Thank you to all who contributed their time, effort, and insight into the making of Sustainable America!
Special thanks to the following:
Frank Foley IV
Nik Tyler
Drew at Compunirvana
Joanna at Back In Action
Miami's Intercontinental West
San Francisco's The Orchard Garden
Ryan at SameUnderneath
Anthony at Starry Night Lights
Anne at the Autonomie Project
Lisa and Lisa at the Green Foundation
Burlington, VT's Courtyard Marriot
Boston's The Onyx
New York City's The Muse
Portland, OR's Hilton
Austin, TX's Habitat Suites
Robert Plarr at Angels' nest
Bryan at New Belgium Brewery
Liz at Organic Beauty Store
Clint and Bobbi at Equaris
Bryant at Rain Reserve
Scott and Andrea at One Village Coffee
Bill and Beth at Helicon Works
Paul at Good Night Naturals
Jeff at Voltaic Systems
November 6, 2008
Progress is still being made on the initial cuts of Sustainable America. Predicted completion is set for the first of the New Year. Big congratulations to Barack Obama!
Bellingham, WA
The editing has begun. This is a beautiful and inspiring city. Very pleased to be here to finish the project. A healthy dose of gratitude to 21c inventioneering for there generosity in providing editing space. Doug you are a true environmental champion! Thank you!
September 2, 2008
Thanks for the great shoot today Amy! Inspirational and from the heart!
August 30, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
Back at the Aware Pictures birthplace. An inspiring and colorful one indeed. Rory, it was so great to see you again! Thanks for taking the time to talk with us! Best of luck with your new books and DVDs and thank you on behalf of myself, the many humans you brought light to, and especially from the environment and all the animals you have saved from the slaughter house! Nik, your hospitality and friendship is most appreciated! When is our next tea time?
August 16, 2008 Hopland, CA
The Solar Living Institute is an amazing place! SolFest officially ended the Sustainable America tour in perfect style! Thank you John for your dedication and passion. Tyler, much appreciaiton!
August 13, 2008 - Boise, ID
Lisa and Lisa, the Green Foundation is so helpful! You bring insight, health and well-being to all the lives you touch. Thanks so much for caring and thank you for your commitment!
Park City, Utah
Starry Night Lights, thanks for taking the time to meet with us! Best wishes in the future and thank you for all that you have done and coninue to do!
Fort Collins, CO
New Belgium Brewery, what a place! The quality of the beverages, the environmental efforts of the operation, and the friendliness of everyone involved, simply remarkable! Bryan, thanks for your hospitality!
Boulder, CO
The lovely Boulder! Renewable Choice Energy, great work! Gretchin it was a pleasure as always! Thank you so much for all your efforts! Dr. Frank Kreith, your work is truly astounding! The contributions you have made to this world weigh up there with the greatest who have ever wallked. Thank you! Marion, it was so wonderful to see you again! Keep shining your beautiful light!
August 7, 2008 - Colorado
Revolutionary Cleaners, your name says it all. Thanks for the great shoot! Ecofutures Building, simply terrific the work you are doing! Zev Paiss and the Co-housing community thanks for taking the time to share your lovely space with us! Wonderland and Jim nice work! Thanks for the tour and time!
Lincoln, NE
Straws, Sticks, and Bricks, it was a pleasure to meet with you! Best of luck in the future. Organic Beauty Store, it was such a great time! Liz and family thank you for your hospitality!
Kansas City, MI
Bridging the Gap, so glad we were able to squeeze in a time to meet. Great work!
Augus 4, 2008 - St. Louis, MI
Alberici, kudos and thanks for the wonderful oppurtunity to tour one of America's most healthy workspace!
Afton, MN
Equaris, your greywater system is most remarkable! Keep at it! Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Madison, WI
Rain Reserve, brilliance in simplicity, true genius. Congradulations! Eco-friendly flooring, may some day all of our floors be eco-friendly. Thanks for helping to pave the way!
Chicago 7-30-08
El Furniture and Jill, thanks for the work you do. Looking forward to seeing what the future has in store. SunOven and Paul, thanks for taking the time out of your day to meet with us. Green Grid Roofs, great concept and great display of quality!
Tallmmadge, Ohio
Myers Moters, keep up your great work with the Sparrow! May March of 2009 see the production in full tilt!
July 28, 2008
Comet Skateboards, your commitment to FSC certified wood and innovations are inspiring to us all!
Burlington, VT
The Courtyard, thanks for our stay! It made our trip that much more enjoyable! Seventh Generation, you guys are doing so much! Truly looking after 7 generations ahead! Thank you
July 24, 2008
The Alternative Energy Store, thanks for caring about how we inhabit this planet and thank you for the education you are bringing the public!
Boston, MA
The Onyx, what a pleasure it was to spend time there. The Autonomie Project, keep up your great work! Thanks so much for all that you do! I wish you so much success in the future! I love your shoes!!
MIT and Harvard
John, thanks for giving us your time and sharing with us your expertise on masonry! Marilyn, Thank you for your amazing work with natural lighting! Dr. Spengler, thank you for taking the time to share with us the many insights on air quality and the environment.
