Episode 181: Cool neighbors, synthetic biology, the buzz on deforestation – GreenBiz

Week in Review

Tune in around 6:52 for commentary

  1. Just how sustainable is that synbio startup?
  2. Running a lean kitchen like Google and Sodexo is the path to food waste prevention
  3. Overdriving your headlights on climate risk
  4. A clear-cut case for business action on deforestation
  5. Most major companies failing to report on deforestation risks

Features

Drawing down carbon, one neighborhood at a time (21:45)

The Cool Block program, created by nonprofit Empowerment Institute, encourages households to reduce carbon footprints through neighborhood advocacy and coaching — plus action-oriented recipes that help people plan with the climate in mind. The initial pilots in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Palo Alto, California, are being supported by a unique collaboration between Empowerment, the cities and Josie Maran Cosmetics. We chat with platform director Sue Lebeck.

*Music in this episode by Jesse Spillane (“Torchlight Tango”) and Lee Rosevere (“Try Anything Once” and “Wandering”)

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