Episode 7

Learning from the pros

Who are the individuals across Alberta taking action against climate change and what drives them to do it?

What we're chatting about:

02:09 - Get to know Pat Letizia

  • 04:35 - Pat has been a part of environmental granting programs that have dispersed over $11 million dollars to over 734 environmental projects

08:08 - Pat’s advice to new leaders or young leaders

10:43 - How Eco-Growth environmental is turning waste into bio-mass energy (carbon-neutral energy)!

13:40 - Eco-Growth’s motivation behind making environmentalism the core of their business

23:07 - The impact Eco-Growth is having on the environment

35:37 - How can we as individuals know that we are making a difference for the environment?

About our guests:

Pat Letizia

Pat Letizia has worked with Alberta Ecotrust Foundation for 25 of its 30-year history and led the organization as Executive Director and CEO for over 20 of those years. Pat received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 30th Annual Emerald Awards.

EcoGrowth Environmental

Eco-Growth Environmental Inc. is a Calgary-based technology company focused on providing GREEN initiatives and solutions to environmental challenges through the development of innovative and sustainable technology.

About the Podcast

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What On EARTH Can We Do?
Join us as we chat with Alberta's environmental leaders to unpack environmental topics and figure out what on earth we can do to take action against climate change and protect our environment!

About your host

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Alberta Emerald Foundation

The Alberta Emerald Foundation is a registered charity with the unique mission of accelerating environmental excellence by identifying and celebrating Alberta’s visionary leaders and by sharing best practices through the power of compelling educational narratives.

Through our educational narratives and celebration of Alberta’s environmental leaders, we’re building a future where all Albertans advance environmental excellence where they live, work, and play