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Tricks of the Fair Trade
Jonathan Rosenthal, fair-trade fruit purveyor, answers Grist's questions |
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09 Oct 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Jonathan Rosenthal. What work do you do? I am the top banana at Oké USA, a new fair-trade fruit company owned by farmers, fair-trade organizations, and nonprofits. What does your organization do? Oké USA is a new model of fair trade that links farmers, fair-trade organizations, and eaters. Farmers get a fair price, a fair share, and a fair say; eaters get a delicious banana at a fair pri ... |
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| Topics: business, food and agriculture, InterActivist, interview (all these topics) |
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Johnson in Law
Bern Johnson, environmental lawyer, answers readers' questions |
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06 Oct 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Bern Johnson, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide. What can be done to prevent the polluting of poor countries by richer ones, such as the recent toxic scandal in Ivory Coast? -- Juliette Hauville, Bologna, Italy The key is to empower people to protect themselves and their environment. ELAW gives partners in less-industrialized countries the legal and scientific tools they need to challenge polluters. W ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, politics (all these topics) |
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A Bern Talking-To
Bern Johnson, head of the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide, answers Grist's questions |
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02 Oct 2006 |
InterActivist |
| What work do you do? I'm executive director of the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide. What does your organization do? ELAW helps grassroots lawyers around the world protect human rights and the environment. We're working with partners in 70 countries and helping them challenge environmental abuses, enforce environmental laws, give communities a voice about the environment, a ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, politics (all these topics) |
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Orrin Relations
Orrin H. Pilkey, shoreline expert, answers readers' questions |
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29 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Orrin Pilkey, North Carolina Coastal Federation. You stated that you did not want to be "written off as an environmentalist." Is that such a bad thing? -- Charles Cope, Arlington, Va. In some conservative circles, environmentalism is a dirty word and an opinion can be dismissed by simply claiming it comes from "radical environmentalists." I found myself so labeled by the media. When I ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, oceans (all these topics) |
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The Coast Isn't Clear
Orrin H. Pilkey, shoreline expert, answers Grist's questions |
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25 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Orrin Pilkey. What work do you do? I am a retired professor in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke and am still actively engaged in research and writing. The North Carolina Coastal Federation is the only environmental organization I belong to because I want to make sure my views bear the stamp of science; I don't want to be written off as an environmentalist. What are you working on at the m ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, oceans (all these topics) |
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Force of Gravitz
Alisa Gravitz, director of Co-op America, answers readers' questions |
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22 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Alisa Gravitz, Co-op America. What is the most effective method you've found to show others that living "green" and sustainably is not only good for the world and its inhabitants, but economically feasible as well? -- Chris Rizzuto, Altamont, N.Y. The secret to saving money by going green is to think in categories, not in pieces. Piece thinking would be, "This organic-cotton, made- ... |
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| Topics: business, InterActivist, interview (all these topics) |
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Flying the Co-op
Alisa Gravitz, director of Co-op America, answers Grist's questions |
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18 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Alisa Gravitz. What work do you do? I have the great pleasure of serving as Co-op America's executive director. What does your organization do? Co-op America uses the power of the marketplace to solve social and environmental problems. Our name itself stands for the idea of people in their economic roles (as consumers, workers, investors, and business leaders) cooperating to create a better world. Co ... |
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| Topics: business, InterActivist, interview (all these topics) |
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Eubank on It
Huston Eubank, director of the World Green Building Council, answers readers' questions |
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15 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Huston Eubank, World Green Building Council. What is the No. 1 recommendation you would give to somebody building new construction to make the biggest "green" impact on the environment? Also, what can current homeowners do to help? -- Alicia Bequette, Nashville, Tenn. There are many very important issues like transportation requirements, water, toxins, and preservation of ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics) |
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The Big Buildup
Huston Eubank, director of the World Green Building Council, answers Grist's questions |
