http://info95906.podomatic.com The Story of Stuff Community is full of problem solvers who’ve figured out solutions to a huge range of environmental and social problems, from too much packaging to too little community. Our new monthly podcast series, The Good Stuff, features interviews with inspiring activists, entrepreneurs, scientists and others who’ve succeeded in making change — from kids working to ban bottled water in their schools to communities creating zero waste plans to scientists redesigning chemical compounds to make them green and safe. We’re producing these podcasts with input from community members like you, so submit your story ideas and make sure to let us know what you think after you’ve listened to the podcast. Enjoy! en-us podOmatic RSS Generator Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:07:31 GMT annie,consumption,economy,environment,environmentalism,leonard,materials,of,project,story,stuff,sustainability The Story of Stuff Project's podcast about solutions! clean no The Story of Stuff Project The Story of Stuff Community is full of problem solvers who’ve figured out solutions to a huge range of environmental and social problems, from too much packaging to too little community. Our new monthly podcast series, The Good Stuff, features interviews with inspiring activists, entrepreneurs, scientists and others who’ve succeeded in making change — from kids working to ban bottled water in their schools to communities creating zero waste plans to scientists redesigning chemical compounds to make them green and safe. We’re producing these podcasts with input from community members like you, so submit your story ideas and make sure to let us know what you think after you’ve listened to the podcast. Enjoy! <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1683823/600x600_5679329.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br /><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/01/22/take-that-plastic-bags/">What do Northern California and Brownsville, Texas have in common? A lot more than you might think!</a></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/01/22/take-that-plastic-bags/"></a></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you know that if everyone in the United States tied their annual consumption of plastic bags together in a giant chain, the chain would reach around the Earth&rsquo;s equator 776 times!?&nbsp;In our inaugural podcast, Annie speaks with Rose Timmer, a community activist from one of the United States&rsquo; poorest cities who successfully banned plastic bags. Way to go, Rose!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In this podcast, Annie also has a conversation with one of the environmental community&rsquo;s favorite entrepreneurs, Andy Keller, founder of Chico Bags. Hear about what inspired Andy to start his company, why the plastic bag industry sued him and way making money and making a difference aren&rsquo;t always mutually exclusive.</span></p> http://info95906.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-23T16_57_50-08_00 http://info95906.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-23T16_57_50-08_00 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:30:03 GMT 2012-01-24 2012-01-24 http://info95906.podomatic.com The Story of Stuff Project annie,bags,environment,environmentalism,green,leonard,of,plastic,story,stuff 1129 no What do Northern California and Brownsville, Texas have in common? A lot more than you might think! Did you know that if everyone in the United States tied their annual consumption of plastic bags together in a giant chain, the chain would reach around the Earth&rsquo;s equator 776 times!?&nbsp;In our inaugural podcast, Annie speaks with Rose Timmer, a community activist from one of the United States&rsquo; poorest cities who successfully banned plastic bags. Way to go, Rose! In this podcast, Annie also has a conversation with one of the environmental community&rsquo;s favorite entrepreneurs, Andy Keller, founder of Chico Bags. Hear about what inspired Andy to start his company, why the plastic bag industry sued him and way making money and making a difference aren&rsquo;t always mutually exclusive.