Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising. 

Today's episode recaps a panel from our 2025 Summit, "Housing and Sustainability." Moderated by Abigail Corso, Chief Strategist at Elevate, this session featured leading voices in local sustainable housing initiatives, including:

• Elmer Moore, CEO & Executive Director, WHEDA
• Sarah Neujahr, Principal, New Year Investments
• Torrance Kramer, President, Accurate Airtight Exteriors
• Olivia Parry, Senior Planner, Dane County Planning and Development

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Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising. 

Today's episode focuses on local carbon sequestration projects, recapping our September Sustainable Breakfast Series. Hear from Dr. Gregg Sanford, an assistant professor at UW–Madison’s Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, and Michelle Probst, a Land and Water Scientist with Dane County Land & Water Resources, about the benefits of carbon sequestration and local projects happening in Dane County parks. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to stay updated and visit our website for more information, and remember—change happens when inspired people take action. 

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Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising. 

Today’s episode focuses on sustainable tourism trends and tips, recapping our July Sustainable Breakfast Series. Hear from Katie Freeman, MPA, assistant adjunct professor at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and owner of Ethos Sustainability Consulting, about challenges and opportunities facing sustainable tourism—and how to make your next trip more sustainable. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to stay updated and visit our website for more information, and remember—change happens when inspired people take action. 

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Welcome back to our Sustainable Breakfast Series! During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about more sustainable apparel options like clothing made from hemp fiber, thrift stores, and the steps brands take to minimize impact.

This episode features the voices of:
Marianne Fairbanks an Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor
Julie Bennett the CEO & Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul
Robert Behnke the Co-Founder of Fair Indigo
Carolyn Benforado the Board President for The Sewing Machine Project

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Sustain Dane was founded in 1999 by a group of Madison community members to create a more sustainable future for Dane County. Today on the show we are being joined by Jim Bradley and Karen Crossley to discuss what sustain Dane looked like in it's the beginning! We discuss early efforts and programs including neighborhood and workplace study circles, residential rain barrels, and training City of Madison staff in the Natural Step. 

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The Sustain Dane Summit is a conference for sustainability enthusiasts to learn, connect, share, reflect, and build new personal and professional skills. In 2023 your host, Jay Davis, got to attend his first one! Tune in to hear about his experience and from a few of the other folks who were kind enough to share theirs.

Save the date for the 2024 Sustain Dane Summit—Friday November 8.

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The Sustain Dane Podcast is back for 2024! We once again bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series. During this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about mental health in relation to climate change.

This episode features the voices of:
Dekila Chungyalpa the Director of The Loka Initiative
Christy Wilson-Mendenhall, Research Assistant at Center for Healthy Minds

You can find the trailer mentioned in the episode here!

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In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we tune into another live event! This time we bring you the audio from our Sustainable Breakfast Series. during this event Sustain Dane brought together experts to speak about air quality in Madison and Dane County.

This episode features the voices of:
Cristina Carvajal, Executive Director of Wisconsin  EcoLatinos
Ivo Rozendaal, Studio Leader at SmithGroup
Brianna Denk, Air Quality Planning and Standards Section Chief at Wisconsin DNR
Brad Pierce, Director of UW Madison Space and Engineering Center

Don't forget to register for the Sustain Dane Summit coming up November 3rd!

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In this episode of the Sustain Dane Podcast we sit down with Clayton Frazer, the founder and principal ecologist of Native Range Ecological.

Clayton Frazer has spent a lifetime dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of our natural landscapes. Join us as we delve into his passion for preserving biodiversity, maintaining native ecosystems, and fostering a harmonious coexistence between nature and human development.

Clayton was a speaker at our August All Around Dane County event in Deerfield where he spoke about the same topics as this episode. If you want to meet and engage with folks like Clayton, who are passionate about sustainability in their community, make sure to check out our upcoming event in McFarland on October 25th!

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In this special edition of the Sustain Dane Podcast, we take you to the graduation ceremony of an innovative bilingual program that's making a difference in the community. Join us as we hear from graduates of the Recycling and Air Quality program! This course was programmed by Sustain Dane in association with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development.

This episode will immerse you in a world of linguistic diversity and sustainability, as a majority of today's episode will be in Spanish! Discover how these individuals have become empowered to create a positive impact on the environment and air quality in their communities.

This episode is a celebration of diversity, environmental education, and commitment to a greener, cleaner future. Don't miss it!

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