Sustainable Nation

Gary Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The process of developing zero waste plans for communities Why sustainability professionals should focus on zero waste Where to focus your zero waste efforts Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Beth Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The SIP Certified certification program. Why business owners go for sustainability certifications. The evolution of sustainability in the wine industry. Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders.

Michele Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Importance of waste management and reduction in an organization's greenhouse gas emissions targets. Achieving zero waste at large events such as the Phoenix Open. Evolving sustainability goals. Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders.

Julie Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: MIT's next generation approach to sustainability Collaborative efforts to address climate change Managing short-term and long-term sustainability goals Businesses and government learning from sustainability in higher education Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Rick Anthony is an internationally recognized and published expert in the area of Resource Management using the Zero Waste Systems approach.

Stephanie Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The TRUE Zero Waste certification and its value for sustainability professionals The zero waste movement in the United States The TRUE Advisor program Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Highlights and interviews from the 2018 AASHE Conference

Vicki Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Cities collaborating with energy utilities to meet renewable energy goals Leading local food policies and programs in communities Engaging businesses in sustainability Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Sensiba San Filippo (SSF) clearly embodies the B Corp spirit in its mission to enhance the lives of its employees and make positive impacts in its community. In May of 2018, Sensiba San Filippo joined the movement of people using the power of business as a force for good by becoming the first accounting firm in California to achieve B Corp certification.

Flavia Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Climate and sustainability issues facing Miami Beach Leading sustainability at the city-level in a red state Public-private partnerships used to advance sustainability Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Erik Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The sustainability movement in professional sports Getting athletes to become sustainability advocates 2026 World Cup North America and sustainability Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Expected to draw approximately 2,000 participants, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference is the largest stage in North America to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. The 2018 AASHE Conference will be help October 2-5 in Pittsburgh, PA.

We are turning the tables on this episode of Sustainable Nation, and the podcast interviewer is becoming the interviewee. Josh Prigge was recently interviewed for an episode the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast, so with permission, we republished the interview for Sustainable Nation.

Stacy Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Making the business case for zero waste Using Blockchain technology for waste management US recycling markets and the impact of China's decision to decline recycled materials Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders

Debbie Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: San Francisco’s Climate Action Strategy and how it differs from other cities Global Climate Action Summit hosted in San Francisco September 2018 Establishing cross-sector partnerships to move sustainability forward in communities Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders