December 14
Chipotle: Redefining Fast Food
Chris Arnold, Director of Communications
When Chipotle opened their doors in 1993, they had one simple goal: to serve high quality, delicious food quickly with an experience that not only exceeded, but redefined the fast food experience. I believe that they do serve food with integrity, with a conscious commitment to people, animals and to the planet and that they are game changers.The chain recently became the first fast-food chain to label the ingredients it uses that contain GMOs; the list is deep in its website, not in stores, but it's a start. I believe Chipotle is standing for something better. Not convinced? Take a look at Chipotle's Scarecrow Game then plan to join us. This show sponsored by Chapman Tucson.
December 21
Women Seeding Change
Clare Dakin, Executive Director, Tree Sisters
Ready for this? Tree Sisters was started by Clare Dakin after she crashed into a tree. She has me already. This organization is now supporting the emergence of a global network of women committed supporting one another to harness their creativity, connections and resources toward reforesting the tropics within the next 10 years. How you might ask? By developing educational and organizational tools to mobilize women's attention and leadership; and by directing grassroots funds toward tree-planting projects managed by their first organizational partners: Project Greenhands and the Greenbelt Movement. What a HUGE commitment they have made and we will find out how they are making it happen because we all really should care. I know I do. This show sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona.
December 28
Best of Mrs. Green's World
Mrs. Green will be enjoying every precious moment with her family who will be gathering at "The Green House" for the holidays. WE WOUD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a particular show you would like us to re-run, let us know. If you feel so moved, please email kelly@mrsgreensworld.com with your request.
January 4
Revolution Green: Biodiesel and Why You Should Care
Willie Nelson (yes, THE Willie Nelson) & Kelly King from Pacific Biodiesel
Kelly King and her husband Bob's pioneering vision created American's FIRST biodiesel refinery in Maui in 1996. Pacific Biodiesel became the first private company to divert and refine thousands of tons of municipal grease trap waste and waste vegetable oil into clean-burning, premium biodiesel. Years later, along came country music legend Willie! He became very interested in the King's vision of sustainable biodiesel and eventually they formed a strong partnership that exists to this day. Ready for this? In a very short time after that, Willie and his good friend Bill Mack would single-handedly use SATELLITE RADIO to talk to truckers and farmers about biodiesel, and thus elevated the renewable fuel into mainstream recognition. Want to hear more? I know I do. This show sponsored by The Fairfax Companies.
January 11
Mommy Greenest
Rachel Lincoln-Sarnoff
Ready for this tagline? "We guard the nest of the world." Mommy Greenest is rapidly becoming THE resource for healthier parenting with less judgment-because the founder and our guest, Rachel, believes you shouldn't have to be a scientist to raise healthy kids. Rachel brings quite a bit to the credibility table in this arena. She is the former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, was editor of Children Magazine and then had three children of her own. She who does not sleep is also the designer of Bird in Hand upcycled accessories and author of The Big List of Things That Suck. Want to know more? Rachel was featured in Los Angeles and Lucky magazines and has appeared on "The Today Show" and "CNN Headline News," among others. Rachel is actually a repeat guest and I will be proud to interview her about her finest role ever - so far. This show sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona.
January 18
Clean Tech You Say?
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge Inc.
Before I was Mrs. Green I admit to having little, if any, knowledge about the impact of technology on the environment or what the phrase "clean tech" meant. So... clean technology includes recycling, renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels), information technology, green transportation, electric motors, green chemistry, lighting, greywater and many other appliances that are more energy efficient. It means to create electricity and fuels, with a smaller environmental footprint and minimize pollution. Got it? So how does Ron Pernick fit into this? His company is the world's FIRST research and advisory firm devoted to the clean-tech sector. They work with companies large and small to deliver expert analysis and comprehensive insights to key industry stakeholders. Ron Pernick is an accomplished research, publishing and business development entrepreneur with about three decades of high-tech experiences. Between my questions and his answers, we will all know better so we can do better. This show is sponsored by Chapman Tucson.
January 25
Amazon Watch - guest TBA
I wanted to write about this way ahead of time so you can "save the date." In my opinion, we should all be watching the Amazon. My visit there over seven years ago anchored my decision to launch Mrs. Green's world. I learned that each of the 7 billion people on the planet count on the Amazon rainforest to regulate our planet's climate generating a full fifth of the world's oxygen and fresh water. Amazon Watch was founded in 1996 to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. Medicine, oxygen, water, food, life - this is what this biological treasure gives to all of us. Amazon Watch works every day to preserve and protect this great life force so critical to our survival. This show sponsored by The Fairfax Companies.
Stevie Mack