Sustain Dane Podcast

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising .  Today’s episode recaps the 2026 Accelerate Sustainability Workshop, a program that teaches attendees how to move sustainability initiatives forward at...

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising .  Today’s episode focuses on data centers, especially their presence and impact in Dane County and Wisconsin. You’ll hear a short presentation on the rap...

Hear from Sustain Dane Executive Director, Claire Oleksiak, and Elevate staff, Allie Berenyi, John Viner, and Heather Allen to learn more about Efficiency Navigator. Efficiency Navigator aims to address housing resilience, equity, and climate change. We provide complimentary efficiency assessments and step-by-step navigation of implementation. The program is for renter-occupied buildings with rent...

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising .  Today’s episode recaps our February Sustainable Breakfast Series: “Weather in a Changing Climate,” led by Amanda Latham from the Wisconsin State Climat...

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising.  Today's episode recaps a panel from our 2025 Summit, "Housing and Sustainability." Moderated by Abigail Corso, Chief Strategist at Elevat...

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising .  Today's episode focuses on local carbon sequestration projects, recapping our September Sustainable Breakfast Series. Hear from Dr. Gregg Sanford,...

Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising .  Today’s episode focuses on sustainable tourism trends and tips, recapping our July Sustainable Breakfast Series. Hear from Katie Freeman, MPA, assistan...

Welcome back to our Sustainable Breakfast Series ! During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about more sustainable apparel options like clothing made from hemp fiber, thrift stores, and the steps brands take to minimize impact. This episode features the voices of: Marianne Fairbanks an Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor Julie Bennett the CEO & Executive Director of St. V...

Sustain Dane was founded in 1999 by a group of Madison community members to create a more sustainable future for Dane County. Today on the show we are being joined by Jim Bradley and Karen Crossley to discuss what sustain Dane looked like in it's the beginning! We discuss early efforts and programs including neighborhood and workplace study circles, residential rain barrels, and training City...

The Sustain Dane Summit is a conference for sustainability enthusiasts to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new personal and professional skills. In 2023 your host, Jay Davis, got to attend his first one! Tune in to hear about his experience and from a few of the other folks who were kind enough to share theirs. Save the date for the 2024 Sustain Dane Summit—Friday November 8. Our website:...

The Sustain Dane Podcast is back for 2024! We once again bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series . During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about mental health in relation to climate change. This episode features the voices of: Dekila Chungyalpa the Director of The Loka Initiative Christy Wilson-Mendenhall , Research Assistant at Center for Healthy Minds Y...

In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we tune into another live event! This time we bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series . during this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about air quality in Madison and Dane County. This episode features the voices of: Cristina Carvajal , Executive Director of Wisconsin  EcoLatinos Ivo Rozendaal , Studio Leader at Smith...

In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we sit down with Clayton Frazer , the founder and principal ecologist of Native Range Ecological . Clayton Frazer has spent a lifetime dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of our natural landscapes. Join us as we delve into his passion for preserving biodiversity, maintaining native ecosystems, and fostering a harmonious coexistence between n...

In this special edition of the Sustain Dane Podcast, we take you to the graduation ceremony of an innovative bilingual program that's making a difference in the community. Join us as we hear from graduates of the Recycling and Air Quality program! This course was programmed by Sustain Dane in association with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development. This episode will immerse you in a worl...

As summer comes to a close and we begin the school year once again, the Sustain Dane podcast delves into the northside of Madison to check in with our Powerful Teen Leaders program. Join us as we sit down with program founders, directors, and the incredible young leaders themselves to explore the profound impact this initiative is having on the local community and beyond. Discover how the program...

We continue our exploration of Sustain Dane's All Around Dane County series of events today with an episode featuring speakers from Sun Prairie! The All Around Dane County programs aim to bring together people interested in sustainability, learn from local success stories, and share ideas with one another. While we weren't able to bring you the live audio from this event which took place...

Join us as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Sustain Dane's All Around Dane County series of events! The All Around Dane County programs aim to bring together people interested in sustainability, learn from local success stories, and share ideas with one another. The very first event in this series took place in April of 2023 began in the charming town of Mt. Horeb. If you missed the ev...

Welcome to the second episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast , your gateway to all things sustainability and positive change in Dane County and Madison, Wisconsin! Today we are talking all things Food Scraps Program! No matter your level of familiarity with this program, this episode will be sure to teach you what it's all about and how you can do your part to keep it going. We chat with an arra...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast , your gateway to all things sustainability and positive change in Dane County and Madison, Wisconsin! In this exciting premiere, we'll introduce you to the passionate team members behind the scenes at Sustain Dane. We sit down with each team member to discover their unique stories, motivations, and the incredible work they do to ma...

The Sustain Dane Podcast is an initiative to bring you the events and programs created by Sustain Dane in audio form! Check out this episode to learn more about what to expect! Our website: https://sustaindane.org/ Find us on LinkedIn! Find us on Instagram! Find us on Twitter! Find us Facebook! Check out our videos on YouTube! Say hi via email with hello@sustaindane.org