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Today I’ll be chatting with Brianna Treat, Director of Sustainability for Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken. The Seattle Kraken is the newest team to join the NHL, and the Climate Pledge Arena is one of the most impressive arena’s in the world. In fact, they strive to be the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable arena in the world and so far, I’d say they are doing a great job! As many of you know, I’m a huge NHL fan, so I’m beyond excited to chat with Brianna about everything that Climate Pledge Arena is doing. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://climatepledgearena.com/sustainability/ https://www.usgbc.org/leed https://true.gbci.org/true-advisor https://living-future.org/ 

On this week's episode, Jason and Kelly will continue the series on sustainable labels and certification. This particular episode will focus on milk, specifically, dairy, oat, soy, almond, and rice. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impact-milks https://www.organicvalley.coop/blog/difference-between-pasteurized-and-ultra-pasteurized-milk/ https://www.validusservices.com/validus-certified-programs https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/ https://www.nongmoproject.org/ https://horizon.com/pioneeringorganic  

On this week's episode, we will continue talking about sustainable product labels. We intended to talk about food as a broad category, however we this plan changed once we realized how many labels were involved with eggs alone. Who knew?! We will dive into Certified Humane, Animal Welfare Approved, Global Animal Partnership, UEP Cage Free Certified, and more.  Check out our social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/1/30/18197688/organic-cage-free-wild-caught-certified-humane  https://certifiedhumane.org/ https://uepcertified.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/uep-certified-info-graphic-1.png 

It's officially Episode 200! What an accomplishment! There was another very recent accomplishment coming out of the United Nations... the High Seas Treaty! Today Jason and Kelly will provide an overview on this new treaty which is aimed at protecting marine life in international waters.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/05/high-seas-treaty-agreement-to-protect-international-waters-finally-reached-at-un https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2020/03/a-path-to-creating-the-first-generation-of-high-seas-protected-areas  

Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of February 2023. These stories include: REI banning PFAS, recycling wind turbine blades, Our Next Energy launching renewable energy storage, and the dodo bird. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.vestas.com/en/media/company-news/2023/vestas-unveils-circularity-solution-to-end-landfill-for-c3710818 https://grist.org/accountability/rei-will-ban-forever-chemicals-from-clothes-and-cookware-in-2024/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/02/23/novi-based-our-next-energy-expands-into-renewable-energy-storage/69932611007/ https://www.sciencealert.com/a-billion-dollar-biotech-company-plans-to-bring-the-dodo-back-to-life

There has been a sustainabiliME takeover! Today Jason will be chatting with Daniel Hill, Senior Manager of the Innovation Fund at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). They will cover two very interesting topics: sustainability innovation and #OpenDoorClimate. Climate change is going to require a ton of different solutions, so sustainability is a space that will involve a lot of innovation, making it a very exciting field to be part of. At the same time, this field can sometimes feel overwhelming especially if you are trying to relate your current career to sustainability. Luckily there's a community of sustainability professionals willing to chat with you no matter where you are on your journey. This is called #OpenDoorClimate. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Links: Environmental Defense Fund: https://www.edf.org/  #OpenDoorClimate: https://www.opendoorclimate.com/resources 

On this week's episode, we will continue to dive into sustainable product labeling with a focus on apparel/textiles. We will discuss Textile Exchange Standards (CCS, GRS, RCS), Organic Standards (OCS, GOTS), Better Cotton Initiative, US Cotton Trust Protocol, Mass Balance Standards, Bluesign, and Oekotex.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://textileexchange.org/organic-content-standard/  http://en.sa8000cn.cn/article/172.html   

On this week's episode, we will continue to dive into sustainable product labeling with a focus on brand certifications. We will discuss B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Energy Star Partner, Climate Neutral Certified, and ISO 14001. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: B Corp: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ https://www.businessinsider.com/b-corporation-b-lab-movement-and1-cofounder-2018-11 1% for the Planet: https://onepercentfortheplanet.org/model?hsLang=en Energy Star Partner: https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/resources_audience/service_product_providers/build_your_partnership_epa/join_energy_star_partner Climate Neutral Certified: https://www.climateneutral.org/why-go-neutral ISO 14001: https://ecochain.com/knowledge/iso-14000-iso-14001-standards/#:~:text=The%20series%20of%20standards%20around,actually%20verify%20their%20environmental%20claims 

Today Jason and Kelly will be covering some of the sustainable stories from January 2023. These stories include: Danone being sued over plastics, the USDA approving a vaccine for honeybees, and a new food waste company called Mill. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/world/europe/danone-sued-plastic-use-france.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/science/honeybee-vaccine.html https://mill.com/ 

When you are out shopping, have you noticed the vast amount of sustainability labels on various products? We have decided to dive in and research some of these labels to understand what they are all about. Today, Jason will give an intro on what this series will be about, but will also cover some packaging certifications. These include: - FSC / PEFC (Forest Stewardship Council / Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) - How 2 Recycle - GRS (Global Recycled Standard) - UL EcoLogo Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Additional Sources: Guide to Sustainable Packaging Certifications and Labels FTC Green Guides

Today I’ll be chatting with Ben Collier, CEO of The Farmlink Project. Farmlink is working to decrease both food waste and hunger by connecting farmers to food banks. I first heard about The Farmlink Project during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when they were rescuing fresh food from farms, that would have otherwise gone to landfill, to feed hungry people. The work that they do is amazing and I’m excited to learn more! Follow us on social media @sustinabiliME.pod Sources: The Farmlink Project Get Involved with Farmlink (Farmers, Partnerships, Fellowships, Donations, etc.)

