I saw that Sustainability fulfills the social enterprise buckets for me of “doing good by doing well”. To do something where you care for other people and the planet can only surely lead to positives outcomes for our humanity worldwide.
Author: Dylan Welch
In honor of Earth Day, Going Green is planting a tree for every new person who follows us on Instagram and Facebook.
The cannabis industry is both controversial and profitable. For years, lawmakers struggled with the legalization of cannabis for tax purposes, while dealing with the stigma of making what was once considered a harmful drug available to the public. Slowly but surely, state by state cannabis would get legalized. First for medicinal purposes, than full legalization, and that’s when the money started rolling in. Here are a few fun facts about the economic impact of marijuana legalization: In 2015, Colorado collected more than $135 million in taxes and fees on medical and recreational marijuana. Sales in the state totaled over $996…
“My motivation was and still is to leave a legacy and to leave a better world than we have today to my future children and for my nephews and nieces. We owe it to future generations to sort the mess we are in out.”
Going Green had the opportunity to sit down with some experts at Smart Cities Week San Diego, which took place April 15-17th in downtown San Diego. The event was designed to bring together companies and individuals working towards creating more livable, workable and sustainable communities. Dylan Welch, Executive Producer and host of Going Green, was able to sit down with Qualcomm and Clean Tech San Diego to discuss upcoming trends in building sustainable cities. They are predicting a rise in electric vehicles, the IOT, and more and more cameras. Smart Cities Week will be featured in Episode Two of Going…
There are also huge economic benefits to sustainability which I love making the case for to businesses: reduced operating costs, increased employee engagement, reduced risks, attracting new customers, marketing opportunities and more.
The media industry, worth over $18 billion dollars a year, is constantly changing and evolving to fit consumer needs, with major corporations battling for marketshare. The media industry is extremely influential to the general public, as people are consuming content more than ever. When I say “media” I like to break it down into the following three categories, as they are all interconnected. Content – This includes the feature films, the television shows, the videos, the photos, the audio, and the text that is shared.Platforms – This includes everywhere that content is shared: Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Reddit, newspapers, magazines, blogs,…
Going Green was started as a way to help educate the general public about making lifestyle changes to help combat climate change. While it is important to make changes in your life to eliminate single use plastics and cut down on emissions, it is also important to understand where most of the issue comes from. A tiny fraction of the businesses in the world account for a majority of all global emissions. Cutting down on using straws and plastic bags is important, but it won’t have nearly an impact on the output of these companies every single day. This is…
Good friends of Going Green, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation recently shared a segment of Going Green where their partner, RESOLVE, discusses their experience working with LDF. Watch RESOLVE’s founder, Eric Dinerstein’s interview on Going Green where he discusses his experience working with Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and National Geographic. Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary Before The Flood came out in 2016, documenting how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet.
Everyday more evidence comes out from leading scientists and organizations about the effects climate change has on the world. We are all individual humans, and sometimes it seems like too large of a task to tackle, yet at the same time we all want to make a difference. Here are a few ways you can get involved. 1. Vote The most important thing we can do as individuals is to vote for politicians who want to enact laws and restrictions to prevent further damage. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez are examples of two politicians who are very outspoken about…
“Sustainability is imperative for humanity to prosper.” We must continue to search for solutions to feed and house our citizens, and provide people the opportunity to contribute to society, in a way that doesn’t endlessly consume finite resources. In order for the world, a country, a city, or even a person to be sustainable, they must create more than they consume. Right now we live in a consumer driven world. We buy a car to get around. We consume gasoline to move that car. We consume food, water, and land everyday as means to survive. We must think about ways…
As much as my financial advisor advises me against it, I am a sucker for going to a good coffee shop, and against my goodwill, buying a $4 coffee. Sure, I make my own coffee at home to kick off my day, but there’s something special about going to a cool local coffee shop to get my caffeine fix. In fact, I’m writing this from a coffee shop right now. I always try to bring my own reusable coffee mug when I can. The idea of a plastic cup, top, and straw being used every time I want to transfer…
Going Green had the opportunity to meet with Meghan Dambacher, on the residential team of San Diego Center for Children. The San Diego Center for Children is San Diego’s oldest non-profit serving children and families. They have 8 locations and provide community-based services within hundreds of homes and schools across San Diego County, and are empowering over 1,000 children and families every day. Meghan, thank you for being here. To start off, what was your motivation to get into this industry? I refuse to sit around and complain. It is way more fun to get involved. I work at the…
With the 24/7 news cycle it’s easy to get cynical. There’s a reason for that – cynical news gets clicks. Clicks drive revenue. Revenue grows a media business. So long story short, the CEOs and Executives at major news networks literally get rich off of your misery. The stress, the sad stories, the negativity – it all is to drive you back to tune in a few hours later. But I have good news! Sure, this article wont get as many likes as a FOX News article about how Donald Trump tweeted about the weather, but I don’t give a…
Going Green had the chance to sit down with Ned McMahon, CEO of Primo Wind. Tell us a little bit about you and your background: I studied engineering but never worked formally as an engineer. I built houses, boats, and more working mainly in composites. Then in 2006 I started a urethane foam company using non-toxic plant based chemistry. I ended up getting fired from that company and I started Primo Wind. I have had an interest in renewable energy since high school and finally had a chance to do it. What is a fun fact about you? I rescued…
Electric cars are the way of the future. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been at the forefront of making an affordable, fun, and attractive electric vehicle available to people of any economic status. Similar to Henry Ford, who built a car for the masses and drove the cost down through production efficiencies by perfecting the assembly line, Musk has built and released a car for the middle class. Let’s take a look at the cars that Tesla has available on the road today. Tesla Roadster The Tesla Roadster was produced by Tesla Motors from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was the…
Going Green got to sit down with Ricky Zollinger, host and producer of Going Green. Tell us a little bit about you and your background: I graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego with a degree in tv and film. I am a videographer and producer with an emphasis in creating content for social media. What is a fun fact about you? I used to play guitar and sing in a band. What was your motivation to get into this industry? My motivation comes from a need for a change in society. The earth is headed in a…
Going Green had the opportunity to sit down with Clint Bertucci, founder of Travr. Clint, tell us a little bit about you and your background: Born Entrepreneur, was in the real estate market end event planning for much of my life then decided to go back to school and study abroad. Ended up moving to Italy, traveling then moving back to the US after falling in love with travel. Started a company providing incredible travel experiences to young adults. What is a fun fact about you? What was your motivation to get into this industry? Truly fell in love with…
At this point hopefully you realize that we need to band together to make a change in our day to day lifestyles to help our planet. The problem is when dealing with such a large issue like climate change, it can be hard to find a place to start. Here are a few simple, easy ways to get take action into your own hands. Biodegradable Poop Bags for Dogs We all love our dogs! But when your furry friend goes number two a few times a day, those plastic bags add up quickly. I bought a huge box of biodegradable…
Going Green had the opportunity to meet with Shannon Bresnahan, Vice President of Cleantech San Diego. Shannon, Tell us a little bit about you and your background: I was born and raised in Southern California and have spent my entire adult life in San Diego. I earned a Communications B.A. from UC San Diego and spent the first 10 years of my career working in public relations and marketing at my alma mater, with most of those years doing marketing at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. After a short stint at a weather forecasting startup that spun out of Scripps, I…