The Green Stream

What does it really take to build a more sustainable city, and how do we measure progress along the way? In this episode of The Green Stream, Tepfirah Rushdan, director of sustainability for the City of Detroit, sits down with Zahra Seblini, analyst & project manager at the City of Detroit’s Office of Sustainability, and Kendal Kuneman, executive director of the Detroit 2030 District. Together...

On this episode #44 of The Green Stream, a podcast brought to you by SBN Detroit, host Wafa Dinaro, executive director of New Economy Initiative, sits down with Madeline Walker-Miller, CEO of NexTiles. In this conversation, Madeline shares the mission behind NexTiles and how they’re rethinking textile waste through innovative recycling and upcycling solutions. Together, Wafa and Madeline explore D...

On this episode #43 of The Green Stream, a podcast brought to you by SBN Detroit, host Alissa Sevrioukova (strategy & special projects manager & chief of staff, community engagement at DTE Energy) sits down with two leaders driving sustainability-focused innovation in Detroit — Meaghan Kennedy, co-founder of Penny Pickup, and Brittany VanderBeek, director of development at AquaAction. From...

On episode #42 of The Green Stream, a podcast brought to you by SBN Detroit, Jennifer Guarino, CEO of ISAIC, sits down with two leaders shaping the future of fashion in Detroit and beyond — Tracy Reese, founder of Hope for Flowers, and Brittanie Dabney, CEO & founder of Ecosphere Organics. From defining what sustainability really means, to emerging trends, circular economy practices, and the m...

What does sustainability look like at the local level? 🌎In this episode 41, host Terry Barclay sits down with three city leaders working towards shaping a more sustainable future across #SoutheastMichigan :💬 Logan Applebee, zero waste systems manager, City of Ferndale💬 Alexis Weinberg, sustainability planner, City of Sterling Heights💬 Souzan Yousif, sustainability planner, City of SouthfieldTo...

📚 How can education shape the future of sustainability in Detroit and beyond? On Episode 40 of The Green Stream, Terry Barclay, Chair of SBN Detroit and CEO of Inforum, is joined by Tony Reames, director of the U-M SEAS Detroit Sustainability Clinic; Rebecca Jordan, professor and department chair of community sustainability at MSU; and Dan Pitera, dean of University of Detroit Mercy’s School of A...

💡 What does the future of sustainable mobility look like, and what role will Detroit play in shaping it? On Episode 39 of The Green Stream, Terry Barclay, Chair of SBN Detroit and CEO of Inforum, sits down with John McElroy, creator of Autoline Daily and host of Autoline This Week, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of mobility, tech, and sustainability. From radical collaborations to ga...

“If we want to collectively solve problems, we have to get into a ‘yes, and’ mindset. And when we do that, all of a sudden, if you and I are working on a problem together and we’re in ‘yes, and’ land — you don’t have to lose for me to win.” – Matt Elliott, CEO and founder, Blue Lake IdeasIn Episode 38 of #TheGreenStream , Matt Elliott joins SBN Detroit Chair and Inforum CEO Terry Barclay to unpack...

“We can’t control everything—but we can use data and technology to react more efficiently. As we rethink re-industrialization through advanced manufacturing, we should also be asking how those tools can strengthen our food systems.” – Nia Batts, managing director and COO, Union HeritageIn episode #37 of #TheGreenStream , Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit Chair and CEO of Inforum, sits down with Nia Batts...

“Our current economy says: ‘Okay, that’s not a waste stream, we throw that in the dump.’ But it goes in the dump and it goes away. I truly believe there’s no such thing as away. Even in the dumps—away becomes pollution for some person’s backyard. It doesn’t help our water streams. There is off-gassing and there’s methane and there’s all of the negatives around using that system of just throwing st...

“How do you balance what the world wants with what’s practical for your business?” – Romy Kochan, CEO, Gingras Global; General Partner, Frances Ann CapitalA key question at the heart of strategic planning. In episode #35 of #TheGreenStream , Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, speaks with Romy Kochan and Kellie Lindsay, director of strategic planning at AutoTech Ventures, to explo...

