Episode 38: Tara DePorte, Human Impacts Institute




Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors | Sustainability, Green Business, Conservation show

Summary: <p>Tara DePorte is a self-proclaimed expert generalist. She described her typical work week as wading in the Hudson one day to wearing a suit and talking over policy at the UN the next. In 2011, Tara started the <a href="https://www.humanimpactsinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow">Human Impacts Institute</a> as a way to help make the conversation around conservation fun and exciting. She knew that if she wanted to help turn the tide on talking about trash, pollution, and conservation, she had to reach people in a way that mattered.</p> <p>They recently launched a project called The Hub, HII’s membership program. Check it out and consider helping to support this amazing institution and everything they make happen here in NYC. They produce some amazing content and help fund artist work that promote the conversation around climate change. Check out this funny video on their site called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumanImpactsInstitute/videos/1678986725454982/" rel="nofollow">Think Like A Kid</a>.</p> <p>--</p> <p>We're hosting another event!</p> <p>Co-Hosted by Jodie Taylor and featuring eco-fashion by <a href="https://malaikanewyork.com/" rel="nofollow">Malaika New York</a>, <a href="https://www.thisisaday.com/#!/" rel="nofollow">ADAY</a>, and <a href="https://www.tazthetailor.com/" rel="nofollow">Taz the Tailor</a>.</p> <p>Join us at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-fashion-summer-rooftop-drinks-21-drinks-included-tickets-47616501237" rel="nofollow">Summer Sustainability + Rooftop Summer Drinks</a> on Tuesday, July 31st at Kickstarter HQ (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5iVTPgMmC292" rel="nofollow">58 Kent St. Greenpoint Brooklyn</a>). Drinks and small bites by <a href="https://www.proudpour.com/" rel="nofollow">Proud Pour</a>, <a href="https://www.toastale.com/" rel="nofollow">Toast Ale</a>, <a href="https://www.titosvodka.com/" rel="nofollow">Tito's Vodka</a>, <a href="https://misfitjuicery.co/" rel="nofollow">Misfit Juicery</a>, <a href="https://www.teapigs.com/" rel="nofollow">Teapigs</a>, <a href="http://gothamgreens.com/" rel="nofollow">Gotham Greens</a>, <a href="https://oceanhuggerfoods.com/" rel="nofollow">Ocean Hugger Foods</a> and <a href="https://foodforall.com/" rel="nofollow">Food for All</a>.</p> <p>Use TRASHY5 for a 20% discount on tickets while they last.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trashybeautyco/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trashybeautyco/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action.</p>