#1410: 2GreenMinds & Holistic Spaces

Part 1: Ann DelmarmoAnn-Delmarmo-2-green-minds
Americans use about 2,200 paper napkins per person each year, that is a lot of unnecessary waste in landfills. Enter Ann Delmarmo, one of the founders of 2GreenMinds, a company that produces a product called eco-kins, a napkin you can take everywhere, and re-use on a daily basis. Find out how an idea sprouting from necessity is helping solve a problem of unnecessary waste. Tune in to get more info on Ann, 2GreenMinds and where you can get eco-kins.

Anjie-Cho-ProfPart 2: Anjie Cho
How can we nourish our spaces and ourselves? Anjie Cho, founder of Holistic Spaces, Feng Shui architect and green designer, explains how simple it is to feed our mind and body in order to create more balanced spaces that give positive energy or “chi”. Learn about EMFS, and how you can reduce your exposure to electromagnetic fields that emit from your smartphones, TVs, computers, tablets and transmission lines. Go to www.anjiecho.com for more information.

#1410: 2GreenMinds & Holistic Spaces

#1404: Emellie O’Brien, Founder of Earth Angel

Emillee-OBrian-Earth-Angel-TMSOGMeet Emellie O’Brien, founder of Earth Angel, a company that provides sustainability management of film and TV productions. Emellie is a pioneer in this burgeoning field, as she coaxes everyone on the set, from directors to grips, to be more eco-conscious. She has worked on the films Noah and The Amazing Spiderman 2, as well as the hit HBO show Girls. To find out more about Earth Angel visit www.earthangelnyc.com

#1403: Joy Rose, Director of the Museum of Motherhood & Founder of Moms Who Rock

Joy-Rose-tmsogDirector of the Museum of Motherhood and founder of the Moms Who Rock movement, Joy Rose joins us for a conversation about the interconnection of Motherhood and Mother Nature. We talk about issues of ecofeminism, the need to curb population growth, societal tribulations of women, and much, much more. Moms have the power!!! To get more information on the Mom’s Movement go to MOMmuseum.org & Mamapalooza.com

#1403: Joy Rose, Director of the Museum of Motherhood & Founder of Moms Who Rock

#1333: Casandra Teresa

cassandra-teresaArt and recycling come together as we discuss conceptual sculpture using plastic bottles and other reusable material. We also delve into recycled art as a tool to educate students about the environment. Tune in to hear how Casandra Teresa works with students and other artists to get the word out about issues of sustainability.

#1333: Casandra Teresa

#1321: Peter Shapiro, Owner of Brooklyn Bowl

peter-shapiro-and-maxine-the-many-shades-of-green-smlQuestion: where is the first LEED Green Bowling Alley in the world located? The Answer: The Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Peter Shapiro, who owns the Brooklyn Bowl and the renovated Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, and I discuss green buildings and what he does daily to raise awareness about the environment. We delve into the history of the previous club he owned, The Wetlands, as it was a space not only dedicated to great music, but it also acted as a meeting spot for organizations and groups that helped forge the environmental movement. Peter is cool and is a confirmed “greeniac”. He also is the co-publisher of the music magazine Relix. For more information visit www.brooklynbowl.com.

#1321: Peter Shapiro, Owner of Brooklyn Bowl

#1319: Syd Mandelbaum, Founder of Rock and Wrap It Up

syd-mandelbaumJoin TMSOG in a discussion with Syd Mandelbaum of Rock and Wrap it Up as we talk about the musicians who participate to help feed the hungry by donating food left over, but not served at concert events. Some of the artists include Phish, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and more. We also talk about the Hotel and College Wrap programs. Tune in to find out how one person’s vision has helped feed millions of people, as well as reduce waste that clogs our landfills, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Visit www.rockandwrapitup.org for more information.

#1319: Syd Mandelbaum, Founder of Rock and Wrap It Up

#1309: Rand Weeks

rand-weeksSaving Oysters to Save Ourselves is the message of Rand Weeks. We must protect the oyster beds and coral reefs to keep the planet healthy for all species. This can be done through the process of Bio Rock, no it’s not a new heavy metal band, so tune in to find out how important it is. Go to global coral.org for more information. Also check out Shell Shocked the documentary film that delves into the importance of oyster reefs and why we need to save them.


#1303: Meredith Walker, An Eco Artist

Meredith-WalkerArt meets ecology as Meredith Walker takes us through the creative process of bringing materials found on the street, the beach or a dumpster to be re-purposed into beautiful art. For more information on Meredith’s work and to view her art, visit www.beddas.com

#1303: Meredith Walker, An Eco Artist

#1304: Robert Dene

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Poetry and nature come together via the eclectic poetic stylings of Robert Dene, host of Videopoems. Tune in to hear earthly poems and why it’s important to reconnect people with the landscape via the spoken word. Check out Robert’s work at vimeo.com/videopoem.

#1304: Robert Dene

#1301: Carolina Salguero, PortSide New York

PortSide New YorkPortSide NewYork Founder and Director Carolina Salguero discusses how this unique organization is bringing New York City’s “blue space” to life aboard the re-purposed oil tanker. The tanker is currently based in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

#1303: Carolina Salguero, PortSide New York

#1232: El Puente: Muralistas

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Muralistas, green education and community all come together to create a more sustainable Williamsburg, and a more sustainable planet. This week’s program is the second capturing the active neighborhood programming of El Puente, a long-time South Williamsburg community organization. City Councilwoman Diana Reyna, P.S. 84 Principal Sereida Rodriguez, El Puente artist and educator Joe Matunis, and many students and others gathered one hot summer afternoon at the school on Berry St. and South 1st Street to create a new mural. They also gave us insight into the programs and initiatives of El Puente, which moves to build community involvement and awareness of culture and the environment.

 

#1232: El Puente: Muralistas