Podcasts about way we make things

SummaryIn this conversation, Chase from Utah State University discusses the Outdoor Product Design and Development Program. The program offers a unique curriculum that focuses on designing and developing outdoor products. Students have the opportunity to specialize in different areas such as performance apparel, soft goods accessories, or equipment. The program cultivates a maker's mindset by encouraging curiosity and creativity. The curriculum includes classes on sketching, digital design, prototyping, and more. The program also addresses sustainability and incorporates sustainable practices into the curriculum. In this conversation, Chase shares insights about senior projects and standout projects from students, the final show and exhibit, the cost of tuition, job placements, the impact of the program on gear, the Outdoor Recreation Archive, and the Highlander Podcast.TakeawaysThe senior projects and standout projects from students showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills.The final show and exhibit provide an opportunity for the public to see the students' work and for companies to find new talent.Job placements for graduates of the program are diverse, with opportunities in both outdoor and non-outdoor industries.The Outdoor Recreation Archive is a valuable resource for exploring the history of outdoor gear and brands.The Highlander Podcast features conversations with gear pioneers and provides insights into the outdoor industry.Books mentioned: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, The Design Of Everyday Things: Norman, Don Norman , Design for a Better World: Meaningful, Sustainable, Humanity Centered, Don Norman, The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years2024 Senior ExhibitOutdoor Recreation Archive Online File SearchUSU Outdoor Product Design and DevelopmentFollow @usuoutdoorproduct on Instagram Follow @OutdoorRecArchive on InstagramHighlander PodcastChapters00:00- Introduction and Background02:27- Overview of the Outdoor Product Design and Development Program06:09- Cultivating a Maker's Mindset11:22- Curriculum and Classes22:36- Staying Ahead of the Curve31:05- Addressing Sustainability36:08- Recommended Books39:15- Senior Projects and Standout Projects42:29- Final Show and Exhibit44:11- Cost of Tuition46:36- Job Placements52:03- Impact of the Program on GearFind Us on Social Media

Emotional Design" by Don Norman "The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman "Maximum Achievement" by Brian Tracy "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert T. Kiyosaki "Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want—Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible" by Brian Tracy "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" by William McDonough and Michael Braungart "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" by Charles Duhigg "Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation" by Tim Brown "Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future" by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters "Thinking in Systems: A Primer" by Donella H. Meadows "Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days" by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky, and Braden Kowitz "Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman (added for clarity, as there are two books by Don Norman) Hooked

Join Karl and Erum on the latest episode of Grow Everything as they explore the intersection of climate tech and biotech with Kristin Ellis of Lowercarbon Capital. From discussing the impact of biotech in the media to the future of climate tech and its impact on the job market, this episode covers a wide range of exciting topics. Tune in to hear about the failures of overcomplicating blood-based diagnostics, the key factors in being a strong team, and what VCs look for when investing in companies. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative ride through the world of climate tech and biotech. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space.  Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at ⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠ Topics Covered: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Grow Everything! 00:00:30 - Meet Kristin Ellis: From Biotech to Climate Tech 00:02:45 - How Kristin Ellis Pivoted from Biotech to Climate Tech 00:11:15 - The Theranos Debacle: How Overcomplication Can Ruin a Startup 00:13:55 - Kristin Ellis Joins Lower Carbon Capital: A New Venture in Climate Tech 00:20:50 - What Does a Venture Capitalist Do in Climate Tech? 00:23:56 - The Importance of Diversity in Climate Tech 00:25:19 - How Climate Tech and Biotech Intersect and Innovate 00:26:33 - How Biotechnology Can Transform the Way We Make Things 00:29:08 - How Biotechnology Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis 00:32:13 - How Lower Carbon Capital Decides Which Climate Tech Startups to Invest In 00:37:05 - Some of the Most Exciting Climate Tech Startups in Lower Carbon's Portfolio 00:41:11 - How Lower Carbon Capital Measures the Impact of Its Investments 00:43:36 - Why Kristin Ellis Is Optimistic About the Future of Climate Tech 00:47:58 - Kristin Ellis's Final Words of Wisdom and Future Plans Episode Links: Kristin Ellis on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Lowercarbon Capital⁠ Companies mentioned: ⁠OpenTrons⁠ ⁠Carbon 180⁠ ⁠Solugen⁠ Have a question or comment? Message us here: ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠TikTok⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠LinkedIn⁠ / ⁠Youtube⁠ / ⁠GrowEverything website⁠ Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com Support here: ⁠Patreon⁠ Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messaginglab/message

