This episode features two leaders in the apparel, textile and manufacturing industries.  Amanda Sweet is the founder of The ReVamp, a quarterly clothing swap festival that moves over 10,000 pounds of clothing at each event.  The ReVamp brings the community together to not only help recycle clothing, but also to create community involvement and awareness. 

Milton Putman is the founder and CEO of Complete Dominance Athletics, a company built to manufacture innovative apparel and textiles to support athletic and/or active individuals looking to have peak performance in their activities.  Their remarkable efforts are highlighted here, so take a listen and follow our podcast today!!

Contact Amanda at:  [email protected]

Website:  https://therevamp.org

Contact Milton at:  [email protected]

Website:  https://shopcdathletics.com

In this episode, we talk with members of the team at Walker-Miller Energy Services:  Sheila Strickland, Program Coordinator of the DTE Diverse Contractor Incubator Program, Elizabeth Russell, Program Manager of the DTE Diverse Contractor Incubator Program, and Dan Ringo, Senior Vice President of Market Development Initiatives at Walker-Miller.  They discuss the Incubator program, their partnership with DTE Energy for this effort, and their outlook on how the resources in the community can help change the landscape of energy efficiency and energy consumption and preservation.

Contact the Walker-Miller Energy Services team for more information at:  [email protected]

Web:  https://wmenergy.com

https://empoweringmichigan.com

This episode features our interview with Robert Mattler, J.D., founder of Green Portfolio Solutions, LLC, and C-PACE Partner/Advocate for commercial properties.  His mission is to help communities, developers and individuals with obtaining resources to renovate and/or improve commercial properties for green energy and energy improvements, utilizing the assistance that C-PACE offers.  Check out his story here today!!

To contact Robert, email him at [email protected]

This episode features Gary Ringer, founder and CEO of Eco-Environmental Solutions, the company he has created to eradicate abandoned, blighted and fire damaged properties in urban communities throughout Metro Detroit.  Gary spent 23 years as a firefighter for the City of Detroit, and has experience with developing solutions for environmental health disparities and contributing to environmental justice within neglected communities.  Learn more about his incredible story by listening to our conversation with him today!

For more information, contact Gary at [email protected]

Website:  https://www.ecoenvironmentalsolutions.com

In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Olga Schmidt, President of Creative Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to the global climate crisis, on an international level.  With volunteers from 180 countries around the world, the aim is to increase climate awareness worldwide for the advancement of freedom and democracy around the world, and increase the value of this organization for human society.  Take a listen to find out more about Olga's perspective on the world's climate future, and follow our podcast!!

To contact Olga, email her at [email protected]

Website:  https://www.creativesociety.com

This episode features our conversation with Darren Riley, founder and CEO of JustAir Solutions, a comprehensive air quality management platform that provides quality-assured data and insights, universal air monitoring, network management and tools for community engagement regarding air quality.  Listen to Darren's fascinating story, and follow us today!!

To learn more about JustAir, contact Darren at [email protected]

Visit the JustAir website:  https://www.justair.co

In this episode, we talk with Belinda Barnes, founder of Green Beings Recycling, a company that specializes in recycling services in handling of non-hazardous materials for commercial and industrial buildings.  Belinda's vision is to have a well rounded approach for handling these materials, and partner with local material recovery facilities to provide a "start-to-finish" service model for her business.

For more information, contact Belinda at [email protected]

Website:  https://greenbeingsrecycling.com

Our latest episode features our conversation with Robert Jackson, Executive Director of The RESTART Program, which consists of retired engineers, scientists, technicians, administrators, researchers and teachers, who are dedicated to moving Michigan's manufacturing sector towards a low carbon future, through encouraging industry and businesses to request on-site technical assistance.  Listen to this fascinating story, and to get more information, contact Robert at [email protected]

Website:  https://www.restartmi.org

With this episode, Robert and Jason have a lively conversation with Ang Adamiak, Executive Director of Arts & Scraps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to utilizing reused materials and educational resources to promote environmentalism, creativity and education equity in the city of Detroit.  Listen to her story and learn more about Arts & Scraps!  To find out more, contact Ang at [email protected]

Arts & Scraps website:  https://www.artsandscraps.org

This episode features our interview with Robert Foster from Michigan Saves, a nonprofit greenbank organization whose members are real estate contractors dedicated to energy efficiency in all aspects of real estate properties.  Robert shares his expertise and experience with us, so tune in and find out more!!!

Contact Robert at:  [email protected]

Michigan Saves website:  https://michigansaves.org/