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Break Some Dishes

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Defying the rules to inspire design. Under the lens of creativity, Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner swap stories with the unlikeliest of heroes in this fight to save our planet.

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46:45

One Man’s Battle with Plastic Pollution

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2024/05/15

Armed with a home-made suction device, David Rivers clears about 250 garbage bags worth of trash from the bayou and its tributaries each week. If you think one person can't make a difference, think again—you'll be as smitten with David as we are!Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Break Some Dishes is presented by Davies Office.

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44:02

Take a Seat on the Climate Beat

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2024/04/17

Cara Buckley and her team at the New York Times have decided to focus on the optimistic side of climate change. They’ve found people acting out on their own to create individual, yet replicable acts that have saved their own unique communities and ecosystems. Verda and Jon have been inspired by this message, and in this episode get the opportunity to talk with Cara about this work and how it can save our planet.Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode was produced by

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47:29

Good Neighbors Make Good Rebels

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2024/03/20

Karry King and Martin Schneider found themselves compelled to help their town of La Salle, Illinois after a toxic disaster and chemical fire at the Carus Chemical Plant.Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Break Some Dishes is presented by Davies Office.

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20:32

Shaping Sustainable Minds: Empowering Young Designers...

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2023/08/09

In this new episode, co-host Verda Alexander sits down with special guest Lisa Tucker, Head of the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management at Virginia Tech.Lisa shares her journey from a background in historic preservation to integrating sustainability into interior design education. She discusses her research on the impact of biophilic design in educational spaces and emphasizes the importance of nurturing curiosity and confidence in young designers. Join us as we explore the

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15:54

Designing with Purpose: Pioneering change with Linda...

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2023/07/19

In this episode of Break Some Dishes, Jon Strassner sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Linda Sorrento from mindful MATERIALS. They share their history of collaboration and how Linda inspired Jon to pursue a career in sustainability. Linda talks about her family's legacy of purpose and her journey into the design field with a focus on research and sustainability. The episode highlights the importance of curiosity, exploration, and commitment for young designers looking to make a positive

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14:48

Breaking the Mold: Interior Design Impact with Jenn Chen

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2023/06/23

In this episode of Break Some Dishes, co-host Verda Alexander sits down for a conversation with Jenn Chen, Principal Interior Designer at LMN Architects. They first discuss Jenn's groundbreaking research that has revealed the cyclical nature of interior renovations as it significantly contributes to carbon emissions, rivaling the impact of building structures themselves. Their conversation dives into the need for greater awareness and responsibility within the industry, challenging traditional

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20:47

Championing Change: Trailblazing Sustainable Design...

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2023/05/24

Join host Jon Strassner as he engages in a conversation with Ken Wilson, Design Principal at Perkins&Will in Washington D.C. With over two decades of friendship, Jon and Ken delve into Ken's career journey, the evolution of sustainable design, and the critical role of sustainability in shaping the future of the industry. Ken discusses founding his own design firm that embraced sustainable design early on with clients including Greenpeace, the Environmental Defense Fund, the World Wide Fund for

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40:34

Earth Day: Activate Accordingly

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2023/04/21

Earth Day: Activate Accordingly Join Jon and Verda during this special episode for Earth Day 2023 discussing activism! They look at the history of activism and its importance in creating social change, emphasizing design and activating locally. They also examine influencing large corporations and the government, encouraging people to take action by joining a passionate group, downloading an app, or tweeting. There are many different ways to be an activist, from marching to voting to mobilizing

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47:06

Roundtable: Climate, Health, and Equity

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2023/03/30

We are breaking some dishes a little differently with this new roundtable episode discussing climate, health, and equity! Our panel of roundtable guests talks with Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander about the importance of creating equitable and sustainable designs that are healthy and accessible to everyone. The group emphasizes the need for further education and understanding of green practices and available resources. They also touch on the power of students to influence the future, how to talk

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51:13

Creating with wonder and rigor.

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2023/03/03

According to Natalie Nixon, more organizations need to have improvisational ways of working. Natalie says, “The future of work is Jazz.” Jazz is a model for new ways to work and optimize creativity. Described as a one-of-a-kind creativity expert, Natalie is the Creative Strategist and CEO at strategy firm, Figure 8 Thinking. In this episode, Natalie talks with Jon and Verda about the importance of wonder and rigor when it comes to creativity and innovation, the ethics of aesthetics, jazz and improv