Shownotes: Heute habe ich den wunderbaren Roman Limacher zu Gast. Gemeinsam erarbeiten wir die Frage, ob man sich in der Geldanlage irgendwann zwischen dem Menschen und der Maschine entscheiden muss oder ob beides harmonisch miteinander funktioniert, um nachhaltig und ethisch investieren zu können.   Roman's Buchempfehlungen: Cradle to Cradle - Remaking the Way We Make Things / von William McDonough und Michael Braungart / ISBN: 978-0-86547-587-8 Weniger ist mehr / von Jason Hickel / ISBN: 978-3-9872602-9-2 Benchmark Nachhaltigkeit – Sustainability Zeroline / von J. Daniel Dahm / ISBN: 978-3-8376-3467-9   Kontakt mit Roman: E-Mail: roman.limacher@arete-ethik.ch Website: www.arete-ethik.ch LinkedIn Roman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanlimacher LinkedIn Arete: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arete-ethik/ Über das Ethik-Komitee: https://arete-ethik.ch/ethisch-investieren/ethik-komitee/   ESG-Talk-Podcast-Kontakt: Stella Ureta-Dombrowsky https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-ureta-dombrowsky/   ESG Consulting & ESG Integration Stella Ureta-Dombrowsky & Daniel Frauenfelder www.trimpact.net www.triples.li   Podcast Links: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d47PbA7d Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/esg-talk-podcast/id1682453395 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d1752b33-fb21-4512-82ed-304fc9c91cd7 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ESG-Talk-Podcast-xx7yr

Es geht nicht um reduce, reuse, recycle, sondern um rethink, reinvent, redesign", sagt Michael Braungart: Wenn wir unser Leben und Wirtschaften voranbringen wollen, dann nützt es wenig, bestehende Prozesse und Produkte so anzupassen, dass sie weniger schädlich sind. Stattdessen braucht es einen radikalen Kurswechsel: Wir müssen auf eine Art des Wirtschaftens und Lebens setzen, die Ressourcen erhält, statt sie zu verbrauchen. Mit seinem "Cradle to Cradle"-Konzept einer Kreislaufwirtschaft ist Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart ein weltweit gefragter Berater, Redner und Autor - gerade jetzt, in Zeiten des ökonomischen und ökologischen Umbruchs. In EVERY DAY COUNTS #071 haben wir ihn gefragt, wie Arbeit, Führung und Kollaboration sich ändern müssen, um ebenfalls zukunftsfähig zu werden - weg von den "weniger schlechten" Konzepten und hin zu den wirklich effektiven. MICHAEL BRAUNGART ist Professor für Ecodesign an der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg und Professor für den Cradle-to-Cradle-Studiengang an der Erasmus-Universität Rotterdam. Der promovierte Chemiker ist Gründer der Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA), die zu öko-effektiven Produkten, Dienstleistungen und Prozessen forscht und berät. Zu seinen Veröffenltichungen zählt u.a., mit William McDonough, "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things".

Vandaag het gesprek met Andrea Klepsch. Founder of modem conclusa gmbh, as a pioneer in sustainability consulting and communication; internal and external communication.  Being enthusiastic about sustainable management and ecological-social lifestyles as a creative act in the sense of building, caring for, and honoring is what drives her. Her professional recipe for success consists of three basic ingredients: the knowledge and experience of the importance of nature shaped by vitality, the intensive study of (eco)systemic mechanisms of action, the ability to combine creativity and strategy, seasoned with a lot of courage and deep empathy. She finds it particularly nurturing to maintain close, cooperative relationships with farmers in her town and to have been trained as a "temporary cheesemaker". Enjoy the insights of Andrea. Laten we beginnen… In gesprek met Andrea leerde ik: She is into the natural spirituality Follow the resonance. There is an individual tempo and planting seeds turn into individual healthy development. She doesn't talk about greenwashing. Everyone starts somewhere and then it evolves. Andrea is not fundamental. Fundamentalism destroys growth and development. She rather asks questions to bring the people along. modem conclusa; modus = the way you do things; conclude = invite people to draw their own conclusions, and not to persuade. Sometimes it is good to learn the opposite of what you want to do; it strengthens you. Perspective thinking means for Andrea, diving into the perspective of how other people are thinking. Why is it so hard for us (in the Western World) to feel enough? Trust comes from the feeling there is enough. Michael Braungart: "In nature, there is always enough." We have lost the practical skills. With our basic skills, there is always a social interconnection. If we help each other with these basic skills we form a community. Be aware of the basic skills of others in the company. IDG is the best framework developed and it brings the light on kills we all have. Starting each meeting with 3 minutes of silence. Experience the value of slowing down before the meeting. De IDG's are very inviting. The V. World Organic Forum have put the SDGs and IDGs on their agenda for the forum in 2023 Avoids the words making the world better - she asks questions about the status quo, are you content with it? Do you hear enough laughter in your company? The organic companies are from the outer to the inner. Traditional companies it is more from the inner to the outer. How do we get out of the pressure for the SDG's? We need patience too, pressure paralysis. We need dynamic balance. See the book of Paul Behrens - The best of times, the worst of times. Andrea limits her media consumption. It helps her to be mentally healthier. If we make a business out of the IDG's, we are lost. Make people more curious, instead of saying how you should do this. Invite people to come to inner development. She uses it when she feels it is the right moment. She is not creating a concept. We should go back to more experimenting. Meer over Andrea Klepsch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-klepsch-a933ab2b/ https://www.modemconclusa.de/ https://www.coevolution.de/ Boeken van Andrea Tiefenökologie - Wie wir in Zukunft leben wollen, Authors: Franz-Theo Gottwald / Andrea Klepsch, published 1995 Die Kunst des Wirtschaftens, Reader published 2010 with a contribution on the art of cooperation by Franz-Theo Gottwald and Andrea Klepsch Andere bronnen: The Tao of physics - Fritjof Capra (Wikipedia) Gaia - James Lovelock (Gaia Hypothesis) Michael Braungart - Cradle to cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things (2002) Deep ecology - Arne Næss The world Organic forum https://worldorganicforum.schloss-kirchberg-jagst.de/en/ Integral Theory - Ken Wilbur https://www.

