The Green Collar Pod

Sarah Fisher from ICF joins us to talk EV charging, fleet electrification, and making clean transportation more accessible. From career advice to range anxiety myths, this episode is packed with real talk and practical insights. Resources:  Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) EV News Daily - podcast Volts - podcast and newsletter Green Tech Media EV owners group/local meetups  City and state gove...

Featuring Justin Den Herder, who is not only a structural engineer from TY Lin , but also a professor of Structural Poetics, and a poet!  Connect with Justin on LinkedIn .  Terms mentioned: Adaptive reuse - "In architecture, adaptive reuse (also called building reuse) refers to the repurposing of an existing structure for new use."  Mass timber - "Mass timber is a new category of wo...

There's so much buzz around Episode 9 of Green Collar! We have a fun conversation with Natalie here about the importance of pollinators, recognition days like Bee Day and No Mow May, and even get some insight on how Natalie BEE-came an expert in her field! (Hint: it might be from watching a classic movie about bees).  Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn.  Resources: The Bee Movie - available on...

Featuring Dr. Kiran Mohanraj, a serendipitous sustainability pal made by chance on a flight. He is a pavement engineer who breaks down myths about zero-emission vehicles, pavement-vehicle interaction, and what true sustainability really means—plus drops some solid dad jokes along the way.  Connect with Kiran on LinkedIn. Terms mentioned: Heat Island Effect Resources: Energy and Civilization: A His...

Please note there was an edit made to the audio in April, 2026.  Featuring Veni Mittal, a dear friend and proud volunteer for Etna Community Organization.  We'll talk about how to revitalize vacant parking lots, how to create community centers from scratch, and how to empower yourself and others to make grassroots change.   Terms mentioned:  Energy burden Resources mentioned: Environmental We...

Featuring Fulya Kocak, one of the first ever LEED accredited professionals a sustainability educator, author, and entrepreneur. Join us as we chat about ESG, mentorship, navigating periods where "green jobs" aren't plentiful, and anticipating industry trends. Terms mentioned:  Green premiums Resources mentioned: Fulya's LinkedIn Learning Courses - Note: not all courses on the L...

Featuring Gretchen Carey from Republic Services Join us as we chat about all things community engagement, education, and recycling!  Terms mentioned:  Right sizing your waste collection/containers Resources mentioned: Mass Recycle - podcast Mass Recycle - handbook TRUE Waste Advisor - certification via USGBC Send us Fan Mail

Featuring Christina Cuellar Nelson from CxAlloy.   Join us as we chat about all things commissioning, conferences, and smart buildings!  Terms mentioned:  Base load Islanding Resources mentioned: Kiss the Ground - movie Start with Why by Simon Sinek - book  Last Energy's Small Modular Reactors  Data Center Dynamics - newsletter Uptime Institute - newsletter Send us Fan Mail

  Featuring Sophie Martin from Page.   Join us as we chat about all things building science, from the LEED rating system to how to design a sustainable building from its inception.  Resources mentioned: The Building Science Podcast - podcast  Cowspiracy - documentary  Seaspiracy - documentary (on Netflix, need subscription) Dark Waters - film All We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and K...

Featuring Alejandra Menchaca  from AIRLIT studio.  Join us as we chat about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and how to be "sneakily" sustainable in the workplace.    Resources mentioned: 1. Healthy Buildings by Joe Allen and John D Macomber - book Send us Fan Mail

Featuring Betsy Brunner from Idaho National Labs. Join us as we chat about environmental activism, the power of volunteering, and how to juggle making systematic change at a large lab while also being an adjunct professor. Resources mentioned: 1. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book 2. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book 3. Kiss the Ground - movie Send us Fan Mail

Green Collar Pod will officially begin releasing episodes in Jan of 2025. For now, we will keep working and you can work on getting excited to go green! Send us Fan Mail