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Business journalist and publisher at Stone Update, Emerson Schwartzkopf, joins Jessica in this very informative episode. Silicosis is a big deal in our industry right now but what exactly does it mean for stone workers and manufacturers? Find out this and more by listening to the conversation.

Our Jessica sits down with Jessica Jenkins from the ThinkLab Research and Content Development team based in Chicago, IL. ThinkLab is the intelligence division of Sandow Design Group. This conversation goes in depth about ThinkLab's focus in terms of research in the architecture and design industry.

Organoid's CEO and Head of Sales, Florian Foger is our guest this week! Organoid is an Austrian based natural surfaces company that CaraGreen distributes here in the US. Jessica and Florian cover the origin of Organoid and their mission to connect humans and nature through their products. You will also learn about where their materials are sourced, the different applications, and their sustainability initiatives.

Amy Gath, VP of Marketing and Strategy for Formica, joins Jessica in a lively discussion about current marketing trends, concerns, and advice for marketers in the building materials industry.

Material Bank Co-Founder, Farshid Tafazzoli, joins Jessica in a conversation about the company's growth and they reflect on a rewarding partnership. In this episode you will learn about what makes the Material Bank platform unique, what's to come with the launch of Material Bank 2.0, and more.

Jessica sits down with Doug Barlett, CEO of EzoBord. EzoBord is an innovative manufacturer of custom acoustic solutions based in Ontario, Canada and one of one of CaraGreen's newest partners in the green building space.

Jessica talks to Juan A. Morillas, architect, thought leader, and founder of Share Your Green Design, about opportunities, challenges, and trends in the green building space. Juan is an advocate for using local approaches and resources and is working on several projects that showcase examples of incredible but overlooked green designs, including a documentary.

Lily Turner of UrbanStrong discusses the proliferation of plants and nature in designing interior and exterior spaces with CaraGreen. UrbanStrong helps owners and designers incorporate plants and greenery into rooftops, feature walls, and everywhere in between.

Jessica brings in CaraGreen's own Rob Hacker to discuss how the role of building materials salespeople has changed to adapt to a digital world. With a steady stream of leads rolling in from online sample platforms and marketplaces, salespeople may feel threatened. However, there is a way to adapt the sales role to fit into this new model, it just requires a shift in perspective. CaraGreen has made a series of internal changes that allow us to capitalize on incoming leads and grow sales alongside meaningful relationships.

Thermally Modified Wood takes aim at less sustainable alternatives. Listen to Jon Heyesen, CEO of Arbor Wood Co., discuss the advantages of thermal modification and the technology behind it.

From building materials to refrigerators, to Ferraris, Jessica talks ship with Nate & Trish from JAS. JAS is an important partner of ours at the forefront of tricky terminal dynamics & container complications. Listen to the latest episode of Build Green Live Green for more on the shipping industry's bumpy ride.

Susan Milne of Epiphany Studio is back to speak to Jessica about how drastically reaching architecture & design clients has changed. They agree that the days of courting clients with donuts & driving range dates are over, but what can new & existing brands do now to get specified? Find out on the latest episode of Build Green Live Green.

Jessica welcomes Benjamin Glunz back to Build Green Live Green to talk about Anguleris's newest tool for the building industry. Swatchbox is much more than a sampling platform, allowing project teams to access transparency, BIM models, performance characteristics and physical samples all in one place because you still need to feel–and sometimes smell–the materials.

Biorite is a blend of 100% natural mineral powders used to make silica-free sintered stone. CaraGreen chatted with Marcello Toncelli, Strategy Manager at Lapitec & member of the Breton family, to learn more about how their technology has evolved to address safety & sustainability concerns.

David Charles runs The Resource Center (TRC) for the AIA St. Louis Chapter, a collaborative space for designers and product representatives to discuss projects and gather resources. One of TRC's most recent education sessions covered “Aging in Place,” the idea that a space can be designed to adapt with its occupants as they age to provide a safe and comfortable environment regardless of age or ability. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for many people's homes and they have to downsize or move into an age-friendly environment. Other topics covered in this most recent episode of Build Green, Live Green include transitioning back to doing business in person, no matter how exhausting or invigorating, and how groups like TRC can continually support the A&D community as roles and workflows are altered to fit the times.

Annie Bevan is an expert in sustainable program development & a leader in the effort to streamline sustainability in the marketplace. This episode covers current barriers to sustainability & how industry collaboration can fill the gaps between transparency & optimization.

Emma Abramowitz from Source explains the company's "phygital" business model, how it started and how its going. Source and CaraGreen are both striving to provide solutions in a world that seems to keep serving up problems. For more information go to www.tothesource.com

Chemicals are in everything from beauty products to building materials. In this episode of Build Green Live Green, CaraGreen's president, Jessica McNaughton, talks with Stacy Glass about how ChemForward is working hard to equip all manufacturers to make the best choices possible when it comes to ingredients.

From Energy to Atmosphere- lighting is pervasive and consistent. Zack Wiegand discusses the psychology & physiology of Lighting design. From building standards to Biophilic Design, lighting has a direct impact on occupants.