Catherine is talking to Michael Smith, General Partner of Regeneration.VC, an investment fund set up earlier in 2022 that is investing in solutions addressing the climate emergency. The Regeneration.VC advisory board includes Bill McDonough, one of the early and leading thinkers on the circular economy, and co-author of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. The board also includes Leonardo di Caprio, Academy Award®-winning actor, producer, and activist, and a longtime champion of global environmental issues. Michael explains how Regeneration.VC is focusing on potential game changers - for example, those using biomimetic approaches to innovation for materials, or on new recycling technology – and why it's important to focus on regenerative innovations, as well as circular models. We hear about Regeneration.VC's investment strategy, which looks at new ventures through 3 lenses: design (systems and materials inspired by natural processes), use (circular brands and products) and reuse (technologies repurposing materials and products). Michael shares highlights of a few of the companies in the portfolio and explains why he thinks they are such exciting investments.

William “Bill” McDonough pioneered the green architecture field, creating buildings that create more energy than they use, clean their own air and water, and create habitats for native wildlife. His book and work on the “Cradle to Cradle” approach spread the idea that waste equals food, helping to spark the circular economy movement.  Bill has won two presidential awards and was recognized by Time Magazine as a hero for the planet. Fortune ranked him #24 of the world's 50 greatest leaders. He brings sage wisdom and poetry to this conversation. Are you ready to push the boundaries of your thinking? In Today's Episode, we cover:[3:29] A unified philosophy that is changing the design of the world [10:48] The balance between humility and ambition in design [11:40] How the climate movement has evolved [16:05] The tools Bill is using today [19:36] Net zero is a good place to start [23:56] Tangible steps you can take to make a difference  [26:07] Design is the first signal of human intention  [33:34] How do you get new ideas to spread? Resources & People Mentionedhttps://www.amazon.com/Cradle-Remaking-Way-Make-Things/dp/0865475873 (Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things) https://www.theforestpartnership.com/ (The Forest Partnership) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Evans (Walker Evans) Connect with William McDonoughBill's https://mcdonough.com/ (website) Connect on https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mcdonough-72a00215/ (LinkedIn) Follow on https://twitter.com/billmcdonough (Twitter) Connect With Jason Rissmanhttps://investedinclimate.com/ (https://InvestedInClimate.com)  On https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrissman/ (LinkedIn) On https://twitter.com/jasonrissman (Twitter) Subscribe to https://pod.link/1620915138 (Invested In Climate)

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

“I think believing in something is also part of the responsibility of the believer to sift through these things. So there are a lot of people saying I'm green because they do something less badly. So for me, it's not green yet, it's just less bad. It's not really good yet. It's not really fabulous, but that just means there's an opportunity to keep going to share information and help each other because in the end, I think what we're dealing with now is the recognition that the world has a very serious issue with climate, that's very clear now. So how can we help each other? The question is no longer what is wrong with the way you're doing it. The real question now is how can I help you?”McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info

