The Socio-Economics of Green

Sunday, August 22, 2010

WCPT 820 AM & 92.5/92.7/99.9 FM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Central

We explore Race, Culture, Gender and Economics and how socio-economics affects green decisions. Are green lifestyles only for the rich and wealthy counties? How can you be environmentally conscious if basic needs of food, clothing shelter are not met? Are cultures that have fewer material goods more sustainable? Who’s buying green?

Robert Colangelo will be joined by:

Manny Flores, Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission - As alderman in Chicago 1st he was an advocate for Chicago's green community by pushing for LEED certification in new developments, launching GreenEconomyChicago.com and spearheading Chicago's Green Exchange Development, a green business mall and destination for clean technology and energy companies.

Amy Hebard, Chief Research Officer and Founder of Earth Sense - She is a 25-year veteran market research consultant. Earth Sense helps companies market green products and services.

Amy Palanjian, Deputy Editor ReadyMade magazine - It's "about people who make things and the culture of making. It's a magazine for the innovator inside each one of us." Each month they provide interesting home projects that involve reusing materials. They also provide interesting ways in which you can reuse household items, instead of buying more stuff or throwing away your old stuff.

Listen for the Green Automotive News. Every week, we'll get an update on green vehicles that are on the road, soon to be available and what new innovations are being developed. This week, we're joined by Rick Cotta of Consumer Guide Automotive. Did you know that there are not just hybrid vehicles, but three kinds of hybrid vehicles, all offering different performance and efficiency capabilities. He'll explain the differences and advantages of each one.

Plus our regular features:

The Environmental News Brief with Margery Moore of BNA

The Green Plate Special with Melissa Ritter

and our Weekly Editorial from Sandy Stein.

Green Sense is sponsored by Quarels & Brady LLP, The National Brownfield Association and Organyk IT.

This show will be available online and by podcast on Monday, August 23, 2010. Click here to subscribe on iTunes.