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On today's episode, I will be speaking with Lenka Kollar who is the Director of Strategy and External Relations at NuScale Power. She will be discussing the innovative technology of small modular reactors which NuScale specializes in. I believe that this technology will be the future of nuclear power which is an important carbon free source of energy! Learn more about NuScale at their website:  ht...

On today's episode, my friend Paula Lobaccaro and I will be discussing The Ocean Cleanup which is an organization that is developing technology to clean up trash from the oceans. They recently announced that they are officially capturing and retaining ocean plastics! Listen now to learn more!   Follow The Ocean Cleanup on Facebook and Instagram and feel free to check out their website:  https://th...

Today I will be talking with Angie Renfro about the problem with Food Waste. She will tell us why it's a problem and why she decided to design an app to help others minimize their food waste. Be sure to follow her app @the_more_app Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

Today I will be talking with Barb Raudonis about monarch butterflies. These critters are not just beautiful to see out in nature, but they are also very important pollinators. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

On today's episode, Katelin Kohn and I will be talking with Shane Lies, the Site Vice President of DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant. We will discuss how he got into nuclear power, what his visits to Fukushima were like, as well as the various ways nuclear power benefits the neighboring communities and the environment. This is part 2 of our nuclear power series so be sure to also check out part 1.

On today's episode, Katelin Kohn and I will be explaining the basics of nuclear power as well as answering some questions from friends and fellow listeners about nuclear power. This is part 1 of our nuclear power series and part 2 will air next week.

Today I'll be talking with my friend Dana DeRosier about utilizing peak power. She currently works at Hemlock Semiconductor in Hemlock MI, so she will be telling us a bit about how they utilize Peak Power. This is also a concept that can be used in your own home, so she will also discuss how she utilizes peak power in her home.

Last week, CNN hosted the first ever town hall focused entirely on the Climate Crisis with 10 of the democratic presidential candidates. Each of them was given 40 minutes to answer questions about their climate plans. For this town hall, I had 8 friends watch 1-2 candidates and provide their opinions on what they liked, didn't like, and what was confusing. The whole focus was only on what was said...

Today I will be talking with my friend Erin Winger about some sanitary products including toilet paper and menstrual cups. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

In this episode, I will be sharing three topics related to plastics: Pepsi and Coke, leaving the plastics lobby, Holiday Inn ditching plastic soap bottles, and Fionn Ferreira cleaning up microplastics.  Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

Today I'll be talking with my good friend Alex Halbleib about how the energy infrastructure will have to change as distributed energy generation becomes more common.

Today I will be talking with Dana Cooper and Daniel Kietzer about the Michigan Materials Marketplace. It's an online marketplace for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to sign up and see what other organization's hard to recycle waste is and see if they can take if for their own raw material. It has created a circular economy in MI and has helped keep trash out of landfills. Check out th...

Today I will be talking with Tim Zhang about his work with the EDF Climate Corps which is a fellowship program that brings top talent, resources, and expertise with industries to help meet their sustainability and energy goals. Check out their website  http://edfclimatecorps.org/

Today's episode takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina. I will be talking with Rachel Stark about the North End Smart District which was identified to be an innovation hub for the city of Charlotte. Eight neighborhoods exist within this district so the project ensures that residents are extremely involved with the decision making process.  North End Smart District website:  http://northendsmartd...

On today's episode, Marcy Hamilton will talk about the new website that was launched -  https://betterbeachesswmi.org/  - which talks about failing septic and sewer systems from communities along the shoreline and upstream. When it rains heavily, waste can find its way into Lake Michigan. Learn how to help prevent that from happening in our community and yours! Don't forget to check us out on Face...

Today I will be talking with Rebekkah from the Hellisheiði Power Station in Iceland. This geothermal plant produces 303 MW of electricity and is one of the largest single unit power plants in the world.  Check out their website  https://www.geothermalexhibition.com/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

On today's episode, Jason Schneemann and I will be talking about our recent trip to Iceland. We learned a lot related to sustainability and the environment. In particular, we will discuss their economy, their glaciers, and their cute little Atlantic Puffins.  Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

In this episode, I will be talking again with Tom Brennan who is not only one of the Co-Founders of the Green Garage, but also one of the Co-Founders of the El Moore in Detroit, MI. The El Moore is a historic building that was sustainably renovated to now be residential apartments, urban lodge, and gardens. It welcomes both residents and visitors to explore the intersection of nature, community, a...

In this episode, I will be talking with Tom Brennan, one of the Co-Founders of the Green Garage in Detroit, MI. The Green Garage is a historic building that was sustainably renovated and is now a co-working community and business incubator dedicated to providing a home for a diverse group of businesses and nonprofits. Green Garage Website:  https://greengaragedetroit.com/ Check us out on Facebook...

In this episode, I will be sharing three topics that I find very interesting: Greta Thunberg, the banning of single use plastic, and natural organic reduction.  Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabiliME.pod

Cycle-Re-Cycle is a non-profit in Benton Harbor, Michigan, dedicated to improving the lives of Southwest Michigan residents by promoting bicycles and cycling throughout the community. In this episode, I will be talking with Michael O'Hearn, the President of Cycle-Re-Cycle, about how a bicycle can be a vehicle for positive social change.  Cycle-Re-Cycle:  https://www.cycle-re-cycle-swm.org/ Check u...

On today's episode, Marcy Hamilton explains the ins and outs of the Sustain Ox Creek project going on in SW Michigan. You will learn the importance of watersheds and what you can do to help keep them clean. Sustain Ox Creek:  https://sustainoxcreek.org/ Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @sustainabilime.pod

Today I'll be talking with Mckenna Robinette about what it means to be vegan and what the health and environmental benefits are. 

Granor Farm is a certified organic farm located in Three Oaks, Michigan. In this episode, Farm Manager Katie Burdett will discuss how Granor Farm is creating an environment respectful of the land they cultivate, the products they grow, and the local community they serve. Check out their website:  https://granorfarm.com/

Re*Imagine is not your typical retail store. In this episode, Becky Kliss discusses how she came up with the idea of Re*Imagine and how this business is keeping trash out of the landfills.