Environmental Social Justice

Christine Garde-Denning is the CEO and Founder of Could You? A New York-based non-profit dedicated to curating, proving and scaling solutions to poverty.   In this episode, we discuss an often ignored topic, menstruation, and specifically Her Menstrual Equity Initiative, which seeks to eradicate period poverty by 2040. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔™ #Women #Equity #Menstruation...

Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Executive Director of Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International , in this episode we discuss the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to #COP30 and Beyond. A free, virtual event in June, bringing together over 125 women policymakers, government officials, and community leaders from more than 50 countries to showcase diver...

I’ve known Ernest since 2022, andin that short time, I’ve watched him go from building prototypes to relocatingto my hometown of Detroit, where he set up shop with New Lab in MichiganCentral. It’s been incredible to witness his journey over just threeyears—designing and building electric motorcycles and developing innovativemodular conversion kits that transform classic full-size road and streetcr...

Sam Baker, Co-Founder of Wrigglebrew isn’t just making fertilizer, he is building a technology company that makesfertilizer through a process that not only breaks down Styrofoam to worm castings, but they have also developed strains of beneficial bacteria to help create the most effective organic fertilizer on the market. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM #Agriculture #worms #pla...

Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross are co-authors of “Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees” a book that focuses on the wisdom we can learn from nature when we open ourselves to connect with them. Both authors draw on their extensive experience in science, forest ecology, and spirituality to explore our mutual relationship with trees, whose wisdom provides comfort, resilience, guidance, and hope dur...

PJ Brescia is the founder of Baby. Gay, a nonprofitthat combines storytelling, community support, and advocacy which celebrates and empowers individuals through their coming out journey. Their platform provides support through their signature Welcome-Wagon Box, featuring heartfelt SupportCards handwritten by community members, information on essential resources and providing a connection for those...

Renee Barker is Director of Circular Economy Partnerships for LiquiDonate , a non profit that is revolutionizing the retail industry with AI-powered solutions that prioritize sustainability and circularity where retailers can route unsellable inventory to nonprofits and schools, ultimately reducing reverse logistics costs by over 50%, fulfilling the needs of community organizations, and reducing u...

Brian Thompson, CPCU, ARe , Senior Vice President at Descartes Underwriting , specializes in alternative risk transfer, pioneering innovative solutions to help the insurance industry adapt to an increasingly volatile world. As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe, Brian and his team leverage parametric insurance to streamline claims, bypassing lengthy processes to deliver rapid,...

A Community Gathering for Support and LA Wildfire Relief Resources In light of the devastating wildfires that have impacted our local community, we are shifting the focus of our January event to address immediate needs and foster community healing. This gathering will provide a space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies that have been impacted by the LA Wildfires to come together, connect, access e...

Ann Davlin , CEO of Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR), is focused on addressing the most pressing challenges in cleantech – getting the job done. CTLR connects members to industry leaders, government initiatives, and cutting-edge opportunities. By providing a platform for actionable insights, bipartisan collaboration, and industry growth, CTLR empowers its members to lead the transition to a cle...

The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act has the potential to generate $300 million for recycling, create 7,700 new jobs, and divert 950,000 tons of waste from landfills.   With the leadership of Sen. Heidi Campbell, D-Nashville, Tennessee is advancing sustainability and economic development through this groundbreaking legislation, also known as the Tennessee Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (TWRRA). This...

Michelle Adelman , founder of Crossover Meats , is revolutionizing our food system and ground meat. Founded in 2019, this patented all-natural process makes burgers that are delicious, affordable, convenient, better for you & 50% more sustainable than conventional beef burgers. By using wholesome chicken to replace the lean protein in ground beef, pork, and lamb, Crossover Meats costs less, ma...

Lena Welch, owner of Next Earth, specializes in decarbonizing physical film and television production using data-based optimization and cleantech implementation. Many people do not realize how much energy is used and waste generated during a film shoot, Lena’s vast knowledge base excels in cleantech, data collection & analysis, carbon reporting, strategy, budgeting, communication, and manageme...

