Hurricane Sandy – The Many Shades of Green https://themanyshadesofgreen.com Providing ideas to help make the world a better place for this and future generations Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:48:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TMSOG-globe-5518b174v1_site_icon-32x32.png Hurricane Sandy – The Many Shades of Green https://themanyshadesofgreen.com 32 32 #1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/1326-ice-stone-usa/ Wed, 03 Jul 2013 06:00:09 +0000 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/?p=301 Continue reading "#1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA"]]> Dal_Lamanga-ice-stone-usa-on-the-many-shades-of-greenDal 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.

#1326: Dal LaManga, Ice Stone USA

]]> #1325: Environmental Lawyer, John L Parker https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/1325-environmental-lawyer-john-l-parker/ Wed, 26 Jun 2013 06:00:57 +0000 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/?p=293 Continue reading "#1325: Environmental Lawyer, John L Parker"]]> john-luis-parker-environmental-lawyerJohn Parker environmental lawyer extraordinaire, takes us through what steps are needed to adapt and create legal policies to guide us through extreme weather events such as Superstorm Sandy. Should we rebuild in areas that are flood zones? What natural barriers can be put in place to prevent flooding? Resilience is the key to helping us prepare for future extreme weather as a result of climate change.

#1325: Environmental Lawyer, John L Parker

]]> #1239: Riverkeeper & Newton Creek Alliance https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/1239-riverkeeper-newton-creek-alliance/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:00:20 +0000 https://themanyshadesofgreen.com/?p=80208 Riverkeeper-&-Newton-Creek-Alliance-The-Many-Shades-of-Green

Phillip Musegaas, Hudson River Program Director at Riverkeeper and Kate Zidar, Executive Director of Newtown Creek Alliance discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on the Gowanus Canal and areas of Greenpoint.

 

 

 

#1239: Riverkeeper & Newton Creek Alliance

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