The Green Collar Pod
Introducing Green Collar - a podcast dedicated to the economy of tomorrow, exploring jobs that have a positive impact on the environment and people’s well being. Come join Kiersten and Aparna as they interview experts to explore different roles that make up the green collar economy, while highlighting ways to make every job a Green Collar job.
Episodes
Forester, author, and social media educator Ethan Tapper joins the podcast to share his unconventional journey into forestry, from wilderness expeditions done for love to becoming a leading voice on ecosystem stewardship. He reflects on the dualities of forestry—how cutting trees or using tools like chainsaws can be acts of regeneration and love—while stressing the importance of communication, responsibility, and hope in caring for...
Norwegian economist Ingrid Eileen Stevens joins us to share her journey from oil & gas to sustainable waste and water management, exploring biogas, circular economy innovations, and how Norway balances oil wealth with climate leadership.
Connect with Ingrid on LinkedIn and learn more about IVAR.
Resources:
- In Good Company - podcast
- Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson - book
- Venomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beau...
Featuring Scott Tew, founder of Trane Technologies’ Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, we talk about growing up on a small farm, translating science into action, embedding sustainability into business strategy, and leading the company’s bold Gigaton Challenge.
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Learn more about Trane Technologies.
Resources:
- Books:
- Make Work Matter: How to Create Positive Change in Your Compan...
Featuring Stacy Savage, the "Texas Trash Talker," we talk about the journey from slinging margaritas to lobbying for landmark e-waste legislation, starting her own business, and diving deep into circularity.
Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn.
Stacy's website: Zero Waste Strategies
Resources:
- Books:
- Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart
- Certifications:
- TRUE Zero Waste
- LEED
- WELL
- SI...
A conversation with Debi Rednik, Senior Director of Legal and Compliance at Solstice!
Connect with Debi on LinkedIn.
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Individuals mentioned and resources:
- Career coach Beth Offenbacker
- TerraCycle snack & candy wrapper box
Featuring Bob Keefe, the Executive Director of E2! We talk the economic impact of IRA, depoliticizing climate action, and advice to future sustainability leaders!
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn.
Resources:
Sarah Fisher from ICF joins us to talk EV charging, fleet electrification, and making clean transportation more accessible. From career advice to range anxiety myths, this episode is packed with real talk and practical insights.
Resources:
- Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC)
- EV News Daily - podcast
- Volts - podcast and newsletter
- Green Tech Media
- EV owners group/local meetups
- City and state government programs around EVs
Fa...
Featuring Justin Den Herder, who is not only a structural engineer from TY Lin, but also a professor of Structural Poetics, and a poet!
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn.
Terms mentioned:
- Adaptive reuse - "In architecture, adaptive reuse (also called building reuse) refers to the repurposing of an existing structure for new use."
- Mass timber - "Mass timber is a new category of wood product that can revolutioniz...
There's so much buzz around Episode 9 of Green Collar! We have a fun conversation with Natalie here about the importance of pollinators, recognition days like Bee Day and No Mow May, and even get some insight on how Natalie BEE-came an expert in her field! (Hint: it might be from watching a classic movie about bees).
Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn.
Resources:
- The Bee Movie - available on Apple TV, YouTube TV, Go...
Featuring Dr. Kiran Mohanraj, a serendipitous sustainability pal made by chance on a flight.
He is a pavement engineer who breaks down myths about zero-emission vehicles, pavement-vehicle interaction, and what true sustainability really means—plus drops some solid dad jokes along the way.
Connect with Kiran on LinkedIn.
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Featuring Veni Mittal, a dear friend and proud volunteer for Etna Community Organization.
We'll talk about how to revitalize vacant parking lots, how to create community centers from scratch, and how to empower yourself and others to make grassroots change.
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Featuring Fulya Kocak, one of the first ever LEED accredited professionals a sustainability educator, author, and entrepreneur.
Join us as we chat about ESG, mentorship, navigating periods where "green jobs" aren't plentiful, and anticipating industry trends.
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Resources mentioned:
- Fulya's LinkedIn Learning Courses - Note: not all courses on the LinkedIn learning ...
Featuring Gretchen Carey from Republic Services
Join us as we chat about all things community engagement, education, and recycling!
Terms mentioned:
Resources mentioned:
- Mass Recycle - podcast
- Mass Recycle - handbook
- TRUE Waste Advisor - certification via USGBC
Featuring Christina Cuellar Nelson from CxAlloy.
Join us as we chat about all things commissioning, conferences, and smart buildings!
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Resources mentioned:
- Kiss the Ground - movie
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek - book
- Last Energy's Small Modular Reactors
- Data Center Dynamics - newsletter
- Uptime Institute - newsletter
Featuring Sophie Martin from Page.
Join us as we chat about all things building science, from the LEED rating system to how to design a sustainable building from its inception.
Resources mentioned:
- The Building Science Podcast - podcast
- Cowspiracy - documentary
- Seaspiracy - documentary (on Netflix, need subscription)
- Dark Waters - film
- All We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkins...
Featuring Alejandra Menchaca from AIRLIT studio.
Join us as we chat about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and how to be "sneakily" sustainable in the workplace.
Resources mentioned:
1. Healthy Buildings by Joe Allen and John D Macomber - book
Featuring Betsy Brunner from Idaho National Labs.
Join us as we chat about environmental activism, the power of volunteering, and how to juggle making systematic change at a large lab while also being an adjunct professor.
Resources mentioned:
1. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book
2. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer - book
3. Kiss the Ground - movie
Green Collar Pod will officially begin releasing episodes in Jan of 2025. For now, we will keep working and you can work on getting excited to go green!
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