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Page of Enlightenment Nicole Rycroft, forest-friendly book publisher, answers Grist's questions		12 Sep 2005	InterActivist
Nicole Rycroft. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm the campaigns director for Markets Initiative. What does your organization do? We work to completely transform heavy paper-consuming industries in Canada (e.g., book, magazine, and newspaper sectors) -- to shift them away from papers originating from ancient or endangered forests and to reduce their overall paper ...
Topics: business, Canada, green living, InterActivist, interview, recycling, wilderness (all these topics)

Best Footprint Forward Lesley Marcus Carlson, cofounder of Carbonfund, answers readers' questions		09 Sep 2005	InterActivist
Lesley Marcus Carlson, cofounder of Carbonfund. After reading the Carbonfund website, I feel an odd mixture of inspiration and disbelief. Can we possibly plant enough trees and capture enough methane from landfills to stabilize earth's climate? Can I really bring my carbon footprint down just by sending $30 to Carbonfund, and then continue my American lifestyle -- driving a car and jetti ...
Topics: climate, InterActivist, interview (all these topics)

Carbonated Leverage Lesley Marcus Carlson, cofounder of Carbonfund, answers Grist's questions		05 Sep 2005	InterActivist
Lesley Marcus Carlson. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I am the president of Carbonfund.org. What does your organization do? Very simply, we make it easy and affordable for individuals or businesses to reduce their climate footprints to zero. We help people understand their impact on the climate and mitigate it by supporting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and o ...
Topics: climate, InterActivist, interview (all these topics)

Near Ye, Near Ye! Louella Hill, local-food ambassador, answers readers' questions		02 Sep 2005	InterActivist
Louella Hill, Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Do you have any plans to extend your work to other communities throughout the country? What about producing literature or training for other groups to use as a model for their work? -- Jessica Van Houten, New York, N.Y. I am one of many food fighters. In New England, for example, you'll find: Cindy and Sara at Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership, ...
Topics: food and agriculture, InterActivist, interview, Rhode Island (all these topics)

Local Girl Makes Good Louella Hill, local-food ambassador, answers Grist's questions		29 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Louella Hill. What work do you do? What's your job title? I am the director of a program called Farm Fresh Rhode Island. For my work with Brown University Dining Services, I call myself the "Local Food Ambassador." What does your organization do? At Farm Fresh Rhode Island, we connect local eaters with local food producers. By encouraging a localized food system, we save thousands of " ...
Topics: food and agriculture, InterActivist, interview, Rhode Island (all these topics)

Page Against the Machine Amanda Lumry, children's book author, answers readers' questions		26 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Amanda Lumry, author of Adventures of Riley. I want to foster my 16-month-old son's sense of wonder and excitement about nature, without drowning it in worldly despair. At what age do you think it's wise to share environmental woes with youngsters? -- Ben Long, Kalispell, Mont. Yes, you definitely don't need to overwhelm your son with the world's issues right away. That could be very discoura ...
Topics: books, education, InterActivist, interview, messaging (all these topics)

Text Message Amanda Lumry, children's book author, answers Grist's questions		22 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Amanda Lumry. What work do you do? I am an author and photographer for the Adventures of Riley children's book series, which educates children about the environment and entertains them at the same time. I am also the cofounder of Eaglemont Press, based in Bellevue, Wash. How does it relate to the environment? The Adventures of Riley series focuses on nine-year-old Riley, who introduces elementary-age childr ...
Topics: books, education, InterActivist, interview, messaging (all these topics)

Bio Logic Rob Elam, biodiesel buff, answers readers' questions		19 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Rob Elam, Propel Fuels. I hear a lot about how biodiesel is better for the environment, but I'd like to hear some specifics. How do emissions from biodiesel vehicles compare to conventional emissions? -- Rachel Gross, Olympia, Wash. A number of studies show biodiesel's emissions improvements. There are variables: emissions depend on feedstock and application; light-duty vehicles will differ from heavy-duty vehicles; an ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking, renewable energy (all these topics)

