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Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions, through annual membership and everyday actions. Kate stepped into her role at 1% for the Planet in May 2015 bringing a strong track record as a leader, including roles as Board Chair of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), as Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, as founder and owner of a farm business enterprise, and as an elected political leader in her community. Kate earned a BA at Princeton University where she majored in history, and an MS at the MIT Sloan School of Management where she focused on organizational systems. Kate is a master’s distance runner, kitchen gardener, and always wants more time to read and write. Kate lives in Vermont with her husband and two children.
In this episode we cover:
How companies that are not yet walking the walk can still help the environmental movement How perfection can be the enemy of progress to any worth-while cause Some of the benefits and challenges of environmental philanthropy How 1%FTP makes it easy for anyone (not just companies and non-profits) to give back and help the planet 1% for the Planet Online: 1% for the Planet - A global network of businesses, nonprofits and individuals working together for a healthy planet. More than $175 Million dollars given back to the environment. 1%FTP on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Kate Williams on Social Media: LinkedIn Learn more: Join the Mailing List | Read the 1%FTP mission | Join the cause!
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079: Sustainable Seafood & The Healthy Oceans Cookbook with Jackie Marks of the Marine Stewardship Council
078: Ocean-Friendly Snacks to the Rescue with Pat Schnettler of 12 Tides
Welcome to Season 2 of A Sustainable Mind!
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074: Kamea Chayne of Green Dreamer Podcast on Sustainable Fashion and Mindfulness
073: Seabin Project’s Pete Ceglinski on Cleaning Our Oceans, Simple Solutions, and Focusing Upstream
072: People of Color in the Outdoor Community with José González of Latino Outdoors
071: Emotional Sustainability and Self-care with JJ Flizanes
070: Purpose & Cause-based Podcasting
069: Angel's Envy Whiskey Toasts The Trees with Ashley Erwin
068: Clean Energy in our Communities with Ted Bardacke of Clean Power Alliance
067: Sustainable & Ethical Fashion with Aspen Murray of Ethigirl
066: Sustainable Intimacy Products with Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love
065: Dirty Gourmet: The Best Camping Food for Your Adventures with Emily Nielson
064: Samir Lakhani of Project EcoSoap - Recycled soap and hygiene education around the world
063: Slugs and Snails and Squid, Oh My! with Malacologist Jann Vendetti
062: Environmental Education at Any Age with The Earth Lady Izolda Trakhtenberg
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