The Ethos Project was started on Bainbridge Island and so it made sense to kick off with a set of interviews from there. Bainbridge is a short ferry ride from Seattle and a hot bed of environmentalism. With a population of just 24,000 there are between 120-160 non-profit organizations, many of which are environmentally related. In addition many prominent environmentalists have chosen Bainbridge as their home.
We have interviewed a cross section of leaders on the island covering climate action, land conservation, green building, environmental education and even the dangers of corporate globalization. See the list below and click to view multimedia articles from interviewing each of them.
Environmental Leaders from Bainbridge Island – What Drives Them?
Mike Cox – Climate Action
Mike spent 25 years at the EPA and made national headlines in 2017 when he sent a scathing resignation letter to the new EPA administrator.
David Korten – Ecological Civilization
David is a best selling author, lecturer, and former Harvard Business School professor who has advocated for an “ecological civilization” for over 30 years..
Barb Trafton – Land Conservation & Trails
For over 30 years Barb has worked tirelessly to protect open space and create 10+ miles of new trails on the island..
Jason F. McLennan – Green Buildings
Jason is one of the most influential figures in sustainable architecture, the creator of the Living Building Challenge and a catalyst behind some of the greenest buildings on the planet.
More stories from Bainbridge Island environmental leaders – coming soon!
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