Green Sense Radio

Rebecca Chesney - Reducing Food Waste

Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses the ways we can reduce food waste, how she became a food anthropologist, and talks about creating a more sustainable food system. Rebecca also shares her knowledge about food waste in the Green Sense Quiz.

Backup battery power - Green Sense Minute

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, discusses commercial and residential backup power options for severe weather.

Back-up power in extreme weather

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, explains what businesses use to keep the power on all year, and what backup power systems homeowners can use, even in extreme weather. Nick also answers questions about weather and power outages in the Green Sense Quiz.

Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam

Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and has been reporting on food and agriculture for several years. She talks about her latest book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, and her investigative journalism career.

Investigating Corruption - Green Sense Minute

Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede. Her latest book is The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice. 

Caring for zoo animals - Green Sense Minute

Brendan Daley is Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free to visit in Chicago.

Brendan Daley - Lincoln Park Zoo

Brendan Daley, Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, discusses caring for the animals, conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement, and why the free zoo is a good place to visit in Chicago. Then Brendan answers questions about zoos in the Green Sense Quiz.

Rewarding Sustainability - Green Sense Minute

Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. 

Cash back for sustainable purchases

Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. Eunice explains a cash-back program for purchasing second-hand items, bikes and gear, and plant-based protein. You can also get cash back for charging your EV and using public transportation. 

Ines Sommer - Green Sense Minute

Ines Sommer is creator of The Hills documentary, which tells the story of Chicago's Southeast side and how the steel mills released contaminants into the environment.