GreenCast

10/28/2021

06/30/2021

We are two months away from the Waukesha County Green Team Sustainability Fair 2021! In preparation for that, we have a handful of mini-episodes where we chat with some of the exhibitors and sponsors you will see at the fair.
We start this countdown with Eco Evie Apparel - a mother-daughter team making clothing that benefits the environment and endangered species. Check out the episode here! www.waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen

06/16/2021

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable business in Wisconsin? Check out the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council's podcast series later this month!

⚡️ ANNOUNCEMENT TIME ⚡️

From July 19th-30th, WSBC will be releasing a Sustainability Strategy Series! Our Managing Director, Jessy Servi Ortiz, will be interviewing Wisconsin sustainability leaders, and each day, a podcast will be released.

These interviews will take a deep dive into key sustainability strategies, explain how you can be a better influencer, and help you understand your role in building a sustainable future. Join us to break through your barriers, improve your impact, and pioneer the change you want to see!

Signup NOW for FREE at https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/summit-signup. Signing up will take less than a minute 🙂

05/19/2021

Have you heard our new ?! In this episode we discuss and its importance with Shea Zastrow from . Learn the difference between "soil" and "dirt" as well as how we can interact with the deeper side of by changing the way we treat our soil.

05/03/2021

Have you ever heard the term "carbon neutral" but you weren't exactly sure what that means? This episode is for you! Melissa from Natural Capital Partners joins us to teach us what actually means, what are, and how businesses and people are using them to become .

04/19/2021

Heard about No Mow May and want to get involved? Register here!

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04/18/2021

New out!
In this episode we welcome Dr. Israel Del Toro an assistant professor of Biology at Lawrence University. We jump right in to spring time fun with a discussion on , , , and how we are all connected in our local ecosystems to the bigger picture of our joined environment.

See more of Dr. Del Toro's work at www.byobeez.org and join the movement to help our pollinator pals.
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen

04/02/2021

New in your feed! Are you interested in taking your to the next level but aren't sure where to start? Our newest episode of is a conversation with Amanda, who is the Program Manager for the Sustainable Management and Certificates programs at .
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen or wherever you get your podcasts!

03/15/2021

Trees are one of our most precious resources in our community. In this episode we look at a local organization and how they close the loop from arborists to artists. Wisconsin Urban Wood has made some great contributions to area by helping to bring felled trees to other business to be made into usable lumber and locally made furniture. Enjoy the discussion!
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.com/listen

03/12/2021

I just heard this NPR Life Kit story about sustainable clothing choices and it reminded me of the episode we did last year with Caroline! This is a great overview if you only have 15min, and if you want a deeper dive into this topic, check out our Episode 8: Sustainable Fashion!

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/973995748

Fast fashion takes a toll on the environment and on workers. Here's how you can shop more sustainably and build a closet with a better impact.

03/02/2021

New out! Have you have been in a and wondered where all of the hair and used goes? This week we're getting an inside look at salon with Alex from Ellebelle Salon in . We hear about and how Ellebelle is able to recycle and reuse most of their waste through this and other measures!
Listen to the whole thing at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen

02/09/2021

Did you know that salt use on roadways in the winter costs the US over $2.9 billion?! Not to mention the harmful effects on humans, pets, and plants. In order to understand how to treat our driveways, lawns, and ourselves better, we talked with Patti Beres from Be Green Pro LLC about natural ice-melt and lawncare products. We dig into what makes Be Green Pro different from the conventional options out there and the importance of looking at what you are putting down on your property.
Listen now at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen!

01/23/2021

Episode #2 in our Spanish mini-series is live! Download now to listen to the high school students at Oconomowoc High School talk about sustainable practices and products they use, and how their Global Sustainability Class as influenced their habits. Just like the first episode, the first half is in Spanish, and the second half is in English.
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen

01/15/2021

We're talking plant-based meals this week! Chef Melanie Manual from joins us to share how she got into creating plant-based food that always excites and surprises. Don't these dishes look AMAZING?!
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.com/listen

01/08/2021

In our first year, GreenCast published 20 episodes totaling about 13 hours of content. That’s about 768 minutes or 46,118 seconds for your listening pleasure. What was your favorite episode?

01/01/2021

For our one year anniversary episode, we reached out to our audience to find out what you all are focusing on in 2021! Alec, Laura, and third team member Stacey talk about their eco-resolutions, share the resolutions we received from you all, and reflect on our first year of podcasting!
Listen at waukeshacountygreenteam.org/listen
Thank you all for supporting us through this first year of podcasting! We've learned so much and we have so many amazing topics and guests lined up for 2021!

12/29/2020

Time is almost out to send in your eco-resolution to be on our podcast! Use your phone recorder to record your eco-resolution for 2021 and send to [email protected] by Dec 29 to be featured on our New Year's episode. Please include your name and where you are from. We can't wait to find out what you are all hoping to do in 2021!

12/26/2020

We want to hear from you! There's 3 days left to email your New Year's Resolutions to [email protected] to be a part of our New Year's episode. If you are hoping to spend more time outside, or reduce your waste, we want to hear from you!