June 15, 2016 / Issue 216

     



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Peace



I had every intention of making this newsletter fun and light. I wanted to share a story about our search for certain colored marbles that are missing from our Chinese checkers and tie it in to why one should shop local. Then Orlando happened. The marble story will wait. I don't feel light. I don't feel fun at this moment. I don't feel like writing about LED lights or composting or food waste - even though they all matter to me. For the past five days there has been a heaviness in my heart, a heaviness in the air, a sadness that seems to have settled over wherever I go that feels like a dark, somber, confusing cloud. I have not been addicted to network television but I admit to spending more time than usual on Facebook because I want to check in with people. I want to know what they are saying and what they are telling their children. I don't want life to move on without some meaningful shift inside of me as to how I can be more of the change I wish to see in the world, about how I can support candidates who are talking about solutions that are possible and about how I can get my hope and strong spirit back where it needs to be to make any kind of difference I can make because that matters too. And I will get there.
 
For now I don't have any great words of wisdom or magical healing thoughts. I will simply share with you that I am going to spend as much time with family and friends as I can. I am going to make more happy memories and actually tell people my nice thoughts I have about them, about why they matter in my life, about why I appreciate them. I am really going to try to make every day, every moment, every interaction count. And I am going to work very hard to get back to the place where I usually live - believing that peace is possible. Because I have to - for myself - and to be able to continue to work on behalf of Mother Earth and raise awareness about how peaceful her life is not. And I will surround myself with little quotes that sustain me like the wise words of the Lorax: "Unless people like you care a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
 
Here's to caring a lot - about each other, about our communities, about our children, about this great planet of ours.
 
Peace
 
p.s. Miracles happening already. This came into my in-box from a blog I follow, The Crew At Story People, as I was finishing up the newsletter: "We all live on the same planet and at moments like this, we believe loving the world better is something we can start right now. Each in our own way. Every. Single. Day. #OrlandoUnited #lovewins"
 
And in the Category of Life Goes On...Be on the Look-out!
 
The MGW team is always looking for ways to have fun, to support locally owned business and create excitement about all things sustainable. Be on the lookout for what we are cooking up next. Go to Mrs. Green's World on Monday, June 20th to learn more. You'll be glad you did!
 
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We are proud to be a part of the iHeart family - very proud. Please remember that you can download the iHeart app to your mobile device to listen to all of our shows AND we would love for you to take a peek at our very own iHeart page. We are going strong and growing strong. 
 
Did You Know

Meet a Legend in His Own Mind, he who lives a legendary life and literally travels the world...the one and only Scott Caddow! Scott has been a major supporter of MGW in so many ways for so many years it would be hard to capture. But did you know that he is the VERY successful owner of Legendary World? If you are planning a trip Scott is your man. What does he specialize in? Travel! The Legendary World tagline? One planet, seven continents, millions of experiences. Scott has planned many trips for me, many for friends and family and now that you know, hopefully he will be planning one for you! From the entire Mrs. Green's World team, Happy 50th Birthday, Legendary Dude! 

Upcoming Shows

June 18
Greenbiz: The Big Green Buzz
Joel Makower, chairman and executive editor of GreenBiz Group Inc., producer of GreenBiz.com, and lead author of the annual State of Green Business report
GreenBiz is arguably one of the most recognized and well-respected organizations providing thought leadership on environmental issues in the world. From the inception of Mrs. Green's World, I have turned to them as the "go to place" that provides intelligent, focused content on business, technology and sustainability from every industry and discipline. They know how to align environmental responsibility with profitable business practices and they have had Joel Makower steering this very big ship from day one. Upon reflection, I could not have interviewed Joel in the early years of MGW and done him justice because I didn't know then what I know now.  Hopefully, we will get to be among the first to interview Joel about his soon-to-be-released book: The New Grand Strategy - Restoring America's Prosperity, Security and Sustainability. He is a thought leader and it's a great honor to have him as our guest. This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies

June 25
Change Your Story, Change Your Life
Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD AND Jungian Analyst, Shamanic Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Author and Philanthropist
Sensitivity to nature's healing energy can help you in your quest to achieve well-being. Research shows that time in nature lowers boosts immunity, decreases blood pressure and calms activity in areas of the brain associated with stress. Dr. Greer writes this about his book:  "It's not enough to intend to change your story. Using Jungian and shamanic techniques, you can encounter information and energies that let you write and bring to life a new, more satisfying story." In Change Your Story, Change Your Life: Using Shamanic and Jungian Tools to Achieve Personal Transformation, Dr. Greer has written a practical guide for transformation using the overlooked tool of the unconscious mind. I call this kind of interview "sustainable food for the soul" and I am very much looking forward to hearing Dr. Greer share his wisdom and vast experiences with us. This show made possible due to the generous support of Habitat for Humanity.

July 2
Sustainability Begins at Home
Greg Horn, author of Living Green
This show is TRULY a celebration for me. Greg Horn's book Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability rocked my world when I first embarked upon the MGW journey.  And Greg Horn rocked my world again when I had him as one of my very FIRST guests over six years ago. Trust me when I say that whether you are concerned about climate change, personal health or just want to live more lightly on the planet, this show is for you! Greg helped me get past the worry and showed me how to take positive action to improve my health and the health of this great planet of ours. Join us to find out the 10 foods you should ALWAYS eat organic to avoid pesticides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics. And things like how a simple carbon filter can dramatically improve your everyday health and potentially add years to your life. Honestly? I haven't read a book before or since that made more sense or inspired me to change more than this and now you can spend time with its author! Hope you join us. This show made possible do to the generous support of the Chapman Automotive Group.
 
July 9
Ecocentric Mom: Well Being, Delivered
Casey Power, Founder, Ecocentric Mom
As a new mom, Casey felt like she had to take a crash-course in 'mom supplies." She wanted to choose the healthiest and best products for her family. Who doesn't? She soon found out that figuring it all was a time-consuming process. So she started on a journey that led to the creation of Ecocentric Mom. Join me to hear about her journey and how it led to well-being, delivered! She made it possible for mothers and mothers-to-be to receive hand selected, eco-friendly products conveniently delivered to their door and she hasn't looked back. Join me to find out about well-being - for moms, kids and Mother Earth. This show made possible due to the generous support of Habitat for Humanity
 
July 16
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Sailesh Rao, Producer and Executive Director of Climate Healers
How can there be things "out there" in the world of sustainability that I don't know about and that when I find them out, they knock me for a loop? Welcome to Mrs. Green meets Cowspiracy. Ready? What is the world's largest polluter? What IS the big 500 lb elephant in the middle of the room that some of the most vocal and aggressive environmental groups won't take on and isn't even mentioned in their mission nor were they willing to talk to the producers? What IS responsible for 55% of US water consumption? What IS the leading cause of fresh water pollution? And what did Executive Producer Leonardo DiCaprio's peeps have to know before he joined this party? Ready to join me? Hold on to your seat. This show so appropriately sponsored by The Fairfax Companies.
 
July 23
Food Security: a Global Challenge
Jennifer Burney, Assistant Professor School of Global Policy and Strategy University of California, San Diego
Are you sure you know what food security really means and if not, why you might want to learn? And do you want to know how it all ties into climate change? Meet Jennifer Burney,  an environmental scientist who will be able to answer those questions as her research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change. Stay with me! She designs, implements and evaluates technologies for poverty alleviation and agricultural adaptation, and studies the links between "energy poverty" - the lack of access to modern energy services - and food or nutrition security, the mechanisms by which energy services can help alleviate poverty, the environmental impacts of food production and consumption, and climate impacts on agriculture. I will have lots of homework to do to prepare for this show. Join me to see if I am up to the task! This show made possible due to the generous support of the Chapman Automotive Group.
 