“Driving everywhere, especially with single occupancy, is not a sustainable option, even with electric cars.” – Janet Attarian, senior principal and senior mobility strategist of SmithGroup Tune into Episode #34 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as Attarian and Dan Kinkead, senior principal and director of urban design, discuss: 🚗 Sustainability i...

"Innovation is not going to happen to us, it's going to happen with us." – Justine Johnson, chief mobility officer for Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification In Episode #33 of #TheGreenStream , Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, sits down with Johnson to discuss OFME’s work in advancing mobility, the future of mobility in Southeast Michigan and Detroit, the role...

Water – a vital resource essential for life. But ensuring sustainable access to clean water requires both immediate and long-term solutions. In episode #32 of #TheGreenStream , Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, talks with Palencia Mobley, chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council; Jim Nash, Oakland County’s water resources commissioner; and Amy O’Leary, executive director of...

Tune into Episode #31 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Wozniak about the mission of Michigan League of Conservation Voters, their plan to aaction to advocate for climate action at local, state, and federal levels, their role with The Clean Energy and Jobs Act passed by Governor Whitmer, challenges in terms of sustainability impac...

Tune into Episode #30 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Vince Keenan, public engagement specialist, mobility engagement lead, and major projects manager for the City of Detroit; and Trey Ingram, program manager, North America, ‪@toyotamobilityfoundation6335‬ (TMF). Barclay, Keenan, and Ingram discuss the mission of TMF, the #Susta...

Tune into Episode #29 of #TheGreenStream featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Robert Jackson, executive director of RESTART at Lawrence Technological University, about his background, three steps to reduce GHG Emissions as a #SustainableBusiness , energy-waste reduction and sustainability project goals through RESTART, and more.

"I'm a firm believer in this – public transit should not be the transit of last resort. In Detroit, for too long, it's been the transit of last resort. So what can we do to have sustainable regional transit?" – Scott Benson, Detroit city councilperson, District 3 Tune into Episode #28 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she inter...

Tune into Episode #27 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Martinez about his background, People First Economy's sustainability efforts and challenges, the mission behind the alignment between PFE and SMSBF, the future role of #SustainableBusiness for the #cityofdetroit and more.

"The biggest predictor of success in your economy is the education level of the labor force, of the residents." – Ned Staebler, president and CEO, TechTown Detroit; VP for economic development, Wayne State University Tune into Episode #26 of #TheGreenStream with Terry Barclay, chair of SBN Detroit and president and CEO of Inforum. In this episode, Barclay sits down with Staebler to discu...

"I figured, okay, five years, that'll be a good ending. Well, here's to year 11, just because there's so many different things taking place at Henry Ford." – John Satkowski, vice president of financial, facilities, IT, and auxiliary services at Henry Ford College Tune into Episode #25 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she i...

“This work builds on the leadership of community leaders that are already doing amazing work in Detroit. The city obviously has a role in setting out goals, but there's been work happening for decades already in the environmental advocacy space, creating and implementing projects, everything from stormwater to solar installations. That level of leadership already exists in Detroit, and we'...

“The work I have been engaged in for the last several years has been at the neighborhood level of how do we shift and change major systems to improve the quality of life for Detroit residents.” – Jermaine R. Ruffin, senior vice president of neighborhoods, Invest Detroit Tune into Episode #23 of #TheGreenStream - featuring Terry Barclay, SBN Detroit chair and CEO of Inforum, as she interviews Ruffi...

"What the university wanted to do is to really accelerate its role as a partner to society as part of our #decarbonization efforts. And those are a lot of big words. But I think that what they do hold, at the core, is wanting to support the people of the State of Michigan, as well as the US and the globe as we tackle some of these really tough problems by bringing the resources of the univers...

"We're trying to shift our focus from being not only the Motor City, which ends up being a little narrow-sighted, to being the Mobility City. Essentially then, we are still looking at cars that serve an amazing purpose. Still looking at trucks that can move our goods, etc. But we want to make sure that the non-motorized users are there." – Tony G. Geara, deputy chief of mobility inno...