Tuesday, May 29th Radio Show

Sustainability Spotlight: Asheville, NC

TUESDAY 11AM EST: Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is a small southern city that is both open-minded and progressive yet maintains its local traditions and unique heritage. Sandwiched between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Great Smokies, Asheville is close to our hearts for personal and professional reasons and this city is getting it right with eco-solutions.

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Friday, May 25th Radio Show

Offsetting Ya'll

FRIDAY 11AM EST: What are Renewable Energy Credits? What exactly does Offsetting mean? Is it a viable response to the climate change challenge? Today we are delving into these issues and more as we face the somewhat controversial, oftentimes confusing, and highly discussed notion of Carbon Neutral.

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Lazy Environmentalist in the News

The Lazy Environmentalist in the news this week, May 25th: Mountain Express: Asheville, NC - "So what does Dorfman say to those who insist that widespread consumerism is a cause of environmental woes? "Well, I would say, I agree,"...

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Thursday, May 24th Radio Show

Vroom: My Sexy Green Vehicle

THURSDAY 11AM EST: Today's show focuses on the automobile industry and the push to go green. We all know that cars are a big part of the challenge we face with climate change, and so it is only fitting that they be part of the solution as well. If you love to drive and love the earth but feel conflicted by the two, you will love what we have on tap for today.

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Wednesay, May 23rd Radio Show

Green Design is Good Design

WEDNESDAY 11AM EST: Today we discuss the merits of good design and how green design actually is just the best. Our guest, David Bergman, reviews the green trendsetters from the International Contemporary Furniture Fair which just ended yesterday at the Javitts center in New York City.

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Monday, May 21st Radio Show

Sustainability Spotlight: Portland, Maine

MONDAY 11AM EST: Today's spotlight is Portland. As the biggest city in Maine with it's 66,000 inhabitants, Portland has one of the few working waterfronts left in the United States and a full range of awesome eco companies and organizations. The influence of both the landscape and seascape make this destination as well as it's inhabitants just a little bit different than the rest.

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Lazy Environmentalist in the News

The Lazy Environmentalist in the news this week, May 18th : Nashville Scene - "We already know that we can buy our way out of climate change hell with carbon offsets, but some of us are eager to do...

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Friday, May 18th Radio Show

Healthy Skin Happy Earth

FRIDAY 11AM EST: A dedicated beauty regimen includes hair, face and body; preventive therapies; and aesthetic enhancement. It has become a $32.2 billion industry, with the average US woman annually spending $1,596 on beauty products and services. With figures like these, it is undeniable the impact incorporating eco-beauty products and services would have in promoting a modern green economy. But, that isn't the reason today's guests suggest you choose their eco-friendly toners, moisturizers, balms, and creams. Instead, it is the superior quality of their products and the actual results that will convince you to make the green switch.

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Thursday, May 17th Radio Show

Green Visionaries: Big Solutions

THURSDAY 11AM EST: Thoughtful, courageous visionaries are shifting our cultural and political dialogue away from an incessant focus on environmental problems and moving us toward a focus on green solutions that address reality and chart a course toward a healthy, vibrant, sustainable future.

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Tuesday, May 15th Radio Show

Green Building: Big Pimpin'

TUESDAY 11AM EST: The buzz is all about green building these days and with good reason. Recognition of the impact buildings have on the environment and on our health is proceeding apace with advances in green technologies, materials, expertise, and accessibility to push the green building industry forward. The absolutely easiest and most convenient way to “go green” is to move in to a home or work space that’s already green because the heavy eco lifting is already done for us. This is our future and the future is now.

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Wednesday, May 16th Radio Show

Beyond Fuel Efficiency: Greening Your Transportation

WENDESDAY 11AM EST: Reducing tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from our cars is the most widely recognized way to limit the environmental impact of our cars. In addition, a set of complementary products and services are coming to market that make it easy to green the manner in which we care for and service our cars. The choices are easy to make and can have a very positive impact.

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The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide To Easy, Stylish, Green Living

The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish Green Living By Josh Dorfman MAY 2007 From The Introduction: "Designers are saving rain forests. Fashionistas are clearing toxins from the soil. Architects are rolling back global warming. A new wave of...

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Monday, May 14th Radio Show

Pushing Green Mainstream: The Power of Design

MONDAY 11AM EST:Around the globe designers and entrepreneurs are grasping the awesome potential for design to create a greener world. It’s manifesting in new products, new business models, new media, and new venues in which to showcase the enormous strides underway.

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Friday, May 11th Radio Show

Mother's Day the Eco Way

FRIDAY 11AM EST: This Sunday is Mother's Day, and what better way to treat your mother than with a trip to the spa, and then whisk her away to a fantastic dinner. But, you can also be kind to the Mother Earth by supporting businesses that integrate environmental sustainability and quality service in their pampering practices. Today we speak with two industry leaders who can help you and your mother achieve the luxurious relaxation associated with fine dining and spa treatment, but with an eco twist.

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Thursday, May 10th Radio Show

Building and Selling Stylish Green Dwellings

THURSDAY 11AM EST: Dealing with a real estate agent or developer who incorporates environmentally and socially responsible business practices into their process can help you align your personal values with a large purchase like buying a home. Today's guests include emerging leaders in New York City real estate and also in Winston Salem, NC green development and both are setting the standard in their fields.

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The Lazy Environmentalist: Table of Contents

The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living by Josh Dorfman TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . 5 1 Fashion First: CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES . . . 8 2 The Great Outdoors: OUTDOOR GEAR . . ....

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Wednesday, May 9th Radio Show

Cool Conservation: Sharks!

WEDNESDAY 11AM EST: They have survived for over 450 million years. They control two thirds of the planet. They are the world's top predators. Today it's all about sharks and man's interaction with them.

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Monday, May 7th Radio Show

Green Fashion All-Stars

TUESDAY 11AM EST: Today is all about glamorous green. We are exploring how you can live the life of a fashion maven, and still be earth aware. No sacrifices, no itchy materials, just pure style and sass.

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Monday, May 7th Radio Show

Green Friends: The Rise of a Global Green Community

MONDAY 11AM EST: This past weekend was huge for our Lazy Environmentalist, Josh D. He was down in Atlanta at the International Furnishings and Design Association, and then he was back here in NYC curating Designers & Agents and spreading that good green word. Today's guests are just a few of the friends that Josh made and they are here to tell us about some incredibly innovative green advances happening all over the globe.

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Thursday, May 3rd Radio Show

The Greening of the Fashion Industry

THURSDAY 11AM EST: Today we look at the fashion industry and its efforts to go green. We start with the basics: trade shows, models, clothes, and from there you add in the eco-component. Today's guests show us just how feasible that shift can be.

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Wednesday, May 2nd Radio Show

Too Cool for School: Green Dorks and Eco Geeks

WEDNESDAY 11AM EST: Today's show is dedicated to all you techies, geeks, and nerds who are getting the last laugh with all your cool green gadgets. But don't worry if you aren't a longstanding subscriber to Popular Science and the like, because today we are giving the good green word to all you non-gadget inclined listeners.

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Tuesday, May 1st Radio Show

Lifestyles of the (Eco) Rich and Famous

TUESDAY 11AM EST: If you've ever felt alone in your quest for the ultimate eco-friendly lifestyle, today's show will remind you that this modern green movement is in fact a team sport. It turns out that not only you, but your neighbors, friends, and some major Hollywood stars are all making environmentally conscious changes to their ever-glamorous lives. If they can green glamorously, so can you.

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