It is my pleasure to introduce to you my guest blogger today Roxanne Pappas, the Wicked Energy Lady. Kat Kanavos
Roxanne Pappas: Wicked Energy
Is Your New Year’s Resolution To Go On a Diet……Again?
Think Sustainability for a Change
Replay Date: Monday, December, 2015
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Have you ever thought about making a pledge to live greener? It’s really a lot easier than dieting.
Did you know that the #NationalGeographic Greenex report shows that US consumers are last in the world in terms of sustainable behavior?
That’s right – dead last.
India and China finished at the top of last year’s rankings due to their public transportation systems and food production practices. What this means is that #sustainability is about more than fossil fuels and global warming. For Americans, sustainability means making smarter choices in terms of products and companies we support through our spending. My broadcast lists a number of tips which will help us raise our ranking in the next Greenex report.
Favor companies that provide transparency into their sustainability. Look for companies that are public about their environmental initiatives. Having said that, according to the Boston Consulting Group, MIT Sloan Mgt Review and the U N Global Compact, 58% of corporate boards are less than moderately engaged with corporate sustainability initiatives.
Why?
Because they still believe that sustainability initiatives are too expensive and they lack a long-term view of sustainability benefits. Since corporations are some of the largest consumers of resources and have some of the greatest impact on the environment, getting corporate leadership on board with sustainability initiatives are of the utmost importance.
Several corporations, however, are drawing a line in the sand. They include Walmart, McDonalds, Target, Netflix, Volkswagon and the National Hockey League.
Several cities and states are making new commitments to sustainability by slashing #greenhous gasemissions which benefit working class families who currently pay a higher share for electricity than wealthy residents. Some states are being ranked based on a local sustainability certification program that takes into account the social environment and economic impacts of local government and community efforts
Ultimately green living is about doing what you can. By embracing greener best practices, you’re not only doing your part to lessen your environmental footprint, but you’re also participating in a quickly growing movement which is proving that fossil fuels have become a dead weight we are dragging around. With #Viridianenergy’s influence, the US is finally at a place that makes sense to leverage the power of green energy resources and to quit relying on older methods of extracting energy (oil).
#Viridianenergy is part of a roadmap for the development of renewable energy sources across all 50 states by supplying renewable energy garnered from solar, wind and water to help the US transition to complete reliance on clean energy. #ElonMusk is an advocate and reasons that a solar power grid the size of a small corner of Arizona, could generate all the electricity the US would need.
About the Host: Roxanne Pappas is the Host of Wicked Green Energy, a show, dedicated to educating individuals about cutting edge green choices for the sustainability of our planet. She is also, an Independent Associate with Viridian Energy, a company that provides power from solar, wind and water directly to you, right now. You can help her bring our troops home from the Middle East and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Get in touch with Roxanne today!
Please visit her Facebook Page at Living It Up Green.
Contact: Roxanne Pappas/ Cell: 508-364-9964 / Email: RPappas7@Gmail.com
Learn about the Blog Host Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos @ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