We Wuz Rob'd! Rob Elam, biodiesel buff, answers Grist's questions		15 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Rob Elam. What work do you do? I'm a cofounder of Propel Fuels, a biodiesel services and distribution firm. Biodiesel is a vegetable-oil based fuel for diesel engines. Using it significantly reduces greenhouse-gas and particulate-matter emissions. What does your organization do? Our mission is simple: fill tanks with biodiesel. We're approaching this in three ways: 1) helping retail station owners get biodiesel pumps u ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking, renewable energy (all these topics)

Handle With Clare Eco-designer Clare Cunningham answers readers' questions		12 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Clare Cunningham. If you had to put one product (or service) that showed good eco-design onto a pedestal, what would it be? -- Sylvie Sasaki, London, U.K. I think that it has to be Trevor Baylis' windup radio. What kind of feedback have you gotten on your Reenchanting the City project? Are you still working on parts of it? -- Name not provided I have had some very positive feedback from people. Lots of p ...
Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview (all these topics)

E Clare Eco-designer Clare Cunningham answers Grist's questions		08 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Clare Cunningham. What work do you do? I am an eco-designer. My specialty is in designs that are socially and environmentally responsible. How does it relate to the environment? "Products are the source of all environmental problems," says Edwin Datschefski. Eco-design tries specifically to lead products and services away from overconsumption and environmental degradation, and toward a more sustainable future. ...
Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview (all these topics)

Rhymes With Pomegranate Milenko Matanovic, community-based planner, answers readers' questions		05 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Milenko Matanovic, Pomegranate Center. When is a community ready to engage in the type of creative work that Pomegranate supports? In your experience, what groundwork needs to be in place before a project can begin? -- Kate Hofmann, Reston, Va. Our model is based on four key ideas: Participatory democracy and the ideals of an open society; Respect for and celebration of nature; Generous ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

Miracle Milenko Milenko Matanovic, community-based planner, answers Grist's questions		01 Aug 2005	InterActivist
Milenko Matanovic. What work do you do? I run a nonprofit organization called Pomegranate Center. We specialize in involving people in creating gathering places, thereby integrating art into the fabric of the community. We help develop plans for neighborhoods that are safe, humane, environmentally excellent, and filled with character. I founded Pomegranate Center in 1986 to connect community partici ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

Draft Picks Green architect Raphael Sperry answers readers' questions		29 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Raphael Sperry, ADPSR. How does the public go about reducing the amount of energy used in the home? -- Daniel Barker, Lakeland, Fla. When it comes to energy use in buildings, conservation should come first -- way first. Many people want to invest in some cool new energy technology, and while supporting that product development is important, conservation is more so. In residential buildings, insulation and stoppi ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

Sperry-Go-Round Green architect Raphael Sperry answers Grist's questions		25 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Raphael Sperry. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm the president of Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility, which is a small nonprofit with a national membership and active local chapters in Northern California, Seattle, and New York City. What does your organization do? ADPSR has a broad mission of advancing peace, environmental sustainability, and social justice. We o ...
Topics: InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

That's a Rappaport Jamie Rappaport Clark of Defenders of Wildlife answers readers' questions		22 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders of Wildlife. I am an outdoor science teacher (and a fellow Towson University grad -- class of 1973!) for Baltimore County Public Schools, and I often have students ask me what I perceive to be the greatest threat to biodiversity in the U.S. today. What is your take on the subject? -- Carol Lancaster, Monkton, Md. Always nice to hear from a Towson alum! By f ...
Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, wildlife (all these topics)

Noah's Clark Jamie Rappaport Clark of Defenders of Wildlife answers Grist's questions		18 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Jamie Rappaport Clark. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm the executive vice president of Defenders of Wildlife. What does your organization do? We work to protect native plants and animals and their habitat. Our work takes us all across the U.S. -- from the halls of Capitol Hill to the mountains and plains of the West, as well as internationally, with a focus on Canada an ...
Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, wildlife (all these topics)