July 19, 2008
E-House - Michael, thanks for your tremendous efforts in architectural sustainability.
New York City
Josh, thanks for not being lazy and taking the time to write The Lazy Environmentalist. The Muse, very stylish and sheik! Thank you so much for our stay!
July 17, 2008
One Village Coffee, your efforts are felt here and other places in this world and we are grateful for them! Thank you so much for the lovely evening too! Radius, your toothbrushes are rad! Your innovation and attention to the detail is so important and it shows! Martin Guitars, for decades your guitars have made so much merriment! May they continue with that tradition for many more to come! Great work!
Philadelphia, PA
Wright Designs, you sure are thinking in the right direction! B-Corporation, what a great concept! The White Dog and Judy, thanks for taking the time with us.
Washington D.C
Chris and the World Watch Institute, your work is so incredibly important! Thanks for the great interview! Bill, your architecture is brilliant! Beth, thanks for taking the time to care for the deceased and walking us through your lovely garden. Corey and The Forest Stewardship Council, Thank you for all that you do! May our forests remain healthy and intact for many more centuries! GreenPeace and Scott, thanks for your courage and tenacity to go to places where not many would dare to go. You are so appreciated!
July 15, D.C.
An amazing, insightful, and productive journey here in the country's capitol. USGBC and Doug many thanks for your work and for explaining the LEED certification to us. Lester Brown, keep up your incredible work and thanks for sharing some of your afternoon and insight with us! Huvco, great solar tubes! Ahhhh natural lighting!!
July 13, Washington D.C.
Bill and Beth, we thank you for opening your lovely home to us! It is going to be an enjoyable stay! : )
July 11, Mulberry Grove, Georgia
Thank you Waldrops for your hospitality! The opportunity to rest and feel like we are at home is such a tremendous help to our trip!
Miami, FL
Intercontinental, your hospitality was spectacular! Thanks so much for making our stay such a pleasure! Kopali Organics, keep up the great work! We thank you here in the states as well as abroad in the cultures you provide employment too. Karma Car Wash, great concept, great work! Ecoist, you guys are the best! Style and quality all the way!
June 28, Rosemary Beach
What a splendid place. Thank you Foley's for the restful and relaxing stay!
New Orleans, Louisiana
Glad to see the city in such great shape! Dartmouth and the Big Green Bus, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
June 23 through 25, Austin, Texas
What a fantastic city! Music, culture, southern hospitality! Habitat Suites, thank you for a memorable stay. Lincoln and Nancy keep up the great work! Kelly, it was a pleasure to have met you! Looking forward to the next time our paths cross. Frank, great to have you back buddy! Whole Foods, way to lead by a great example!
Taos, New Mexico
Angels' nest... Ahhhh finally! Robert and Victory, KUDOS!
Flagstaff, Arizona
Jeff so wonderful to see you again my dear friend! May the force always be with you!! Lindsay, a pleasure to meet you! May you influence many! Barbara, the Kerr- Cole Sustainable Living Center is amazing. Such a pleasure to meet you guys!
June 12 through 15 - Arcosanti and Cosanti
Arcosanti and Cosanti, what neat places! Lots of creativity and novelty! Paolo, thank you for taking the precious time to meet with us! Erin, thanks for making the trip so memorable! Frank GET WELL BUDDY!
Los Angeles
Ahh, the lovely city of my home for the last 5 years. Great to be back! Life Source Water, keep up the great work! Jennifer, your mobile homes rock! Chris, thanks for the great day buddy! Robert, Beezhan, and Juliano thanks for sharing your insight! Mansour... it is always a triumphant pleasure! Rod, so happy that Leaf is what it is! Thanks for your passion and contributions to society! As well as the delicious and nutritious lunch!
Santa Barbara
Fairview Gardens is most splendid. A garden in the middle of the city! We need more of that! Tynes thanks for everything! Owen, thanks for the great interview! Best of luck with Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies!
Santa Cruz, CA
Mindy and Tana, your redwoods retreat have rested our bones and filled our spirit with the beauty of the forest. Much love!
San Jose
The world of recycling... pretty incredible. We are doing it! Thank you Virginia! Thank you Wesley. And THANK YOU to all of the committed Green Team members making the recycling plant operate so smoothly! You are all heroes!
June 4, 2008
Plyboo, beautiful woods. Thank you Dan. Thank you John.
Walnut Creek
Daliya, your efforts are remarkable. I congratulate you!
San Francisco
The Orchard Garden... health and comfort. Trisha, you are great!
Napa Valley June 2, 2008
Doug Shafer the world thanks you. Andy, cheers! Terry a smile, a big smile. John, “When spring comes the grass grows by itself” and frogs leap.
Redwoods National Forest
Ahhh, the precious and wise trees.... Thank you.
Portland, OR May 31, 2008
Sameunderneath style and consciousness period. Thank you Tracy and Doug. Your hospitality was kind and so helpful. Greenloop... more style and grace. Mia, thanks for the insight on the cities of the future!
May 29, 2008 Seattle, Washington
The official start to the Sustainable America production. What a great start too with oEcotextiles!