Happy New Year! Before we dive into 2023, we need to wrap up the sustainable stories of December 2022. Jason and Kelly will cover the following stories: the clean energy transition, legally binding environmental targets in Britain, the Food Donation Improvement Act, Meijer's electric semi-trucks, and the bald eagle population.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: Food Donation Improvement Act Meijer Semi-Trucks Britain's Environmental Targets Clean Energy Transition Bald Eagles Dove Refillable Deodorant

Another COP? Yup! COP15 took place earlier this month in Montreal with a focus on biodiversity. So, in today's episode, Kelly and Jason will provide a high level overview of the major outcomes from this COP (Conference of Parties). Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod More info on COP15: Carbonbrief.org

Today Jason and I will be going through the LEED certification checklist to determine if our gingerbread house design could be LEED certified. This is meant to be a fun, goofy episode to kick off the holidays.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod USGBC LEED Projects: https://www.usgbc.org/projects?State=%5B%22Michigan%22%5D 

It's time for another book report! Today Jason will provide a summary of his recent reading of Purpose and Profit: How Business Can Lift Up the World by George Serafeim.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Check out this book: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=61494 

Today Jason and I will provide a high level overview of COP27. COP aka the Conference of Parties is a United Nations conference on climate change where over 35,000 participants, including over 100 heads of States and Governments, meet to discuss climate change problems and solutions. The goal is to meet the Pair Climate Accord of limiting the increase of global temperatures to 2 degrees C with the hopeful target being 1.5 degrees C. This was a two week event that took place in early November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Tip of the week: report any natural gas leaks that you come across (link) Sources: https://www.resources.org/common-resources/four-issues-and-outcomes-that-rose-to-the-top-at-the-cop27-climate-conference/  https://www.rff.org/publications/explainers/border-carbon-adjustments-101/?_gl=1*1rio0k*_ga*MTg0MTIwMjAyLjE2NzAyNzAwNDk.*_ga_HNHQWYFDLZ*MTY3MDI4NDI5MS4zLjAuMTY3MDI4NDI5MS4wLjAuMA.. https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/cop27-more-countries-join-methane-pact-focus-turns-farms-waste-2022-11-17/  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2022/11/16/brazil-is-back-lula-tells-cop27-in-vow-to-protect-amazon-rainforest/?sh=5df3dba374ce https://www.economist.com/leaders/2022/11/24/cop27-was-disappointing-but-us-china-climate-diplomacy-is-thawing https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/20/cop27-agrees-to-historic-loss-and-damage-fund-to-compensate-developing-countries-for-climate-impacts https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/what-you-need-know-about-cop27-loss-and-damage-fund https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/five-key-takeaways-cop27 

Today Jason and I will cover the sustainable stories from the month of November including: FDA approval of lab-grown meat, the RAF using sustainable aviation fuel, the EPA increasing the social cost of carbon, and Apple using clean energy to charge iPhones. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: - RAF using SAF - FDA approval of lab-grown meat - Upside Foods - Social cost of carbon 101 - EPA increase the social cost of carbon - Apple Charging - clean energy - Apple's Environmental page

Today I’ll be talking with Cory Thompson, owner of Red Oak Refillery, which actually has 6 locations throughout Southeast Michigan. Refillerys are a great way to refill containers of various soaps, detergents, shampoos, and more as a way to reduce packaging, reduce plastic, and reduce toxic materials within your products. Refillerys are becoming more and more popular throughout Michigan as well as the greater U.S. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Red Oak Refillery: https://www.redoakrefillery.com/  On A Dragonfly's Wing: http://onadragonflyswings.com/ 

Today I’ll be chatting with Dr. Andrew Hoffman, a professor at the University of Michigan in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. We will be discussing how the insurance industry is in the midst of shifting the way it does business due to the impacts of climate change. This was a topic that we covered in one of my classes at U of M and I found it to be fascinating. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Andrew Hoffman bio: https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/andy-hoffman 

Today I'll be chatting with Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Senior Manager of the Climate Corps, which is part of the Environmental Defense Fund, (EDF) and the host of the podcast Degrees. The EDF is a nonprofit working to solve many climate and environmental solutions. The Climate Corps is an innovative fellowship program that places graduate students into companies and nonprofits to help advance clean energy projects and climate goals. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Links: Degrees Podcast Degrees Green Job Hub Climate Corps Sustainable Career Pathways