Dal LaMagna, CEO of Icestone USA, explains how the unity of his staff helped save his company after Hurricane Sandy left his factory at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in shambles. Dal, who also founded the company Tweezerman, practices Responsible Capitalism, which incorporates employees into the decision practices of the company, as well as making sure they have good wages and healthcare. We also talk about the benefits of being a B Corporation. It’s good to be socially responsible, and Dal LaMagna is leading the way.
Category: Home Improvement
#1320: Megan Offner, New York Heartwoods
Downed trees are an asset to wood sawyers and the environment at large. Wood from those trees are used for lumber and furniture, which in turn helps divert waste from landfills. Tune in to get great information from Megan Offner of New York Heartwoods. Trees are are precious and give life to Mother Earth. Humans can work intelligently with our environment for mutual prosperity. Go to www.newyorkheartwoods.com for more information.
#1302: Elissa Olin, Green in BKLYN
Bringing “green” to Brooklyn, Elissa Olin’s shop, Green in BKLYN has products that are Fair Trade, organic and functional. It’s a one stop shop for eco-friendly items.
#1102: John C. Pfeiffer of Kinetik Energy Solutions
Features John C. Pfeiffer, President of Kinetik Energy Solutions. He discusses the role of home energy assessments.