Ever run into someone and think, "Wow, that's someone I'd like to be friends with." Well, that's what it was like when I met Brian Cowie. Brian is CEO and founder of the ThePaperMillStore.com. As you'll hear in this podcast, we met by "accident." But Brian's commitment to the environment, to serving his employees and his customers, and his good nature are not accidental. Brian graciously spend over two hours with me in conversation, about 45 minutes of which you can hear here.
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An important postscript to this interview: in the recording, Brian stated that his company reduced its carbon output by 7,000 tons. The correct figure was 15,000 pounds of carbon. Brian is deeply committed authenticity and honesty and it was very important to him that I made sure that the corrected value was published here. I gotta tell you, men like Brian Cowie are rare. Go buy some paper from him!!!
A few notes about topics mentioned in this podcast:
- To learn more about Brian's commitment to sustainability, check out this piece he wrote for Environmental News Network.
- Finch Paper has a strong to commitment to the environment, too.
- To read all about the Nature Conservancy's purchase of the Adirondack Woodlands, click here.
- The Forest Stewardship Council certifies papers and forests.
- Green-e is the company that audits Brian's company's energy practices.
Success tastes so sweet! That's just one reason to share Lori Saitz's cookies with someone. As Lori, founder
of Zen Rabbit Baking Company, points out: you get back what you give out.
In this interview, you can hear how Lori was inspired by gratitude to create a signature business offering: Gratitude Cookies. Lori talks about her commitment to social and environmental responsibility as well as how her company got its distinctive name. I think you'll love listening to Lori--her beautiful spirit comes through her voice loud and clear.