Adam Gallant , founder of Obsessive Coffee Disorder , is on a mission to deliver an unparalleled coffee experience based on freshness, ethical sourcing, and delicious flavor. This family-owned roastery is also committed to raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues, breaking down the stigma, and sparking conversations over a cup of coffee. A portion of their profits support relate...

Drew Ann Long is the founder of Caroline's Cart , a special needs shopping cart for children and adults that was so successful in providing equitable mobility, that she was able to launch Caroline’s Cause, a non-profit that offers scholarship money to the families of special needs children. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM #Equity #Mobility #SpecialNeeds #Children #Seniors #Envi...

Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations is a full-service electronics and materials waste management corporation bringing circularity to the electronics world. Ashley Foreman, MBA , Adam Gallant , and their exceptional team take discarded electronics and refurbish, upcycle, or, when necessary, responsibly destroy materials ultimately keeping them out of landfills. As a bonus, the Nashville location has a re...

Tennessee is faced with a crisis that their landfills are nearing capacity, primary due to excessive packaging materials and the lack of resources to effectively recycle them. Senator Heidi Campbell is promoting the Tennesse Waste Reduction &Recycling Act , a bipartisan bill designed to reduce excess waste from landfills and promote recycling. The legislation, which is supported by the Sustain...

Dave Krikac is the Vice President of Resources and Business Development for Health Connect America, where he focuses on creating job opportunities across Tennessee and advocating for Employment for Adults with Special Needs. His extensive background has included information technology, software and business development, sales, marketing, city law enforcement, and working with the United States Dep...

Sheryl Cababa is a seasoned design strategist with over 20 years of experience in human-centered design, particularly within the social impact sector. Her expertise lies in equipping designers with tools and methods to broaden their perspectives beyond traditional user-centered design, anticipate unintended consequences, and apply systems thinking. Recently, she led pivotal student voice research...

TerraGraphics International Foundation (TIFO) is an interdisciplinary team of scientists that applies environmental cleanup and health intervention methodologies to help low and middle-income countries affected by mining, recycling sites, industrial operations, and legacy sites. TIFO’s work addresses environmental health issues in low-income countries that have inherited environmental diseases exp...

Don Weatherbee of Regenx Tech is pioneering eco-friendly methods to recover precious metals from diesel catalytic converters, significantly cutting emissions and conserving water. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM #catalyticconverter #Energy #Mining #Metals #emissions #commercial #Circularity #ZeroWaste #Efficiency #Sustainability #Pollution #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSo...

Joey Pham is the Founder of Eorte, a revolutionary sustainable uniform company that champions circular economy practices by upcycling hotel bed sheet waste into stylish, eco-conscious service uniforms. This forward-thinking approach exemplifies a commitment to reducing textile waste, promoting sustainable resource management, and fostering a regenerative economy. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳...

Energy efficiency solution retrofits for 700+ manufacturing facilities throughout the USA to capture Inflation Reduction Act spending for the built environment.   𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM #Energy #Efficiency #EV #Battery #BatteryLife #ZeroWaste #Resilience #Sustainability #NetZero #HVAC #IRA #Pollution #RenewableEnergy #CleanAir #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSocial...

Zora Chung , CFO at ReJoule , recognized that the lack of accurate battery health information could lead to significant waste across the ecosystem, especially as batteries reach their end-of-life. In response, she co-founded ReJoule Energy, a company dedicated to setting a new standard for battery health with a mission to maximize the value of every battery. 𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆...

Zero Circle uses their extensive relationships and AI-powered platform to help organizations find “green funding” incentivizing the transition to a sustainable and net-zero future. Their services and products are made to finance initiatives like sustainable agriculture, clean technology, affordable housing, and renewable energy that benefit society and the environment. In addition to assisting wit...