Green Success Stories sat down with Ben Candea, CEO of LAC Consulting and Fractional Chief of Staff for Early- and Growth-stage Companies. Ben describes his shift from media/entertainment to more meaningful climate work, and the way his fractional Chief of Staff services enable early-stage founders and CEOs to dedicate their time and brainpower to their most important decisions, ultimately enabling their growth and success. Ben describes how he often thinks about his two year old son one day asking what he did to preserve the planet for him and his generation (and all those after), and how he needs to say – I did everything I could.

Green Success Stories sat down with Melissa Farney, Director of Marketing for TECfusions.  Melissa describes the way TECfusions designs and deploys more efficient, adaptive reuse solutions for data centers that reduce environmental impact and accelerate innovation. She likewise describes her personal efforts at building a self-sustaining farm, guided by the principles of circularity. She hopes readers recognize that meaningful change starts with each of us, right where we are.

Green Success Stories put Aviv Dekel, CEO of Co-Energy, in The Green Spotlight. Aviv describes the exciting technology used by Co-Energy to convert plastic waste into energy outputs, and to convert biomass waste into biochar. Aviv describes her connection to nature, her sense of gratitude to her environment, and her efforts to advocate for a more sustainable future, both privately and in her work efforts. She hopes readers realize that though waste to value is not as “shiny” as cyber, IT or even AI, it has tremendous potential to be the real driving force in mitigating climate change.

Green Success Stories shines The Green Spotlight on Ashton Hertrich Giraldo, Sales Manager for Pieralisi North America.  Ashton describes his dedication to integrating sustainability and circular economy principles into industrial processes, and the exciting green benefits that Pieralisi’s decanter centrifuge provides in optimizing resources, minimizing waste and reducing operational costs. He cherishes the role his company plays in helping empower industries to transition toward more environmentally (and economically) responsible operations.

Green Success Stories sat down with Cassidy Wilson, Sustainable Traveler and Content Creator. Cassidy describes her passion for world travel, and especially for sustainable tourism. As the head of ChasingCassidy.com she creates captivating stories and stunning visuals to raise awareness for impactful causes, while at the same time providing consulting services for small nonprofits. She hopes to help readers see that sustainable travel is not just possible but incredibly rewarding – It leads to deeper connections, more authentic experiences, and a greater appreciation for the places we explore.

Green Success Stories shines the Green Spotlight on Adi Benea, climate action educator for the Terra.do Learning for Action course, Climate Fresk facilitator trainer, and creator and leader of indiGaia, an organization providing regenerative learning journeys. Adi discusses his extensive and evolving sustainability journey, from feeling the connectedness of nature and humans in his birthplace in the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania, to learning and working in Surakarta, Indonesia where he created indiGaia, to travels and transformative educational experiences in Vietnam, Ecuador, and the pre-Colombian culture off the coast of Playas, and beyond. Adi encourages readers to embrace the learning and teaching experiences that are happening in our lives daily, and to recognize how we all contribute to how our world looks and feels.

Green Success Stories puts Jack (Tato) Bigio, co-founder and co-CEO of UBQ Materials, into The Green Spotlight. Tato describes his journey from heading a publicly traded investment firm, to founding a renewable energy firm in 2008, to cofounding and co-leading UBQ Materials into an international leader. He describes UBQ’s unique process of converting landfill-bound waste into a climate positive plastic alternative, one being adopted and used by major companies worldwide. He hopes to inspire others that efficient technological innovations like UBQ can help us protect the environment and help us transition to a truly circular economy.

Green Success Stories puts Yousef Farraj, CEO and Founder of SOLRA-PV, in The Green Spotlight. Yousef describes the hazardous waste and environmental impact of society’s widespread reliance on disposable batteries in IoT devices. His company, SOLRA-PV, aims to change all that via their indoor photovoltaic panel that harnesses artificial light and generates power from that for wires sensors and low tech devices. He sees a future in which self-powered electronics will be the norm, and GreenEnergy Corners will fill electronics stores.

Green Success Stories sat down with Sonya Davidson, CEO of H2 Energy Now. Sonya describes her fascination with water from an early age, and her understanding of the power of its component hydrogen for energy. She discusses the growth of her startup and imagines a future where green energy usage abounds, especially due to its cost-effectiveness. She encourages readers follow their dreams and to recognize that to be wise is to learn from everyone.

Green Success Stories shines The Green Spotlight on Yoni Sappir, CEO of Future, an Israeli consulting firm pushing for bold climate action. Yoni describes his evolution from the tech and business world to the world of sustainability and climate tech, forwarded by his sudden awakening (after a sleepless night) to the likely damage to be caused to beaches, health and the future by a proposed gas rig project. He has moved on to found the grassroots Israel Earth Guardians, as well as the Clean Energy Forum, and has since channeled his expertise into scaling global green ventures. His mission – to make Israel a global leader in the fight against climate change, and to ensure a cleaner, greener future for all.

