50 States of Sustainability
Companies and organizations are increasingly leading the way to a United States economy driven by renewable energy and sustainability. In this series comprised of short documentaries, CEOs and upper management at a variety of companies, non-profits and government agencies will present their science based solutions and visions for the future. We also focus on young leaders that are making those visions of the future a reality. They will present the challenges that lie ahead, and how they are endeavoring to solve big problems and make a difference through their work. Government can set the policy agenda, but for real change to occur the private sector must be incentivized and fully engaged. Companies and organizations are in a unique position to innovate and have a significant impact in a shorter time. An educated and motivated work force is a critical part of affecting change from within every industry. We want to infuse this series with a sense of hope to empower all people, and instill in them a call to action to join the country's move toward a more sustainable future.
Topic Areas
Built Environments
Construction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. It’s essential that significant changes in the building industry happen to reduce these emissions. To accomplish this companies are implementing innovative building practices and materials sourcing aimed at creating net zero or net positive buildings.
Circular Economy/Recycling
Across many industries people are working to make products that can be easily recycled so that new raw materials do not have to be created. Also, many large businesses and startups are utilizing materials science and technology to create materials that biodegrade easily. This movement toward a circular economy is proving to not only be good for the environment, but potentially very profitable.
Electric Vehicles
The electrification of transportation is an essential part of combating climate change. Almost every type of vehicle can be electrified including electric cars, trucks, aircraft, tractors and trains.
Energy Transition
There is significant movement in all sectors of the US economy to make the transition to clean energy.
Regenerative Agriculture
A huge portion of global CO2 emissions are from agriculture. Regenerative farming practices and carbon sequestration are among the many ways that greenhouse gas emissions from farming can be reduced.
Renewable Energy
Energy production is the leading source of global C02 emissions. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and other sources of renewable energy have the potential to meet a large portion of the demand for energy.
The 50 States of Sustainability series includes the following titles:
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Built EnvironmentsConstruction and operation of buildings is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. It’s essential that significant changes in the building industry happen to reduce these emissions. To accomplish this companies are implementing innovative building practices and materials sourcing aimed at creating net zero or net positive buildings.
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Circular Economy/RecyclingAcross many industries people are working to make products that can be easily recycled so that new raw materials do not have to be created. Also, many large businesses and startups are utilizing materials science and technology to create materials that biodegrade easily. This movement toward a circular economy is proving to not only be good for the environment, but potentially very profitable.
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Electric VehiclesThe electrification of transportation is an essential part of combating climate change. Almost every type of vehicle can be electrified including electric cars, trucks, aircraft, tractors and trains.
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Energy TransitionThere is significant movement in all sectors of the US economy to make the transition to clean energy.
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Regenerative AgricultureA huge portion of global CO2 emissions are from agriculture. Regenerative farming practices and carbon sequestration are among the many ways that greenhouse gas emissions from farming can be reduced.
50 States of Sustainability, Season 1: Renewable EnergyEnergy production is the leading source of global C02 emissions. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and other sources of renewable energy have the potential to meet a large portion of the demand for energy.
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