On this episode of Build Green Live Green, President of CaraGreen, Jessica McNaughton sits down with Matt Bodoff of INEOS Composites to discuss Bio-UV Resin alternatives in relation to quartz, silica, and supply chains. As supply demand is still limited and prices are only getting more expensive; alternative materials are necessary to survive!

araGreen President Jessica McNaughton sits down with Sarah Healey, a True Zero Waste Advisor who works for Casella Waste Management to reduce waste production, reuse resources, and recycle at a more efficient capacity for higher education, universities, and corporations.

Hospitality design in 2021: The “Flaneur Approach” ⁠ Watch the latest episode- 65 of Build Green, Live Green⁠ ⁠ We discuss the future of design in the hospitality industry & sustainable trends with 21 Flaneur Hospitality Design- Architecture & Design firm

Build Green Live Green ep 64 Waste Note. Want not- recycling converges with a circular economy. Listen in while he discuss this and so much more with special guest Joe Fusco of Casella Waste.

Matt Bodoff of INEOS Composites talks supply demand imbalance, lead times, and materials shortage on this episode of Build Green Live Green

On episode 62 of Build Green Live Green, CaraGreen's podcast our President Jessica McNaughton sits down with Kamila Edwards to discuss materials transparency and occupant health within a building. From greenwashing to authentically green materials, we talk about the benefits of HPD's, declaration labels, wellness certifications, Well and FitWel programs, and so much more. From Gensler to Prescriptive Data and Nantum Software, Kamila is an expert on LEED design with a focus on HVAC and Reset Air Quality. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of Biophilic Design and highlight products such as PaperStone, Durat, GEOS, Lapitec, and Organoid.

Build Green Live Green, CaraGreen Healthy Building Products podcast episode 61- Recycling Hacks with Rob Hacker: What you can and cannot recycle. CaraGreen Sales Manager and recycling Guru talks recycling, best practice, and tips and tricks for everyday recycling.

Build Green Live Green - CaraGreen Sales Rep And Expert Kristine Hart discusses Biophilic Design At Home.

Today we cover the topic of biomimicry and building materials. We've touched on biomimicry in the past in a general, kind of at a larger scale. We want to drill in a little bit more on the building materials side because that's Care Green’s specialty, and we're starting to see more sustainable building materials introduced and more of these green projects that are using some of these Biomimicry techniques and building materials that are inspired by nature. Biomimicry is the process of modeling materials, product structures, etcetera, on living organisms, elements, and systems. So, bio means life, and mimic means to imitate. So, you are imitating life.

In this episode, we interview Meg Calkins, Department Head and Professor of Landscape Architecture at North Carolina Statue University (NCSU) to discuss the synchronization of sustainable design and materials in landscape architecture.

In this episode, we interview Benjamin Glunz of Anguleris to discuss the importance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for manufacturers.

In this episode, we interview John Topic of Willis distribution and discuss trends in the surfacing and countertops.

Jessica speaks to Susan Milne, Principal of Epiphany Studios, about all things building materials marketing.

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk to Hans-Peter Forster of Organoid Technologies about the ultra-biophilic brand's mission, their sustainable manufacturing practices, and the importance of healthy materials.

This is part two of our series with Durasein's Michael Bustin, and for this episode, we are flipping the script. Today, Michael interview Jessica on what it takes to market green, boutique brands, and how CaraGreen's business model has shifted during these unprecedented times.

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk to Michael Bustin, a longtime friend of CaraGreen, and the marketing genius behind Durasein solid surface. With a background in building materials and a passion for branding, Michael discusses the trajectory of his career and the importance of branding in an industry that often brushes it aside.

In this episode, Maddie and Jessica discuss partitions and their importance in this new era of post-COVID design. Health, beauty, function, and acoustic value converge into one essential design product for residential and commercial spaces alike.

In this week's episode, we speak with Sally Reis, General Manager of Expanko Cork Flooring. She tells us the story of cork as a building material and its benefits and uses.

In this episode, we speak to Ken Trinder, founder of EOS Surfaces. Ken discusses his nature-inspired names for the colorful GEOS surfaces collection, and what's next in health and surfacing.

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk about innovations in surfacing with Agnes Szymacha of ABC Stone.

Join us on July 9th for our upcoming webinar: Circularity in the Built Environment. Email info@caragreen.com to register!

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk to Ginger Dosier of bioMASON, a masonry manufacturer that's growing a better future.

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we interview Mark Mitchell, AKA the Whizard of building materials marketing.

In this episode of Build Green Live Green, we talk to John Stein, founder of Kirei EchoPanel. We discuss the health impact of acoustics in the workplace.

In this episode, we talk to Material Bank founder and SANDOW CEO Adam Sandow, whose innovative practices are changing the future of materials and design.

Episode 42 - Remote Life and Healthy Spaces by CaraGreen

Ask Gabby: a 7 year old's take on COVID, healthy materials, and working from home by CaraGreen

Episode 41 - What is up with quartz by CaraGreen

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming industry trends.

In this episode, we will talk about Durat modern solid surface.

In this episode, we will discuss the recent KBIS tradeshow and upcoming industry trends.

In this episode, we will talk about an innovative company called Lingrove.