Green Success Stories sat down with Shahar Cohen, VP of Engineering at Plastic Back, a pioneers of a PVC recycling process that converts plastic waste, even the most difficult to recycle, into valuable resources, significantly reducing landfill waste and lowering the carbon footprint of plastic production. Shahar describes his journey from desalination efforts to sustainable aquaculture, to plastic waste reduction. He foresees a cleaner, healthier future with his company leading the way to a circular economy in the plastics industry. He invites industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to join in that effort.

Green Success Stories sat down with Abdurrahman (Abdu) Bejjaj, CEO and Founder of Ignition Packaging. Abdu’s interest in fighting plastic pollution started early on, when he created biodegradable plastic from milk at his school science fair. At 18 he conducted a full-scale research project analyzing cellulose-based films. Now, at 21, he is the founder and CEO of Ignition Packaging, a sustainable materials company dedicated to revolutionizing the packaging industry with biodegradable plastic derived from agricultural waste and plant-based plasticizers. Abdu sees a future where, led by individual action and innovative technology from Ignition Packaging, sustainable packaging is readily available, economically smart, and in fact, the norm.

Green Success Stories puts Matias Sigal, CEO and Co-Founder of REplace, in The Green Spotlight. Integrating social impact with successful ventures is the theme of Matias’ work experience. From Buenos Aires to Tel Aviv and from there to multiple countries around the world, he has been proving that technology can play a big role in combatting climate change. As CEO of REplace he continues to do so, leading the way by identifying the most promising sites for renewable energy projects, in a way that eliminates months of manual work, minimizes development risks, and maximizes ROI.

Green Success Stories puts Dustin Muscato, CEO and Founder of Green Street Advisory, LLC, in the Green Spotlight. Dustin describes his career journey from renewable electrical power engineer to Wall Street private equity and credit work, to creating and growing green gas retail energy and residential solar platforms to tremendous achievements in customer acquisition and environmental benefits. Heading Green Street Advisory, Dustin provides the full breadth of business advisory and resource optimization services that enable companies and investors to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and profit. He stresses that sustainability isn’t a buzzword, but rather a strategy that can deliver real results. He hope to inspire readers to think bigger, act bolder, and find partners who’ll roll up their sleeves with you.

Green Success Stories puts Dr. Moshiel Biton, CEO and Foundor of Addionics LTD, in The Green Spotlight. Dr. Biton describes the critical role batteries play in the global decarbonization effort, and the great strides Addionics has made in improving rechargeable battery architecture while reducing cost and adding capacity. He encourages readers to drive meaningful change and engage in efforts that create real and lasting impact, in green energy, healthcare, education or any other field – push boundaries and follow your vision.

Green Success Stories puts Jill Murphy, CEO of Magen eco-Energy US, in The Green Spotlight. Jill describes the core sustainability mission of her company, and their efforts at providing eco-friendly, energy-efficient solar pool heating solutions that dramatically reduce expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. She reminds homeowners, business owners, and community members that by choosing eco-friendly alternatives, you not only benefiting yourself but also lead by example and inspire others to make greener choices.

Green Success Stories puts Giuseppe Dal Prá, Founder and CEO of The Odyssean Institute, into the Green Spotlight. Giuseppe describes his call to public service and his duty to innovate institutions scientifically and democratically to combat impending climate catastrophe. He expands on the work of The Odyssean Institute which he founded and leads, including the methodologies they use to empower the public toward climate action. 

Green Success Stories puts Jeff Ackel, CEO of Sigma Thermal, Inc., in The Green Spotlight. Jeff credits his engineering experience with seeing the significant value to be gained in energy efficiency and in reducing waste of all kinds. He describes the advances Sigma Thermal provides in reducing emissions and improving efficiency in industrial equipment. Jeff points to the impactful things we can do to reduce emissions in the industrial space, and how the technology already exists. Per Jeff, the great thing is that efficiency gains benefit everyone and are not a zero-sum game.

Green Success Stories puts James Ayer, Founder and CEO of Siamang Solar, in the Green Spotlight. James shares his journey from soul-sucking corporate America to the challenges, successes, and meaningful efforts of starting and running a climate startup. Siamang Solar offers solar, storage, EV charging, and other energy products to homeowners, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities, and likewise ensures that contributions are made to the recipient’s favorite cause. James stresses optimism in the fight against climate change and encourages those thinking of starting work in this field to just do it!

Green Success Stories sat down with Tory McBrien-Vranken, Connecticut Program Coordinator for WasteZero. Tory described her sustainability journey, including her shift from individual actions to a systemic approach. As Connecticut Program Coordinator for WasteZero she is leading the way on initiatives that transform how we manage waste—recycling, trash, and food scraps—at a community-wide level, including the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) solution that can reduce waste by 44%! Tory hopes readers learn that small, systemic changes can have a huge ripple effect in the fight against climate change.