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11 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Huston Eubank. What work do you do? I'm executive director of the World Green Building Council. What does your organization do? The World Green Building Council is a union of green building councils from around the world who are working to encourage development of green-building rating systems and accelerate the transformation of the global property industry toward sustainability. O ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics) |
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Alaska Man Standing
David Benton, head of the Marine Conservation Alliance, answers readers' questions |
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01 Sep 2006 |
InterActivist |
| David Benton, Marine Conservation Alliance. What have you found to be the best incentives to alleviate large numbers of bycatch in ocean fishing? Do large fishing boats wind up with a higher percentage of bycatch than smaller-scale fishing operations? -- Angela Mallard, Telluride, Colo. Bycatch control and reduction is an important conservation goal. In Alaska we have employed se ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, marine life (all these topics) |
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A Little More Conservation
David Benton, head of the Marine Conservation Alliance, answers Grist's questions |
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28 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| David Benton. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm executive director of the Marine Conservation Alliance, based in Juneau, Alaska. What does your organization do? MCA is a nonprofit organization established by the Alaska seafood industry that promotes sustainable fishing. America has an increasing appetite for healthy seafood, but we must be sure that ... |
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| Topics: Alaska, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, marine life (all these topics) |
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Small Talk
Gregg Small, director of the Washington Toxics Coalition, answers readers' questions |
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25 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Gregg Small, Washington Toxics Coalition. What can be done to start the process of weaning our dependence on chemicals, therefore leading to reduced levels in our environment and us? -- Kristina Logsdon, Seattle, Wash. Our top priority in Washington is passing a bill to phase out the use of toxic flame retardants called PBDEs that are rapidly building up in breast milk, our bodies, and ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, toxics, Washington (all these topics) |
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The Toxics Avenger
Gregg Small, director of the Washington Toxics Coalition, answers Grist's questions |
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21 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Gregg Small. What's your job title? Executive director of the Washington Toxics Coalition. What does your organization do? WTC works to protect human health and the environment from the impacts of toxic pollution. What are you working on at the moment? Photo: iStockphoto A top priority right now is our Pollution in People Project. For many years, the environmental movement has been ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, toxics, Washington (all these topics) |
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Rage Against the Washing Machine
Jason Wentworth, eco-friendly laundromat owner, answers readers' questions |
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18 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Jason Wentworth, Washboard Eco Laundry. How much of an impact do these eco-improvements make on your bottom line? Is it possible to get a good handle on what sort of efficiencies you are gaining? -- Marc Chapman, Wahkon, Minn. We made almost all the improvements at the same time, except for the solar hot-water system that was added in the second year and a very basic heat-re ... |
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| Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview, Maine (all these topics) |
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Jason and the Laundronauts
Jason Wentworth, eco-friendly laundromat owner, answers Grist's questions |
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14 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Jason Wentworth. What work do you do? I am the owner, along with my wife Sandrine, of the Washboard Eco Laundry in Portland, Maine. How does it relate to the environment? We have attempted to create a new model for the coin-laundry industry by designing our business around the goal of minimizing the environmental impact of cleaning clothes. We accomplish this goal in several ways: we ... |
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| Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview, Maine (all these topics) |
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Supermarketer
Brian Keane, renewable-energy marketer, answers readers' questions |
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11 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Brian Keane, SmartPower. How can I power my home with clean energy? -- Gail Stanwyck, San Francisco, Calif. Log onto the SmartPower website, scroll down to your state, and learn about the different ways you can start using clean energy. In some states, it's as easy as checking off a box on your utility bill. In others, there are incentives for installing solar photovoltaics on your home. And in still ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, renewable energy (all these topics) |
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Brian's Song
Brian F. Keane, renewable-energy marketer, answers questions from Grist editors |
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07 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Brian Keane. What's your job title? I'm president of SmartPower. What does your organization do? SmartPower is a national nonprofit marketing campaign that promotes the use of clean, renewable energy as a safe, readily available alternative to coal, oil, and other limited sources of power. In short, we're the "Got Milk" people for wind, solar, and hydro power -- we're broadening the ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, renewable energy (all these topics) |