July 30
The Many Faces of Energy: Challenges & Triumphs
David Hutchens, President and CEO of Tucson Electric Power Company and its parent company, UNS Energy Corporation
From where I sit, Dave Hutchens has a big job. Being the head of a major utility company, owned by a company based in Canada, presents its challenges each and every day. The pressure for renewables is ever-present, the demand from consumers and the organization that grants or denies utility rate adjustments places additional demands and the list goes on. How do you please so many masters? And amid all of those challenges, what is this utility company doing right? What has been the impact of their energy efficiency programs and how does that impact our planet and the grid? Join us for an informative, lively conversation and learn from Dave what it's like to walk in his shoes each and every day and what he sees as his role to help steer a very big ship. This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies

Note from Mrs. Green on August!  In order to celebrate some of our very BEST shows, here are four that bring to life healthy home, healthy family, healthy planet. We hope you will enjoy either listening to them for the very first time or having a second listen. 

August 6
BEST OF SHOW: Protecting You from Toxic Chemicals
Michael Green, Executive Director for the Center of Environmental Health 
Can you think of anything that matters more to you than your health and the health of those you love? So what's a person to do to get up to speed on what might be making us sick? And what can do about it? Enter Michael Green. About ten years ago, Michael founded the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to raise public awareness of the corporate use of toxic chemicals and of the many viable, pragmatic solutions to this pervasive threat to public health. Since then he has helped lead national efforts to stop toxic exposures and protect public health. He has also pioneered the groundbreaking legal work that has won landmark victories to protect the public from hazardous consumer products and toxic emissions. So much to share and it seems as though there is never enough time.  Please join us! This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

August 13
BEST OF SHOW: Women vs. Toxic Chemicals
Erin Switalski, Executive Director,  Women's Voices for the Earth
 
All those in favor of a toxic free future, please say "aye." Ready for this to start your new year off healthy? Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) was formed by a group of visionary women leaders in Missoula, Montana in 1995. Seeing that many environmental organizations at the time failed to include women in leadership positions and did not fully recognize the systemic connections between health, class, race, and the environment, WVE sought to create a new environmental organization led by women. Their incredibly important mission? To amplify women's voices to eliminate the toxic chemicals that harm our health and communities. Imagine that! Plan to join us because our health matters - men, women, and children! This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

August 20
BEST OF SHOW: Moms Clean Air Force
Dominique Browning, Co-founder and Senior Director
 
Don't ya love it? Moms Clean Air Force is a community of moms and dads uniting against air pollution, including the urgent crises of our changing climate, all to protect children's health. They arm members with reliable information and solutions through online resources, articles, action tools and on-the-ground events. Addressing issues ranging from asthma to the Clean Air Act to mercury to heart health, they are helping us all. Little known factoid? 1 in 10 American women of childbearing age have potentially dangerous levels of mercury in their bodies. This means that, conservatively speaking, 410,000 US children are exposed to dangerous levels of mercury in the womb each year. I care about our children because they are our future. Join me to find out what this dynamic, passionate organization is up to and how we might be able to join the air force! This show made possible due to the generous support of Habitat for Humanity.

August 27
BEST OF SHOW: Natural Pod - Kid & Planet Friendly
Bridgitte Alomes, Founder, Natural Pod
When I met Bridgitte at a conference several months ago, it was very clear she is on a mission to make non-toxic and natural play synonymous. Natural Pod's compelling vision, innovative award-winning products, passion and commitment for natural play sets them apart from any other furniture company on the planet. What is natural play? What are the benefits to natural play? What is Natural Pod's natural play philosophy and how does it impact learning in the classroom? Join us to find out. There will not be a dull moment. This show made possible through the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

Mrs. Green's World
ENVIRONMENTAL TALK RADIO Show
Please remember to tune in to Mrs. Green's World every Saturday at 12:00 pm PST, streaming on the Internet.
 
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