August 14, 2016 - Happiness Is...LEDs, Beer and Reusable Bags




The Mike Nowak Show Podcasts show

Summary: <p>Gary Cuneen is founder and executive director of Seven Generations Ahead, which is sponsoring the <a href="https://sevengenerationsahead.org/oak-park-microbrew-and-food-review/food-vendors">9th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review</a>, which helps to raise funds for the sustainable organization. Jordan Parker comes to the Que4 Radio studio to talk about the one year anniversary of the <a href="http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/08/10/does-chicago-s-plastic-bag-ban-carry-real-weight">ordinance banning certain types of plastic bags</a> in Chicago, and to examine its shortcomings. Victor Zaderej from <a href="http://www.happyleafled.com/">Happy Leaf LED</a> explains how he's working to create a better light for indoor plant growing. Josh Nelson is teacher of agriculture at Oregon High School in Oregon, Illinois. He is working to create an off-grid greenhouse that will be a teaching laboratory for students. They have both presented at the the annual <a href="http://www.illinoiswind.org/event/illinois-renewable-energy-and-sustainable-lifestyle-fair/">Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair,</a> which is presented each year by the <a href="http://www.illinoisrenew.org/">Illinois Renewable Energy Association</a>.</p> <p></p> <p> </p>