Organic farming is important, both for the environment and for our health. Natural, organic foods are generally produced using sustainable agricultural practices, and contain fewer harmful pesticides, chemicals, and synthetic hormones. But according to the USDA, organic products constitute only about 4% of total food sales. In this episode, we hear from Ian Walker, the founder and President of Left Coast Naturals, an organic food manufacturer and distributor based in Western Canada. I
Read More12 million children in the U.S. lack access to healthy food, leading to childhood obesity doubling in the last 30 years. On top of that, providing healthy school meals has a positive correlation to students' academic outcomes. Learn about Kristin Richmond, the co-founder and CEO of Revolution Foods, a school lunch provider serving over 2.5 million meals a week! Revolution Foods is ranked as one of the healthiest school meal providers in the U.S., directly addressing food insecurity for low-income students with after-school programs, community cooking classes, and nutrition education.
Read MoreManufacturing is an essential component of the American economy, comprising almost 12% of economic output, and employing 8.5% of the American workforce in 2018. Yet manufacturing companies often struggle to fill job openings, as millennials flock to other industries that are perceived as having a higher social or environmental impact. In this episode, we learn about Cascade Engineering, a plastics manufacturing company that is fighting to change the narrative.
Read MoreEvery year, United States households lose over 1 trillion gallons of water in total, mostly through leaks that go unnoticed. In this episode, Chris Herbert, founder and CEO of Shine Bathroom, explains how smart technology in the bathroom can prevent water waste, keep harmful chemicals out of our oceans, and save money for consumers - by focusing on the toilet! Shine Bathroom is a smart bathroom system that offers automatic cleaning with natural, chemical-free products, and intelligent water monitoring.
Read MoreThe world's cities generate billions of tons of solid waste every year. With population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase 70% by 2050 according to the World Bank. In this episode, Rick shares how he is helping companies discover their "hidden green assets," turning trash into cash. Learn about Rick Perez, founder of Avangard Innovative, one of the largest recycling and waste managers in the U.S. Avangard’s focus is on lowering waste costs, while contributing to a circular economy.
Read MoreAccording to the USDA, 36.5 million Americans live in low-income areas with limited access to a supermarket. Lack of access to healthy foods has an enormous effect on health, with an estimated cost of $160 billion annually. Enter Brown's Super Stores, founded and run by Jeffrey Brown, a fourth-generation grocery store owner. Imagine a supermarket with a community room for meetings, a health clinic, and even a credit union.
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