EcoRight Speaks

In this week's episode, host Chelsea Henderson is in conversation with Douglas Tallamy, an American entomologist, ecologist and conservationist and professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. 

Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an effort to reduce the amount of lawn acreage in the U.S. by half, converting that lawn into habitat for species and in the process, creating total acreage-wise, a virtual National Park.

HNP is working to raise awareness and inspire people to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, learn, pray, and play. Learn more about online Tallamy and Homegrown National Park!

Electric vehicle owner Dr. Joel Schroeder talks about combatting misconceptions around EVs in a rural and conservative area.

Loyal podcast listener Dr. Joel Schroeder on what it's like owning an EV in rural Kansas. Catch all the EV interviews with Joel, Angela Larck and our executive director Bob Inglis in this episode!

republicEn's Engagement Director Angela Larck shares her experience renting an EV while on vacation in Florida for the first time last month. Listen to more on this entire episode about EVs!

Host Chelsea Henderson talks to members of the EcoRight community in this episode about their experiences with driving an EV, both from the rental perspective and ownership.

Of course, she’s doing a bit of research for her own future car purchase, but also, she hopes to shed light on the pros and cons are of electric vehicles. Tune in to everything you have ever wanted to know about renting or owning an EV!

Dan Felton from AMERIPEN shares whether people and companies are embracing sustainable packing for Ecommerce goods.

AMERIPEN's Dan Felton on the shift away from bubble wrap to other environmentally friendly packaging materials.

Executive Director Dan Felton shares what AMERIPEN is and the work they do regarding packaging and the environment.

This week host Chelsea Henderson is in conversation with Dan Felton, a public policy expert and the executive director of AMERIPEN, a trade association that represents the North American packaging value chain by providing public policy makers with fact-based, material inclusive, scientific information.

Using sound science and a philosophy of material inclusivity, AMERIPEN develops and advocates positions on issues related to packaging and the environment. Members include leading brand owners, packaging converters, materials suppliers, and recyclers.

WWU student and ACC/CCL volunteer Conor Lincoln said he's inspired by seeing other conservatives like John Curtis and Bill Cassidy step up on solutions to climate change.