Today I talk to Gene Gurkoff, the founder and CEO of Charity Miles. It's a fitness app that helps people raise money for their favorite charities through corporate sponsorships. Gene started running marathons to raise funds for Parkinson's research after his grandfather was diagnosed with the disease, and he helped to found the Fox Foundation with Michael J. Fox. Later Gene founded Charity Miles to help employees convert their steps into money for places like the Fox Foundation and other charitable groups. Gene gives his tips for healthy living: eat right, exercise, and don't make an app. He also recommends two of his favorite books: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Once a Runner by John Parker.For more information about us, visit https://OffScrip.com and follow @MatthewZachary, @VaxOnPod, and @OffScripHealth on Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William McDonough is a globally recognized leader in sustainable design and development. He has written and lectured extensively on design as the first signal of human intention. He co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. McDonough advises leaders on ESG strategies through McDonough Innovation, is an architect with William McDonough + Partners, and provides product assessments through MBDC, the creators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. He has been active with the World Economic Forum for 25 years and served as the inaugural chair of their Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. He recently articulated the Circular Carbon Economy, a framework for carbon management, and presented the concept at COP25 and at 2020 G20 workshops. McDonough has co-founded not-for-profit organizations, including Fashion for Good, GreenBlue, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. He has been on the faculty of Stanford University (2004-present) and is a Distinguished Research Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focused on Circular Carbon Economy. Time magazine recognized him as a “Hero for the Planet,” noting: “His utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world," and in 2019 Fortune magazine named him #24 of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders.· https://mcdonough.com· mcdonoughpartners.com· https://mcdonoughpartners.com/projects · www.oneplanetpodcast.org · www.creativeprocess.info©DuHun Photography

In 2002, the architect William McDonough and the chemist Michael Braungart came up with a rather revolutionary idea. The duo had recently published their groundbreaking book, "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things," and would go on to become leaders in the sustainability movement, In fact, they anticipated many aspects of what we today call the circular economy. But back in 2002, the architect and the chemist wrote an essay titled Buildings Like Trees, Cities Like Forests for a book called "The Catalog of the Future." Today, 20 years later, we return to that idea: Can buildings be like trees? This episode includes two segments. First, Metropolis editor in chief Avinash Rajagopal reads the introduction to Braungart and McDonough's essay. Then, we dive into Urban Sequoia, a proposal by the architecture firm SOM that takes giant redwood trees as the inspiration for carbon-capturing skyscrapers and cities. Resources: Urban Sequoia Raises the Bar on Carbon Neutral Urban Design: metropolismag.com/projects/urban-sequoia-responsible-disruptors/ Connect with Metropolis: metropolismag.com Instagram: @metropolismag Facebook: facebook.com/MetropolisMag/ Deep Green is a production of SANDOW Design Group.

Ryan Honeyman is a Partner at LIFT Economy, an impact consulting firm whose mission is to create, model, and share a locally self-reliant and inclusive economy that works for the benefit of all life.   Ryan is also a coauthor of The B Corp Handbook: How to Use Business as a Force for Good (Berrett-Koehler Publishers). Ryan has helped over 50 companies— including Patagonia, Allbirds, and Ben & Jerry's—become Certified B Corporations, or to recertify, and maximize the value of their B Corp certification.   Along with his LIFT Economy team, Ryan works with businesses to help them integrate the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into their organization. Ryan has a particular focus on working with other white-identified folks (particularly companies that are white-led and/or majority white) in order to help educate, organize, and mobilize as part of a multi-racial, cross-class movement towards collective liberation.   Find out more about the LIFT Economy here.   In This Episode We Discuss: The relationship and distinction between B Corp, B Labs, and Public Benefit Corporations The most common hurdles companies face on their path to becoming a certified B Corp What a “worker cooperative” is Why not all investments are created equal, and the power of a holistic stakeholder perspective     Key Takeaways: Remember that each of us has a voice, and within that voice there is power. As shareholders, we have the power to choose the companies we invest in as well as power to ask for those companies to consider all stakeholders (and we can support them with our votes to legally transition to a public benefit corporation). As employees, we have power to ask what our employer's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is, where your company currently stands, and how they're trying to improve. What would it look like if businesses were driven by humanity instead of efficiency? How would the decisions we make change? How would our working environment change? How would our relationship to work change? How would our communities change? The importance of looking at the ripple effects of our actions—the second and third order consequences—both good and bad. Considering the ripple effect gives a holistic perspective of our impact, and can help us make more intentional, informed, and equitable decisions.   References: Follow Ryan on Twitter Learn more about the Next Economy MBA program Sign up for the LIFT Economy newsletter Listen to the Next Economy Now podcast The B Corp Handbook (Second Edition): How You Can Use Business as a Force for Good by Ryan Honeyman & Dr. Tiffany Jana B Lab and general information about the B Corporation movement Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough & Michael Braungart Author Paul Hawken The United Nations' Sustainable Development goals Seed Commons network of community loan funds Boston Ujima Project Southern Reparations Loan Fund B Impact Assessment tool for your company   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them!   If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!   Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes.   This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.  

