Archive for 'Interviews'
OG11 Preview: An Exclusive Interview with David Lear, Executive Director of Dell Sustainability
Posted on 23. Sep, 2011 by Sara Glaser.
Whether the goals are quantitative or qualitative; forward-looking or focused on the current year, Dell’s most recent CSR report provides an extensive glance at the core sustainability issues they are tackling and demonstrates their dedication to continuously strive to the top of cutting edge, quality technology. Lucky for Opportunity Green 2011 attendees, you will hear from Dell at this year’s conference, November 10-11. For those of you that cannot wait to hear from this global leader in CSR, here’s a preview.
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What is Sustainability?: An Interview with Adam Werbach
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by Patrick Haase.
Sustainability at its core is simply a framework—an approach—to addressing large issues like climate change. By “Going Green” we’re not simply helping the environment, we’re taking our first steps to being more knowledgeable, conscious, and productive citizens.
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Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic? An Interview with Suzan Beraza
Posted on 09. May, 2011 by Christopher Bay.
In Bag It, Jeb Berrier, talk radio personality and modest “average Joe”, voyages into the world of plastics examining the single-use conundrum, marine contamination, corporate interference-to-progress and the truth behind recycling.
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New Eco-Friendly Products for Earth Day 2011
Posted on 22. Apr, 2011 by Kristall Lutz.
Happy Earth Day 2011! Today, and everyday, we urge you to think about the products you purchase and use, and the impact they have on our planet.
This morning, Emilie Cowan of Opportunity Green and Ecofabulous.com was featured on CBS “The Early Show” highlighting seven great, new eco-friendly products from household cleaners to organic underwear.
Watch: Emilie Cowan on The Early Show
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Interview with Andreas Schierenbeck, President, Building Technologies, Siemens
Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by opportunity.
As President of the Building Technologies Division of Siemens Industry and an expert in sustainable technologies, Andreas Schierenbeck, discussed the role technology plays in sustainable urban development—now and into the future.
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Interview with Sujeesh Krishnan, Head of Carbon Footprinting, The Carbon Trust
Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by opportunity.
Sujeesh is responsible for the Carbon Trust‘s product carbon footprinting and labeling initiatives in the Americas. He is coordinating work with leading manufacturers and retailers and is working with key government bodies, NGOs, and think tanks around the development of standards.
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Interview with Terry Kellogg, CEO of 1% for the Planet
Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by opportunity.
Check out our latest interview with Terry Kellogg, CEO of 1% for the Planet. In 2000, Terry became the first staff person at Timberland dedicated to minimizing the company’s environmental footprint and supporting new markets for sustainable products. As Director of Environmental Stewardship, Terry reduced the company’s carbon footprint by more than 15%. In 2005, Terry joined 1% for the Planet, and has since grown membership from 92 to nearly 1400 companies in 38 countries around the world.
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Interview with Rick Ridgeway, VP of Environmental Programs and Communication at Patagonia
Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by opportunity.
Check out the first in our series of interviews that took place in and around Opportunity Green 2010. First up is Rick Ridgeway, VP of Environmental Programs and Communication at Patagonia. He talks about why he spreads the message about running businesses sustainably and influencing other business to change their practices.
