Posts Tagged ‘growth’
Episode 52 Carter Rubin
As global population grows towards 8, then even 9 billion, our transportation system will be overwhelmed unless we adopt sustainable methods at increasing proportions. The car helped accelerate urban sprawl, and create impassable roadways at peak commute times. It changed urban design and disrupted community life. Now things are changing, especially as the automobile is…
Read MoreEpisode 42 Lewis Perkins
What is cradle to cradle? It’s a concept developed by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their bestselling book written in 2010. Out of the book’s traction, they invented a framework and then certifying standard for manufacturers to use for their products. Then they gifted it to a non-profit organization which is now working with…
Read MoreEpisode 34 Jason Pearson
Shopping is fun and purchasing is part of our everyday lives. For major corporations, it’s big business, both on the purchasing and supply sides. However, if we add up the overall environmental and health impacts of what we buy, it’s monumental. If we’re going to turn the Earth towards more sustainable, it’s imperative that we…
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