Materials Management

Category Archives: Materials Management

Material Shifts (E36) – Paul Crovella

Posted on October 15, 2021 by greenerjsa

Do you think of wood as passe, old-school, rudimentary? Well, think again. In our conversation with Paul Crovella we learn that mass timber is one […]

Bio-synergistic design, Critical commentary, Energy, Green Building Tools, health, Interview, Materials Management, Outdoors!, people, Process, Products, resilience, Subject2Change

Materials Matter (S2C E29)

Posted on August 12, 2021 by greenerjsa

I read an incredible book about 16 years ago (or so) titled “Homes that Heal; and Those that Don’t” by Athena Thompson. Lisa did not […]

Advocacy, Green Building Tools, High Performance Tools, How did we get here?, Inspiration, Interview, Materials Management, Process, Products, Subject2Change

Soft, Supple, Sustainable (S2C E19)

Posted on May 14, 2021 by greenerjsa

Today we are all about cashmere and a vibrant, game-changing, craft business in Troy, NY. Meet a powerhouse and a joy, Kathleen Tesnakis, founder and […]

Bio-synergistic design, Business Spotlight, DIY, green business, Inspiration, Interview, Materials Management, Products, Subject2Change

Part 1 – How Clean Can a Business Be? (S2C E11)

Posted on March 12, 2021 by greenerjsa

It was so fun to talk with Mark Harrison about Black Kettle Soap, Company, his family’s craft-made soap and cleaning product business. Located in Troy, […]

community, DIY, health, Inspiration, Interview, Is it sustainable, Materials Management, people, Process, Products

Going ZERO in New Paltz (S2C E7)

Posted on January 29, 2021 by greenerjsa

Join us for a wonderful conversation with Rick Alfandre, founder and owner of Alfandre Architects, located in New Paltz, NY. Alfandre Architect and Eco Builders […]

Bio-synergistic design, Energy, Green Building Tools, health, High Performance Tools, Inspiration, Interview, Materials Management, Process, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

Materials Matter and Grassroots Education ROCKS (S2C E4)

Posted on January 8, 2021 by greenerjsa

Lauren and I launched Subject2Change a few months ago, with very little knowledge of making videos or promoting a channel on YouTube. We are continually […]

Advocacy, Green Building Tools, health, Interview, Materials Management, Process, Sustainability in Depth, The Profession

COVID Contemplations: Crafting Normalcy

Posted on May 15, 2020 by greenerjsa

Hoarding seem to be one of the hallmarks of this pandemic. I suspect that is normal for anything affecting a huge swath of our communities […]

community, Critical commentary, DIY, health, Materials Management, Personal Reflections

We Need to Close the Loop

Posted on August 19, 2018 by greenerjsa

I picked up new recycling bins a few days ago, as our bins have been totally mangled and broken by the pick-ups. Not to blame […]

Advocacy, Critical commentary, Materials Management

#breakfreefromplastic

Posted on August 3, 2018 by greenerjsa

I’m recently into a focused effort to reduce my plastic exposure and use, and here is an update. First, my umbrella thoughts: I truly believe […]

Inspiration, Materials Management, Personal Reflections

Is it Sustainable: Meal Delivery

Posted on July 20, 2017 by greenerjsa

Another choice for discussion regarding sustainability is food delivery services. I’m talking about meal delivery for at home preparation. Services such as Blue Apron and […]