Cet épisode nous amène à réfléchir sur la finance à impact dans le Capital Risque et donne de nombreux éléments concrets pour s'engager et adapter sa thèse d'investissement. Au travers de l'expérience d'Eutopia, nous découvrons comment la finance peut réellement contribuer au renouvellement de notre économie. Un beau message d'espoir hyper revigorant ! Antoine partage avec nous la thèse d'investissement de cette société de gestion, lancée au départ au sein d'Otium Capital qui a désormais pris son indépendance. Eutopia a investi ses fonds dans une trentaine de StartUp qui repensent réellement nos modes de consommation et permettent de répondre au changement de paradigme qui s'opère dans notre société. Nous comprenons à quel point nos modes de consommation évoluent de manière rapide et brutale. Nous faisons un tour sur les contraintes réglementaires, les labels tels que BCorp, les entreprises à mission, les mécaniques de carried et les trois piliers de l'impact.  Antoine nous détaille la manière dont Eutopia s'y prend pour sélectionner ses investissements, pour évangéliser et former les entrepreneurs de son portefeuille sur ces sujets et enfin quelles méthodologies d'évaluation et de mesure ils utilisent pour quantifier l'impact. On repart avec deux livres à lire :  Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things de Michael Braungart Le chevalier à l'armure rouillée de Robert Fischer Bonne écoute à tous ! Pour contacter Eutopia : site / LinkedIn. Le contact d'Antoine Fine : LinkedIn.   Pour soutenir Finscale : S'abonner au podcast pour écouter le prochain épisode Mettre 5 étoiles sur Apple podcast pour aider d'autres personnes à découvrir ce podcast  Belle écoute et à la semaine prochaine !

Over on the Climate 21 Forums I created for discussions about this podcast a user called Siobhán commented that "I would love to hear how design can help in the fight against Climate Change..."When you think of design and sustainability one name stands out - William (Bill) McDonough. Bill is an internationally renowned architect, designer, and co-author of the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. I reached out to Bill and he graciously agreed to join me on the podcast. We had a fascinating conversation, I learned loads. I hope you enjoy it too.If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to leave me a voice message over on my SpeakPipe page, head on over to the Climate 21 Podcast Forum, or just send it to me as a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. Audio messages will get played (unless you specifically ask me not to).And if you want to know more about any of SAP's Sustainability solutions, head on over to www.sap.com/sustainability and if you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. Thanks.And remember, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane!Music credit - Intro and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

For billions of years natural habitats have thrived by producing vast quantities of materials for growth without creating landfill or waste. Materiom have been taking notes. By turning the abundance of materials around us into the building blocks for new growth — and sharing that data open-source — they are helping us rethink our relationship with waste. Recorded remotely in March 2021 Links Materiom's website https://materiom.org/ Materiom's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/materiom_/ Cradle to Cradle, Remaking the Way We Make Things, a 2002 book by architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart about circular economies https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/108/1083868/cradle-to-cradle/9780099535478.html Planet Progress is part of the Google.org Impact Challenge on Climate. Google.org brings the best of Google to help solve some of humanity's biggest challenges — combining funding, innovation, and technical expertise to support underserved communities and provide opportunity for everyone. To learn more, visit g.co/ClimateChallenge  

