About EcoThreads: Exploring Sustainability and its Intersections
Hello and welcome to the EcoThreads podcast, where we explore sustainability and its intersections with different social movements and issues from sustainable agriculture to fast fashion and climate justice. I’m your host Greta Jennings, a high school senior dedicated to educating myself and others about the expansiveness of sustainability as a concept and a lifestyle. New episodes every other Sunday!
Art for Action: An Interview with Climate Artist Nicole Kelner
In Episode 22, I interviewed Nicole Kelner, the founder of Arts and Climate Change, an organization that uses the power of art to communicate complex climate issues in engaging and accessible ways. Her latest work, a coloring book titled Electrify Everything, focuses on clean energy and is a fun, educational resource for people of all ages. In the interview, she shared her experience using art as a tool for climate communication and activism, some of her past projects, her career journey to becoming a full-time climate artist, and more.
Learn more about Nicole: https://nicolekelner.com/
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17 Aug 2024
Impact Investing: An Interview with Social Entrepreneur Frank Altman
In Episode 21, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Frank Altman, the founder of Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, a leading national community development financial institution. Frank's 2023 book, "A New Capitalism: Creating a Just Economy That Works for All," is a Forbes Books Bestseller and advocates for more equitable investment strategies. In the interview, he shares his experience with impact investing, an investment strategy that seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact. Our discussion ranges from the political blowback to ESG to how the murder of George Floyd impacted financial markets.
Learn more about Community Reinvestment Fund: https://crfusa.com/
Learn more about Frank: https://frankaltman.com/
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9 Jun 2024
Navigating Non-Profits: An Interview with Seaside Sustainability's Eric Magers
In Episode 20, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Eric Magers, the Founder & Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, an environmental non-profit based in Gloucester MA. With a focus on sustainability, education, and action, Seaside is committed to inspiring people to make a positive impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. Eric is also the Founder & CEO of National STEM Honor Society. In the interview, he shares how his experience as an educator has shaped his current projects and how he incorporates STEM and sustainability into more education systems globally. We also discuss the role and practices of environmental non-profits.
Learn more about Seaside Sustainability: https://www.seasidesustainability.org/
Learn more about Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/
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