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This Sand Is Your Sand
Jim Moriarty, president of Surfrider Foundation, answers readers' questions |
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04 Aug 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Jim Moriarty, Surfrider Foundation. What has been the greatest obstacle in keeping the beaches clean and accessible? -- Jerry Broadbent, Bucoda, Wash. The greatest obstacle for clean beaches is awareness of how beaches get dirty to begin with. Smokers need to understand that their cigarette butts end up down storm drains and on beaches. Golf-course managers and farmers need to unders ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, oceans, outdoor recreation, water pollution (all these topics) |
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Green Crush
Jim Moriarty, president of Surfrider Foundation, answers Grist's questions |
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31 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Jim Moriarty. What work do you do? I work at an environmental, action-sports-oriented nonprofit called Surfrider Foundation. What does your organization do? We exist for the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves, and beaches. Two examples: we fight for clean water and beach access. How do you get to work? Mini Cooper S or telecommute. I'm a firm believer in the virtual organization, having live ... |
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| Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, oceans, outdoor recreation, water pollution (all these topics) |
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The Wear on Tierra
Tierra Del Forte, eco-jeans designer, answers readers' questions |
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28 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Tierra Del Forte, Del Forte Denim. As a jean girl myself, I'm always looking for the perfect fit! Where can I try some Del Forte on? -- Christine Loughlin, Walnut Creek, Calif. Del Forte Denim will be available starting in August at select boutiques across the country, and of course our online retailers can ship anywhere. You can find a list of store locations and online retailers at delforte.com. ... |
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| Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview (all these topics) |
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Ms. Green Jeans
Tierra Del Forte, eco-jeans designer, answers Grist's questions |
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24 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Tierra Del Forte. What work do you do? I'm a designer and the founder of Del Forte Denim. How does it relate to the environment? We design and manufacture a line of premium organic denim for women. We also strive to educate consumers about the dangers of conventional cotton agriculture and the restorative effect of organic farming. Non-organic cotton can cause permanent damage to the soil, the water, the ... |
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| Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview (all these topics) |
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Touched by Angel
Israeli eco-activist and student Roey Angel answers readers' questions |
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21 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Roey Angel, Arava Institute. From your experience studying at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, what examples have you seen of environmentalism breaking down political barriers or furthering coexistence? -- Hart Feuer, Portland, Ore. Environmentalists in the Middle East have an advantage over other Middle Easterners when facing the political issues of the area, especially the Zioni ... |
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| Topics: education, InterActivist, interview, Israel (all these topics) |
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Just Call Him Angel
Israeli eco-activist and student Roey Angel answers Grist's questions |
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17 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Roey Angel. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm a graduate student at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, a regional center for academic studies and research. It's a rather unique place where Palestinians, Israelis, and Jordanians -- as well as North Americans and Europeans -- study the environment, live together, and do joint research. I also spent five years ... |
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| Topics: education, InterActivist, interview, Israel (all these topics) |
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Lend Me Your Gears
Blake Mycoskie, founder of eco-friendly driving school, answers readers' questions |
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14 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Blake Mycoskie, Drivers Ed Direct. How does one enroll in your driving school? And where is it located? -- Kevin Hopps, Valley Village, Calif. You can enroll in our driving school by simply logging on to the Drivers Ed Direct website or calling us toll-free at 1.800.728.1048. We provide DMV-approved online drivers' ed courses for the states of California, Florida, Nevada, and Texa ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking, renewable energy (all these topics) |
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Give 'Em a Blake
Blake Mycoskie, founder of eco-friendly driving school, answers Grist's questions |
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10 Jul 2006 |
InterActivist |
| Blake Mycoskie. What's your job title? I'm cofounder and chair of Drivers Ed Direct. How does your work relate to the environment? Photo: Drivers Ed Direct. We teach kids to drive in hybrids, which makes them more comfortable with the technology and educates them about environmental responsibility. We believe this makes them more likely to buy a hybrid vehicle and have a heightened awar ... |
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| Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking, renewable energy (all these topics) |
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