Quantum Quote: “Anything that works for big buildings you can do for your house. It's just a matter of scale” – Gibson Craig “The Power of Earth, with Comfort” by ClimateMaster empowers homeowners with the knowledge of Geothermal - the most efficient (and environmentally sustainable) form of heating and cooling - as well as the utility and government incentives that make the transition financially smart. Today's program is with Westchester Homeowner Gibson Craig. “Gib” and his wife built a new home in Westchester, NY in 2017. They innovated and took advantage of developing technology to have a robust, insulated house that is heated and cooled with the power of the earth - and saw a 25% return on their investment. Geothermal has been keeping consumers comfortable for more than 50 years, and can cut energy bills by up to 70% compared to traditional HVAC units. A 26 federal tax credit reduces the cost, and the local utility - ConEdison - provides both an up-front incentive - and a reduced electric rate. Gibson Craig is Director of Preconstruction for a local developer of multi-family apartments.  He is involved in pre-planning, purchasing, and roll-out of major trades. In this episode, Gib shares with us the considerations he and his wife made in deciding to install a geothermal heat source for their home, the opportunity for significant energy savings and comfort, and how government and utility incentives helped them in making their clean energy investment easier and seamless. If you're considering installing a GHP system for your home or business - here are the things you need to know about geothermal. Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account. In “The Power Of Earth with Comfort” From ClimateMaster a free webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including: How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch. The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system   and much more … Why did you choose a geothermal (ground source) heat pump for your home? “There was a generous federal tax credit at the time. That made the first cost almost the same While Geo still cost more, I had a payback of three or four years on the system. Now I have less bills, and less operating costs.” What type of system did you install? Does it provide heating, cooling & hot water? Closed-loop system that provides heating and cooling, and supplements our hot water in the summer months when the excess heat would be sent back into the ground. How did you decide on geo vs. alternatives - and how did you choose the particular manufacturer & installers? For equipment decisions, we relied on our installer's recommendations.  We got bids from 3 or 4 HVAC contractors and we went with Bell HVAC.  Keith Bell (the owner) had a really great price, understood some of the complexities of our house and our goals to integrate a wood burning stove with the overall heating strategy.  On top of that, we could tell he was a genuinely good person. How do you like the system? What do you like best about it? Little to no maintenance, no oil deliveries, quiet, no combustion in our basement.  Which also means less risk of CO poisoning.  The last thing you want to think about is something breaking and it's been great. Did you have any problems with the decision process, incentives,  installation,  on-going operations, or maintenance? Really not very many problems. Just learning experiences. When you build something new, you're gonna learn. Where there any lessons learned that you'd care to share? Anything you would do differently next time? Wouldn't really do much different. It was just a process. When you go on construction, the unexpected happens. And as long as you stay the course, you'll get there.  Recommendation. What are the biggest things people should do when they are evaluating their heating & cooling system options? You should really think about this 100%, especially if you don't have access to gas right in the street. If you don't have access to gas, I'd say you definitely 100% should be sure to go to geothermal. If you have access to gas, it's a little bit more of a question. But in the end, it would still pay for itself in time (especially with the utility and government incentives.) What is your next step with your home?  We are looking at Solar, we have a 100-foot tall ridge with tall trees on the south and west side of our home so the payback isn't quite there without performing a logging operation.  With Covid going on, our next project will probably be building a small office studio in our side yard. Best advice - "If you are afraid to fail, you will never succeed" and "The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep."  Habits - “Getting up really early and going for a 20 or 30-minute jog in the morning before breakfast. Helps me disconnect, get exercise, and energizes me for the day.” Internet source – The US Green Building Council (USGBC) Book Recommendation: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things  Magic Wand: Aside from the obvious answers of COVID being a thing of the past and political tensions being eased…I would say that cleaning up our oceans is a really important issue. Currently, more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic litter the ocean, which has a profound and devastating impact on ecosystems. The Ocean Cleanup is a very cool non-profit organization that's dedicated to cleaning up 90% of ocean plastic pollution by the year 2040. They've also implemented a great solution that gives all the plastic they collect a new life by developing durable products out of the trash. You can purchase things like really cool sunglasses, and the profits pay for more trash to be removed from the ocean and re-used. Most energized today - Upcoming company projects: Geothermal for multifamily. Geothermal often isn't used in commercial buildings, as there are some logistical challenges with fitting (60) 500-foot wells under a parking garage that is 25' below grade.  But these are the problems I enjoy participating in and finding solutions for.  Piece of parting advice -  Stay healthy. Try not to catch the virus and keep good care of yourself Connect:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibson-craig-68a05b88/    

The first episode of Urbcast in English! Today my guest is EMELINE LEX - Urban Designer at Mandaworks and Co-founder of Urban10 Collective. I wanted to introduce Emeline and talk about the development of her professional path as an urban designer & planner. We are answering the main quesion: What does it mean to be urban designer nowadays? Emeline was gathering her experience as urban planner in Toronto, Canada at Ryerson's School of Urban and Regional Planning. Later she was working at IBI Group https://www.ibigroup.com/about-ibi-group, before she decided to move to Sweden and study Sustainable Urban Planning and Design. While living in Sweden, she co-founded Urban10 - urban design collective and started her professional work at Mandaworks office in Stockholm. We talked about: What does it mean for Emeline to be an urban designer and planner? Why Canada is such a good place to develop your carrer as a planner? Why did she resign from this career and moved to Sweden? How does it feel to be a part of such a good office as Mandaworks? What are Emelines duties during her work? What does it mean to work creatively from home during lockdown? What was the BEYOND YOUR 4 WALLS - HONOURABLE MENTION of HEALING: Alternative Designs for Quarantine Cities Competition about? The book reccommended by EMELINE: Cradle to Cradle: Rethinking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Micheal Braungart https://mcdonough.com/writings/cradle-cradle-remaking-way-make-things/ You can follow EMELINE here: Urban 10 Colelctive https://urban10collective.com/emeline-lex Mandaworks https://www.mandaworks.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/emelinelex/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemonemeline

Michael created the concept of “Cradle to Cradle” as a young chemist and, in 2002, with his American friend Bill McDonough, the bestseller 'Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things' was published.He founded the chemistry division of Greenpeace. His first-class science mind leaves him sceptical about many popular environmental solutions.Braungart is constantly explaining how much we need to know if we are to make the world a better place. And how much detail we already do know but which we sometimes stubbornly ignore.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2008.Watch Michael's full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/michael-braungart-why-less-bad-isnt-better

This week on the “Marketing Today” podcast, Alan talks with KoAnn Skrzyniarz, founder and CEO of Sustainable Brands Worldwide. Skrzyniarz has worked as the founder and president of Organizations That Work, and in the roles of senior vice president, vice president, and group director at Miller Freeman Inc. Skrzyniarz discusses Sustainable Brands Worldwide’s publishing platform’s impressive growth, the goals and aims for Sustainable Brands, all the offerings they provide including education, research, content, and events, and the opportunities and threats to current marketers. Also, get a deeper understanding of Sustainable Brands’ peer-to-peer corporate member learning group that is made up of about 80 global companies at the commit stage to finding sustainable solutions. The organization’s corporate members include National Geographic, Procter & Gamble, Pepsico, Target, CVS Health, 3M, BASF, Cisco, UPS, Dow, and ALDO among others. Skrzyniarz shares a few of the stats released to Sustainable Brands’ efforts: “Today we have about 2 million readers every year that are reading our digital publishing material,” Skrzyniarz says. we have about 35% of our audience that is coming out of brand strategy, marketing, and communications.” Skrzyniarz goes on to explain, “We decided early on that we would have the most leverage if we really targeted trying to drive system shift primarily in consumer-branded companies.” Tune in next week for Marc Pritchard, chief brand officer, and Virginie Helias, chief sustainability officer at Procter & Gamble. Pritchard and Helias discuss new announcements at Sustainable Brands Summit and new initiatives the company is undertaking around sustainability.   Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today”: KoAnn Skrzyniarz discusses herself and how she got her start in her (01:13) What was KoAnn’s mission with Sustainable Brands? (04:50) What is the “theory of change” model that Sustainable Brands has? (06:23) What has been the impact of their publishing platform and conferences? (08:19) How has their membership evolved? (10:29) What are the goals of their events and who are intending? (14:18) What does she feel are the great opportunities for brands in sustainability? (16:02) What has KoAnn learned about revenue growth and talent decline? (17:17) How has the feedback loop been broken by brands? (19:24) Are there any companies, brands, or organizations that KoAnn believes marketers should pay attention to? (21:18) What advice would KoAnn give to new CMOs? (24:39) Has there been an experience in KoAnn’s past that made her who she is today? (28:52) What advice would she give to her younger self? (30:44) What drives KoAnn these days? (31:55) Resources Mentioned: Tru Colors (beer) Greyston Bakery AirBnB Citizen “Be Bold, Not Perfect” – KoAnn Skrzyniarz, CEO of Sustainable Brands Force for Good – work by P&G Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by Michael Braungart & William McDonough Support the show.

A More Sustainable and Resilient City with Mike Hess Mike Hess is the Smart City Project Director in Orlando, Florida.  He was born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin. He graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.  Mike spent most of his life in Wisconsin and then was recruited by an engineering company in Orlando and focused on mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering for buildings. “My background is in mechanical engineering but I quickly switched to an energy and sustainability focus early in his career.” -Mike Hess   Mike's Aha Moment Mike remembers bumping into the CEO at the coffee machine where they had a discussion about Energy Star.  The CEO asked Mike if he would do some research and provide him a short memo version so he was up to date for clients.  That whole exercise caused Mike to stumble upon LEED and more holistic green building rating system. It was just a chance encounter that has brought him to where he is today. “Once I read about it (green buildings), I just gravitated towards it and realized that it was just the right thing to do.” -Mike Hess   Transitioning From the Engineering Side Mike started out as a mechanical engineer right out of college.  He traveled across the country trying to convince people to pursue LEED and Energy Star.  Mike believes it was too early for those customers. He started his own green building consulting firm so he could focus on sustainability.  Once the sustainability movement started to pick up, Mike was recruited back and took his small business to a national and international reach. “For about 10 years projects were mostly LEED, well over a hundred LEED certified projects.” - Mike Hess   Book Recommendations Cradle to Cradle: . Remaking the Way We Make Things by Michael Braungart and William McDonough Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine M Benyus   Tune into this podcast to listen to the rest of Mike Hess's journey in this podcast hosted by Charlie.   Connect with Mike Hess: Linkedin   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2019 GBES