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61:25

Building to better: LIVE from Greenbuild 2022

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2023/02/15

Let's break some dishes with game changers in sustainability LIVE from Greenbuild 2022! Our guests today talk with Jon and Verda about how they lead and make sustainable change in different ways through biomaterials and carbon capture, water and energy conservation, design accountability, carbon offsets, or resource reuse. Guest lineup includes: > Elizabeth Bridges, Co-founder at Sum Studio and OurCarbon > Alisha McFetridge, Co-founder & CEO at RainStick > Sean McFetridge, Co-founder & CTO at

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38:32

New Year, New Dishes To Break

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2023/01/25

We are breaking into the New Year with a twist. Our January episode kicks us off into 2023 where Jon and Verda have an insightful one-on-one conversation with each other. Guided by research, articles, and books the pair have read lately, they discuss different topics to lead us into 2023 including: - Green technology - What it means to be in "Goblin Mode" - Behavior habits and healthcare - Difficulties in making lasting change 2023 is here, let's get ready to break some dishes! Break Some Dishes

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78:58

Sustainability at Sea: LIVE from the Cruise Ship...

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2022/11/22

The Cruise Ship Interiors Expo is the world’s only exhibition and conference exclusively dedicated to connecting the cruise design industry - and Break Some Dishes had the unique opportunity to podcast LIVE from the event! In today's episode, you'll hear from: Jon Ingleton | Executive Editor of Cruise & Ferry Interiors My Nguyen | Director of Interior Design, Holland America Group Greg Walton | Founding Partner, Studio Dado These amazing guests sat down to educate us on the sustainable innovation

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46:41

From Scientist to Climatist.

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2022/10/11

Our guest today, Akshat Rathi, comes to us with a background in engineering and is a Senior Climate Reporter at Bloomberg, focused on shaping the energy and climate change conversation around the world. In this episode, Akshat discusses with Jon and Verda the different levers to be pulled to create climate action including policy, business, technology, people, and the media. He talks about technology trends, where the green opportunities lie for large companies, how media and the younger generation

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33:55

How to raise your climate voice.

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2022/09/22

How can we truly create radical change? Well, according to Jennifer Allyn, it's time to harness the power of the private sector to solve the climate crisis - and it starts with empowering YOU to motivate your company to support climate policy. Described as a true climate champion, Jennifer Allyn is the Director of Programs and Campaigns at ClimateVoice, an organization working to unlock corporate influence to address the crisis at scale. In today's episode, Jennifer will explain how we can each

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41:40

Can a design firm save humanity?

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2022/09/08

For this Break Some Dishes episode, our guest is the Founding Principal and Chief Design Officer of MASS Design Group, Alan Ricks! MASS stands for Model of Architecture Serving Society and Alan does just that, leading the strategy and design of projects around the globe and advancing the role of design to create a more equitable and just world. In this episode, Alan, Jon, and Verda come together to discuss the importance of creating a balance in the built environment and the impact of design choices

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60:36

LIVE from NeoCon: Part 2 - Deconstructing design for...

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2022/08/17

LIVE from NeoCon part 2 is here! In the last installment of our Live from NeoCon series, we chat with six incredible guests, all with unique backgrounds and experiences, to help us discover new ways of thinking and exploring fresh ideas in the world of design and sustainability. In today's episode, you'll hear from: Paul Shahriari | Founder & Chief Innovation Officer | ecomedes Elizabeth Whelan | Founder and Principal |Elizabeth Whelan Design David Cordell | Senior Technical Coordinator,

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50:59

LIVE from NeoCon: Part 1 - Designing for the future.

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2022/08/03

And we're LIVE! Ok, we decided to do something a little different...during NeoCon we managed to do a series of podcasts LIVE from the OFS showroom in Chicago. These conversations were incredible and we are so excited to finally share them with you! In today's episode, you'll hear from: Lauren Perich | Senior Designer | Studio O+A Todd Bracher | Founder & Creative Director | Todd Bracher Studio Carolyn Clark Beedle | Director Audience Development | One Workplace These amazing guests sat down to

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47:57

Design for Good is Good for Design

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2022/07/15

John Cary, currently the President & CEO of Eames Institute, is typically busy working his magic to bring design to the people. John has been a key player in the Pro Bono Design movement for a long time, and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Everyone deserves good design. Verda tells us that interior designers care a lot about people, the problem is that it has traditionally been for a specific group of people. We want more people to experience good design, so join us as we talk with

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35:05

Don't "Unwaste" our time!

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2022/06/30

The recycling system is broken. Did you know that only 9% of what we put in blue bin programs is actually recycled? Our guest today is on a mission to address this issue. In today's episode, hear how Ashley Gorrie and her company, Unwasted, are taking a stand to clean up recycling by harnessing the power of design and discarded plastics to create functionally beautiful furniture. When asked why she's pursuing this Unwasted vision when the road seems so challenging, Ashley said, "it may be the

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