Call Collect Seth Heine of CollectiveGood answers readers' questions		15 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Seth Heine, CollectiveGood. So I know what bands you like and the ages of your children, but I still have no idea what actually happens to old cell phones when they are properly disposed of. Inquiring minds want to know! -- Wendy James, Burbank, Calif. About half of the phones we collect go into reuse after testing and refurbishment processes. The other half (and all of the accessories) go through materials recla ...
Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview, recycling (all these topics)

Revenge of the Seth Seth Heine of CollectiveGood answers Grist's questions		11 Jul 2005	InterActivist
Seth Heine. With what environmental organizations are you affiliated? I'm the president of CollectiveGood and RIPMobile.com -- mobile phone recyclers. What do your organizations do? What, in a perfect world, would constitute "mission accomplished"? CollectiveGood recycles mobile devices (phones, pagers, PDAs) and all of their related accessories, usually in partnerships with charities, companies, and ...
Topics: green living, InterActivist, interview, recycling (all these topics)

Legends of the Sprawl Al Norman, anti-Wal-Mart activist, answers readers' questions		24 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Al Norman, Sprawl-Busters. What's the best advice for small-business owners struggling against big-box retailers? -- Eric Schwaab, Hyannis, Mass. First, be honest about what the likely impact of a Wal-Mart will be. Don't hold the false impression that you will feel no difference, or that customer loyalty will see you through. My suggestion is that small businesses join with citizens' groups to enga ...
Topics: commercial and industry organizations, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking, Wal-Mart (all these topics)

The Norman Conquest Al Norman, anti-Wal-Mart activist, answers Grist's questions		20 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Al Norman. With what environmental organization are you affiliated? I'm founder of Sprawl-Busters. What does your organization do? We help community groups fight off big-box sprawl -- strategize their battles, understand key objectives, and develop a game plan. What, in a perfect world, would constitute "mission accomplished"? Getting people to stop shopping at these giant stores and invest the ...
Topics: commercial and industry organizations, environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking, Wal-Mart (all these topics)

The Matt Came Back Matt Petersen, CEO of Global Green USA, answers readers' questions		17 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Matt Petersen, Global Green USA. What communities have had the greatest success with adoption of sustainability indicators? What sustainability tactics are the most successful? My county is seven years into a morass of choosing what steps to take. -- Bill Lavery, Saline, Mich. Don't give up, Bill. Soon you'll get through the morass and into the promised land of viable sustainability indicators! I ...
Topics: celebrity, climate, green living, InterActivist, interview, renewable energy (all these topics)

Going to the Matt Matt Petersen, CEO of Global Green USA, answers Grist's questions		13 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Matt Petersen. What's your job title? President and CEO of Global Green USA, the U.S. affiliate of Green Cross International. What does your organization do? What, in a perfect world, would constitute "mission accomplished"? When founding Green Cross International, Mikhail Gorbachev presented a challenge: We must foster a value shift that reconnects humankind to the environment. Planet Earth ...
Topics: celebrity, climate, green living, InterActivist, interview, renewable energy (all these topics)

Hits You Like a Britton of Bricks Eric Britton, sustainable-development booster, answers readers' questions		10 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Eric Britton, The Commons. If you could pick your favorite sustainable initiatives in Europe (top five), which would they be? I'm curious about public or private projects, at a county or municipal level. Ideally, could these projects serve as a blueprint for cities or companies in America to adopt? -- Piper Foster, Aspen, Colo. That's an excellent question, and an important ...
Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

The Commons Man Eric Britton, sustainable-development booster, answers Grist's questions		06 Jun 2005	InterActivist
Eric Britton. What work do you do? I earn my living and pay the rent as an international adviser, consultant, and team builder for public- and private-sector organizations that have accepted that they need new thinking in the face of this uncomfortable concept that some call "sustainable development." That takes about half my time. For the rest, I have since the mid-'70s been involved i ...
Topics: environmental non-government organizations, InterActivist, interview, placemaking (all these topics)

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