Host Daniel Raimi talks with Kim Elena Ionescu, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Specialty Coffee Association. They discuss how coffee producers are likely to be affected by climate change, how they might adapt, and what resources are available to help them make decisions. They also talk about the role that consumers play in this discussion. References and recommendations made by Kim Elena Ionescu: "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" by William McDonough and Michael Braungart; https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5571.Cradle_to_Cradle

Jason Kliwinski is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA) 2014, LEED Fellow, Licensed Architect, NJ, NY, PA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, and LEED Faculty.  Additionally, Jason is the Co-Founder of USGBC-NJ Chapter founded in 2002.   Jason Kliwinski - Commitment & Contributions Jason grew up in Jersey and knew he wanted to be an architect in high school. His high school had an architecture program and his senior year he earned college credit. Jason currently specializes in Sustainable Design, LEED, State and Federal Energy incentives and Grants, Carbon Neutrality planning & design, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy systems design, and implementation.     Aha Moment and Mentors In Jason's second year of college, he took the only class offered on sustainability.  The class focused on passive energy and this peaked his interest. Jason's high school architecture teacher Mr. Clayton was his first major influencer.  During his first real job, David Gibson gave him a platform and some significant projects to explore sustainability in high performance design. "When LEED came out, I saw it as a way to be a real good organization structure to talk to people about green buildings." – Jason Kliwinski   Advice and Words of Encouragement Jason wishes there would have been more green building education in his college years and early in his career.  He highly suggests that anyone in the field get as much hands-on experience as they can. He encourages everyone to always look out for the next wave in green buildings. "The way you really learn this stuff is by doing it." – Jason Kliwinski   Proudest Achievements & Favorite Books Jason Kliwinski was the first in his family to go to college and pay for it all. He is also proud of getting his architect license, being an early LEED adopter, and a LEED fellow. Another proud achievement is the creation of the Green Building Center. "If you haven't read these 5 books you don't really know the sustainability movement." – Jason Kliwinski   Jason suggests the following books: Cradle to Cradle:  Remaking the Way We Make Things by Bill McDonough and Michael Braungart Natural Capitalism by Paul Hawken The Green to Gold Business Playbook: How to Implement Sustainability Practices for Bottom-Line Results in Every Business Function by Daniel C. Esty and P.J. Simmons Biomimicry in Architecture by Michael Pawlyn Our Choice by Al Gore To hear more about Jason's journey, download and listen to the episode!   Learn more about Jason Kliwinski: LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2018 GBES

A conversation between Jib Ellison and William McDonough. William McDonough is a designer, a global leader in sustainable development, and Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Meta-Council on the Circular Economy. For more than 40 years, McDonough—through McDonough Innovation; William McDonough + Partners, Architects; and MBDC—has defined the principles sustainability. In 2002, McDonough and Michael Braungart co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, a seminal text of the sustainability movement; this was followed by The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance (2013). McDonough has received the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development (1996), the first U.S. EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (2003), and the National Design Award (2004). In 2007, McDonough and Brad Pitt co-founded the Make It Right Foundation. In 2009, he and Braungart co-founded the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. In 2012, McDonough became the subject of Stanford University Libraries’ first Living Archive.

Curt McNamara, P.E. is a practicing designer with 30 years experience in medical, commercial, and industrial markets. An active Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers member, Curt received the IEEE Millennium Medal in 2000 for his ongoing work in education. He has worked with the Biomimicry Institute to create content for the Biomimicry Toolbox, is a Biomimicry Education Fellow, and helps with the Biomimicry Education Network. Curt created and teaches the Systems and Innovation courses for the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) Master of Sustainable Design, and works to ensure that every student gets a grounding in the techniques of biomimicry and systems thinking. System Ah-ha! Curt's first Earth Day left him with the awareness that local actions have a global affect. Favorite System Tool "It depends." System mapping, for example GIGA-mapping, especially representing different perspectives. Learning Resource Nexus: Small Worlds and the Groundbreaking Science of Networks, Mark Buchanan Thinking in Systems: A Primer, Donella Meadows Design by Nature: Using Universal Forms and Principles in Design, Maggie McNabb Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, William McDonough Systems Thinking Made Simple New Hope for Solving Wicked Problems, Derek and Laura Cabrera Advice "Taking a systems approach is going to make everything easier and better."  Contact Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Masters in Sustainable Design (mcad.edu/faculty/curt-mcnamara) SystemDesignReview.com LinkedIn: Curt.McNamara