Green

Peter Arpin recently had a taping of his show about Green technology on Renewable Now , that can be viewed at http://www.arpingreen.blogspot.com/.

Three of our summer helpers, who are either recent college graduates or are attending college, attended the taping.  Below are their email's and views of the topic and the show, followed by a note from Peter Arpin.

Mr. Arpin,

I really enjoyed participating in today’s recording of Renewable Now. I feel that I was able to learn a lot about the each speaker’s products and learned much more about the available ways to increase the use of green technology including the electric vehicles and the Phase Change products. I feel that many people always hear about “going green,” but are unaware as to just how many opportunities they have to participate in the reduction of harmful elements on our environment. As a recent college graduate, I am looking to advance my career by applying to Graduate School and have been actively looking for employment in my area of interest, Teaching English as a Second Language. I particularly enjoyed listening to the interviews today from the professional side as well as the educational side. As a student looking to start my career, it is important to see what aspects in the professional world are valued and which ones lead to successful careers. Listening to you today, as well as the members of the Sierra Club and Peter Horwath, was very helpful and inspirational in terms of both green technology and important steps in advancing one’s career.

Thank you,

Elissa Owens

Mr. Arpin,

I think the importance of our environment is not something we can put on the backburner while we focus on our petty political troubles.  In this room were a bunch of people so dedicated to the cause of environmental protection and safety that they felt the need to share it with whoever they could.  Phase Change was a really interesting project, and while he may not have been sharing the project in a national spotlight, it was something that would get noticed.  It was only a matter of time.  The one thing I keep going back to, and the one thing I can only focus on is the dedication shared by Peter Arpin and the 4 people he interviewed.  They weren’t some business trying to make money, they were normal people who legitimately care about what they preach and walk the walk.

Thank you,

Andrew Kunzmann

Mr. Arpin,

Today’s taping of Renewable Now was a great way to learn more about green initiatives, and how much of an impact they can have on everyone.  I really enjoyed hearing you, Pete from Phase Change, and the members of the Sierra Club speak about their ideas for change.  Some of the most interesting points mentioned in the interviews were the topics connecting environmentally conscious companies, and the job growth they can create.  This is such an important topic, especially for Rhode Island.  There is such a correlation between implementing environmentally friendly business practices, and creating these new jobs to carry out those business practices.  There are so many engineers, architects, electricians, manufacturers, etc. involved in putting these ideas into action.  Therefore, more job opportunities.  Not only do eco-friendly investments (installing solar panels, energy saving products such as Bio pcm, and electric vehicles) help the environment, they also help the economy.  The interviews I saw today at the taping made me realize how so many green investments can be a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Thank you,

Caroline Delaney

PETER ARPIN'S REPLY TO OUR INTERNS AND FOR OTHER INTERESTED YOUTH OR THOSE THAT CAN INFLUENCE OUR YOUTH

Hi Dave,

Please pass on my thanks to the interns for their participation and feedback.

Our goal, as you know, in creating and broadcasting a show (now seen by over 10,000 viewers a month, plus over 3,000 readers a month on the related blog) is to let people, specially young people, know what is possible out there.  To introduce them to new products, companies, organizations, all of whom can possibly change their lives and world...for the better, of course.

It is amazing to me how big the green economy is and, more importantly, how quickly it is growing.  I hope they get a chance to jump in and be a part of a whole new economy.

Peter