Showing posts with label factoids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label factoids. Show all posts

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Episode 8: Wasted Food w/Dana Frasz

SPECIAL GUEST Dana Frasz of Food Shift delves with Keith into the shared frustration surrounding wasted food. In addition to the social, economic, and environmental implications, throwing out 40% of our nation's food is downright shameful in the face of 50 million food insecure Americans. Dana explains the unique approach of Food Shift to tackling this complex issue, and describes a potential win-win solution in the works.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Episode 7: Urban Forestry w/Phil Pierce

SPECIAL GUEST Phil Pierce and Keith chat about a shared enthusiasm--urban forestry. They explore the social, economic, and myriad environmental benefits of trees. In addition to talking about trees in cities, they delve into the forest's "undergrowth" and the challenge of growing trees in the midst of a drought. Learn more about San Francisco's Friends of the Urban Forest online or find a local tree organization through the Alliance for Community Trees.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Episode 3: Energy Efficiency w/Stephanie Stern

SPECIAL GUEST Stephanie Stern joins Keith to talk about energy efficiency. They discuss tips for home owners and renters alike, and fun facts abound. (Do you know what consumes half your home's energy?)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Episode 2: Bird Mortality

Keith and Elise are back to discuss a leading cause of bird deaths worldwide, and what is being done to address it. You can help!

Monday, January 12, 2015

Episode 1: Plastic bags

Keith and Elise kick off the Green Thumbprint podcast with an episode on their enthusiasm for plastic bags! Or rather, their enthusiasm for reducing the use of plastic, tips on how to do so, and some startling facts.