1810 The Greening of the Entertainment industry with Earth Angel, Film Biz Recycling, ArtCube Nation and Rock and Wrap It Up

Yes, the film and TV  industries are wasteful, but… with the help of some wonderful people and organizations, the landfills are less full of discarded sets and food, and  therefore, as the slogan created by our guest Eva Radke so aptly puts it, “Not in a Dumpster.”  We talk to Emellie O’Brien, founder of Earth Angel, Samita Wolfe, Director of Film Biz Recycling in Savannah, Eva Radke, founder and CEO of ArtCube Nation, and Syd Mandelbaum, founder of Rock and Wrap it Up, about their roles in keeping the entertainment industry cleaner and less wasteful. We also touch on the topic of asteroids, green screens and raccoons. Find out what the Amazing Spiderman-2, VINYL, Elementary, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and 30 Rock have in common… hint green and sustainable TV and film sets.

For more info check out: Earthangel.nyc, Filmbizrecycling.org, ArtCubeNation.com, RockandWrapItUp.org and TheGreenDivas.com

 

1809 Local Farm Funding, Farmers Markets, Slow Money and Spider Goats

Local farmers are an important part of feeding the populace. We need to support them by helping them get the proper financing,  and by shopping at Farmers Markets and CSA’s. We need to know our farmers, and to understand that small AG provides healthy and fresh food, that tastes delicious. We speak to Kevin Egolf, Co-Founder of Local Farms Fund, Woody Tasch, Founder and Chairman of Slow Money, and Pascale Le Draoulec, Manager of several farmers markets in the lower Hudson Valley, and author of the book American Pie: Slices of Life (and pie) from America’s Back Roads, to get their perspective on the world of small farms and farmers. We also talk about spider goats, the Carolina Grim Reaper pepper, and yes, how to milk a moose.

For more info go to localfarmsfund.com, slowmoney.org, thegreendivas.com and check out Pascale Le Draoulec on her Facebook page.

Tweet us your thoughts @thegreendivas, @50ShadesofGDs, @tmshadesofgreen

 

 

1808 Every day should be Earth Day! Get Active and be resilient!

Happy Earth Day, Earth Week, Earth Month, Earth Year from Green Divas Meg and Max. It is everyone’s job to be proactive to protect the planet, and to be resilient. The show features the tune California Reggae Debate (You Got the Power) by Token great and sorely missed brother, Mitch Margo. There is also commentary by Harriet Shugarman, founder of Climate Mama, Ed Begley Jr., a very Super Green Dude and Stephanie Palumbo founder of Small Victories. The episode wraps with a song by Brute Force to help welcome in Earth Day #EarthAlways. Tweet us your thoughts: @50ShadesofGDs, @thegreendivas, @tmshadesofgreen.  Check out climatemama.com and begleyliving.com as well as thegreendivas.com, celebratesmallvictories.com and themanyshadesofgreen.com

 

1807 Green Burials and the Digital Beyond

This latest episode features guest Kerry Potter, Founder of Dying to Bloom Boutique in Nyack, NY.  Green Diva Meg and I talk with Kerry about green burials. We also chat about the Digital Beyond. If our minds and consciousness continue to live on in the cyber world,  then the question arises:  what do we do with the physical body?  For more info check out dyingtobloom.com, thegreendivas.com. Tweet us your thoughts @50ShadesofGDs, @thegreendivas, and @tmshadesofgreen

 

 

1806 The Mankind Project with guests Josh Rasp and Elly Lessin

While the #MeToo movement has taken hold to focus on how women are ill treated in the workplace, and as the uptick of reported cases of sexual and verbal abuse continues to rise, it is important that we get the perspective of men. We need to determine what can be done to educate them to help change behavior, yet make sure that they are given a bit of space to speak to each other, and work on their emotions and feelings. Enter The Mankind Project, which helps men develop skills and develop friendships through weekend retreats and meetings. It is important for men to have a place to talk, and we need their input, so we can come up with solutions that will lead to how we can all live and respect each other, sort of a #MenToo moment so to speak.

For more information go to themankindproject.org, thegreendivas.com

 

1805 Using the Law to battle climate change with Maya Van Rossum and John Parker

Using the law to battle climate change, this episode of 50 Shades of Green Divas focuses on how the legal system is an important tool in combating global warming. We talk to Maya Van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, and author of the book, The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment and John Parker, environmental lawyer and Adjunct Professor of Law at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Maya and John give us examples of recent court actions which have been successful in the fight to keep the planet clean and green. We also touch on how the kids are leading the way, not only on the gun issue, but on the environment via the case Juliana v. The US. Their complaint asserts that, through the government’s affirmative actions that cause climate change, it has violated the youngest generation’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property, and has failed to protect essential public trust resources. Mix in some weird science facts on space and Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and you have the classic Green Divas Meg and Max at their podcast best.

