Green Sense Radio

Food anthropologist Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses zero-waste cooking.

Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses the ways we can reduce food waste, how she became a food anthropologist, and talks about creating a more sustainable food system. Rebecca also shares her knowledge about food waste in the Green Sense Quiz.

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, discusses commercial and residential backup power options for severe weather.

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, explains what businesses use to keep the power on all year, and what backup power systems homeowners can use, even in extreme weather. Nick also answers questions about weather and power outages in the Green Sense Quiz.

Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of  The New Lede and has been reporting on food and agriculture for several years. She talks about her book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, and her investigative journalism career.

Brendan Daley is Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free to visit in Chicago.

Brendan Daley, Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, discusses caring for the animals, conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement, and why the free zoo is a good place to visit in Chicago. Then Brendan answers questions about zoos in the Green Sense Quiz.

Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. 

Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. Eunice explains a cash-back program for purchasing second-hand items, bikes and gear, and plant-based protein. You can also get cash back for charging your EV and using public transportation. 

Ines Sommer is creator of The Hills documentary, which tells the story of Chicago's Southeast side and how the steel mills released contaminants into the environment.

Ines Sommer is a director, producer, and editor of the documentary The Hills. The film tells a story about how the closure of steel mills on the Southeast side of Chicago greatly impacted the environment, social, and economic issues in the area and the community.

Julia Kurnik, Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund, explains how the U.S. Post Office helps farmers with produce distribution.

Julia Kurnik is the Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund and is back on the Green Sense Show to discuss a new initiative, Farmers Post, which connects small farmers to local consumers. She says the U.S. Post Office is a good partner for simplifying the produce supply chain, and can help farmers ship more economically.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses charging networks for electric vehicles.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast , joins Robert Colangelo in a test drive of a Kia EV9 GT SUV. Robert describes his experience driving the Kia to Cleveland and using the charging network. Then Tom tests his knowledge of songs that feature cars in the Green Sense Quiz.

Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why she pivoted from academia to applied conservation work.

Abigail Derby Lewis is the Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History. She discusses how she goes beyond the museum walls to provide outreach and education to communities about climate change and adaptation. Then Abigail answers questions about museums in the Green Sense Quiz.

Joe Skibbie, owner of Beats, Beds & Browns, is giving away free seed kits.

Joe Skibbie hosts the Beats, Beds & Browns podcast and is passionate about urban gardening. He gives away free seed kits (get a free seed kit at  www.beatsbedsbrowns.com ). He discusses guests on his podcast, the importance of sustainability, what he's growing, and the challenges he faces. 

This week’s Green Sense Minute features Mont Handley, the founder of PittMoss, who was a contestant on the show Shark Tank.

Mont Handley is the founder of PittMoss and is the Associate Director of the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center in the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He was a contestant on "Shark Tank" and talks about his experience on the show, how his business developed, the lessons he learned, and how he is leveraging that experience to help other entrepreneurs. Then M...

Practical futurist Michael Rogers discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs.

Michael Rogers is a practical futurist, author, and speaker. He discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, including the greenhouse industry, education, and health care. Michael also describes advancements in material science, cities, and transportation. Then he talks about words that he thinks will be outdated in the future.

Alex Minnella, Senior Planner in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, discusses the Fox River as Aurora is becoming more sustainable.

Alex Minnella, Senior Planner, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, discusses Aurora's sustainability initiatives: the net zero neighborhood, EV readiness program, and portable housing and transportation. Alex also describes Aurora's location, economy, and how it became one of the first Illinois cities to get a casino. Then he answers questions about sustainability in the Green Sense Quiz.