Green Champions
Episodes
Aryeh Alex - Leveling up from Console to Conservation
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a childhood of playing video games lead to a passion for protecting the planet?Aryeh Alex, the Executive Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful and S...
Mryia Williams - $300M Funding Solar for All
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about how electric vehicle owners overcome range anxiety and embark on cross-country adventures?Mryia Williams, the Ohio Program Assoc...
Mryia Williams - Your Guide to Solar and EVs
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can power your electric vehicle with solar energy?Mryia Williams, Ohio Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and Ex...
Ray Leard - Turning Compost Into Cash
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can going the extra mile for your customers lead to a million-pound impact?Ray Leard, the "Compost King" of Central Ohio, talks about th...
Ray Leard - The Recipe for Community Around Compost
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Leard is dubbed as the "Compost King" for his pioneering efforts in bringing large-scale composting to Central Ohio. As the founder of t...
Dana Watts - Tying the Knot without Tying up Resources
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picture your dream wedding. Does it include overflowing trash cans and wilting flowers? Probably not.But weddings are often surprisingly wasteful. How...
Dana Watts - Getting Hitched on Sustainability
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to think about the amount of waste generated at a typical wedding? From leftover food to floral arrangements and decor items, th...
John McNamara - The Power to Create Equity with Solar
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine a future where clean energy access is the norm, creating thriving communities and a healthier planet? John McNamara is making this vis...
John McNamara - Bringing the Energy Back to the Green Team
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine starting every day knowing you're making a tangible impact on climate change through renewable energy solutions? That's the ...
Lisa Goldsand - The Hyperlocal Advantage for Thrifting
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a neighborhood thrifting initiative make a dent in the massive problem of fashion waste?Lisa Goldsand, the founder of Circular Thrift, shares her ...
Lisa Goldsand - Steering the Fashion Industry towards Sustainability
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What motivates someone to leave a 20-year corporate career in fashion to spearhead a sustainability revolution?Lisa Goldsand, founder of the hyperloca...
Grant Behnke - Building A Private Hotel Investor’s First ESG Report
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can sustainability and profit-maximization co-exist in the hotel industry?Grant Behnke, Director at Rockbridge private equity real estate firm discuss...
Grant Behnke - Intersection of Hospitality, Sustainability, and Service
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did a fascination with hotels from a young age evolve into a career championing sustainability in the hospitality industry?Grant Behnke, Director ...
Shelly Douglas - The Nation’s Largest Earth Day Service Event
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you mobilize an entire city to take action for the environment? Shelly Douglas of Green Columbus shows us how a small but mighty nonprofit can ...
Shelly Douglas - Conquer Imposter Syndrome One Tree at a Time
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that planting trees can reduce crime, lower rates of asthma, and even cool our cities? Hear the amazing story of how Shelly Douglas is le...
Adam Morris - Find Your Agency to Create Change
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is the co-host of Green Champions and founder behind People Helping People. This dual venture offers a rich tapestry of inspiration, practical to...
Dominique Hadad - Sustainability as a Moving Target
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dominique is the co-host of Green Champions and founder of Green Scope Consulting, a company transforming organizations into zero waste operations. Wh...
Trailer - Green Champions
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Green Champions is a podcast by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris, focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a diff...