For more info check out delawareriverkeeper.org, LEAF-Legal Environmental Fund of theHudson Valley (Susan Shapiro 845.371.2100), thegreendivas.com, themanyshadesofgreen.com   Tweet us @TheGreen Divas, @50ShadesofGDs, @tmshadesofgreen and @parkjlp (John Parker).

 

1804 Before the Flood with Green Dude Fisher Stevens talking about Climate Change and Leonardo DiCaprio

This episode of Green Dudes features Fisher Stevens, Academy Award winner for the documentary film, The Cove, and a wonderful actor and activist. He directed the Eco-documentary, Before the Flood, which follows Leonardo DiCaprio as he meets with activists, scientists and world leaders to discuss the dangers of climate change and possible solutions. Green Diva Meg chats with Fisher about the film. I met Fisher Stevens at a screening of the documentary at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, NY, and we talked about the movie, and briefly discussed how important it is to get the message out to all Earthlings, that we must be proactive in pushing forward ideas and solutions, to make the planet a cleaner and healthier place to live. For more info go to beforetheflood.com, thegreendivas.com, tweet us @50ShadesofGDs, @TheGreenDivas, @tmshadesofgreen, @BeforeTheFlood_        #BeforeTheFlood

 

 

1803 Van Jones, Vien Truong, Rev Yearwood discuss Poverty, Pollution and Climate Justice

The most vulnerable members of society bear the brunt of adverse pollution effects. This is becoming more prevalent each day, as we see what has happened in Flint Michigan and the Port of Newark. Pollutants fill the air and water in lower and middle class neighborhoods, where the population is at greater risk both medically and financially.  This episode brings in three powerful community leaders, Van Jones, Vien Truong and Reverend Yearwood to discuss this important issue.  Cheech and Chong and Harold and Kumar also get mentioned, as spotted owls need to be saved from black market marijuana growers in CA.  There is also the story of Camels and Botox, yup you read that right.  So tune in, be informed and be active. It’s time to be Green for All! For more info go to greenforall.org, hiphopcaucus.org, vanjones.net

Also visit thegreendivas.com and tweet us @TheGreenDivas, @tmshadesofgreen and @50ShadesofGDs

 

1802 James Cromwell, Pramilla Malick and the fight against CPV Power Plant and the Percoco trial

Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Actor and Activist James Cromwell and Pramilla Malick, founder of Protect Orange County, discuss the dangers of the CPV Power Plant, the Percoco trial, and what actions are needed to stop gas pipelines and fracking. Contamination of ground water is causing harm to endangered species, and is affecting the health and welfare of all Earthlings, who live in the communities which serve as pathways to the pipelines. Tune in and take action. Go to ProtectOrangeCounty.org. Check out more on thegreendivas.com
Tweet us @50ShadesofGDs, @TheGreenDivas and @tmshadesofgreen

 

1801 Eco Documentaries featuring Jamie Redford, Dayna Reggero and and Jessica Wolfson

 

Season 11 opener

What eco-documentaries, films or series are you watching this year? We’ve got some great ones for you. Listen to filmmakers, Jamie Redford, Jessica Wolfson and Dayna Reggero talk about their documentaries, why they made them and hear about other films they recommend.

For more information go to: redfordcenter.org, DaynaReggero.com, thegreendivas.com, themanyshadesofgreen.com and check out the film Hot Grease on Discovery.com

 

1719 Merry Merry and Small Victories

Saying farewell to 2017 in our year end show. It’s been a tough year, yet it had positive moments. Dedicating the good things in life, in honor of my brother Mitch, who passed away during the Thanksgiving holiday. He will be greatly missed. His music and art will fill the universe forever.

With all the tumult, we have had many Small Victories, and with the help of Stephanie Palumbo and Alison Diviney, we will learn about more Small Victories in the coming year. Go to celebratesmallvictories.com, thetokens.com and thegreendivas.com for more info.

Green Diva Meg and I (Green Diva Max) wish everyone a  Merry, Merry and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

 

 

1718 Pesticide Madness

Pesticides are permeating the land, air and water. Our crops and food are sprayed with toxic chemicals which is causing health issues, pollution and collapse of pollinators. We talk to Carey Gillam, author of the new book  Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science. Ms. Gillam picks up where Rachel Carson left off with the perils of DDT,  but this time the culprit is glyphosate, the main chemical used in Roundup, produced by Monsanto. We also chat with June Stoyer, host of The Organic View, about neonictinoids, and how it is causing the reduction in the bee population.  We need to work to stop the pesticide madness.

Tune in to find out what the hottest tortilla chip on Earth will do to your digestive system and mouth. It’s the hottest chip on the Scoville heat scale, coming in at 1.92 SHU, a Guinness World Record.

For more information go to U.S. Right to Know: usrtk.org, careygillam.com theorganicview.com, thegreendivas.com and themanyshadesofgreen.com