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Ron Kamen is CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. His life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions to reduce their carbon footprint and save them money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, non-profits, and businesses to take their next step to increase energy efficiency and use renewable energy. He’s now building an online community of AWESome EarthKind people ready to “Go Clean and $ave Green.”

Before you blast those creepy crawlies with toxic chemicals, you may want to consider the fact that poisonous pesticides are designed to kill living organisms. Think they’re not harming your health? Think again. According to the U.S. CDC, Americans now have an average of 43 different pesticides in their bloodstreams. These are chemicals that can trigger everything from nausea, vomiting, and headaches to more serious health concerns, such as lung damage, reproductive problems, and cancer.

Once a single mom on food stamps, Kari Warberg Block, challenged an industry that by its nature is toxic. As the Founder & CEO of EarthKind, Kari discovered that 98% of pest control solutions sold were poison & kill methods – so she set out to invent a better solution: plant-based pest control powered by nature. Kari is joined by Rita Stadler, the Marketing Supervisor at EarthKind. Together, they reveal how we can rid our homes and schools of pests without harming them, the most common ways pests and rodents enter our homes, how pets contribute to pesky insect infestations, and can also be harmed by toxic pest control products including rodenticides and insecticides. Kari and Rita share misconceptions about the efficacy of natural pest control solutions and why integrated pest management (IPM) is vital today. They wrap the show explaining why ingredient transparency is key and why you should avoid those you can’t pronounce. Finally, Kari shares what EarthKind is doing to empower and educate teachers and students through their Harmony Hero Award.

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.

My guest today is Ron Kamen, CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of the AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron's life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions, to reduce their carbon footprint and save the money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, nonprofits, and businesses to increase their energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy. Ron's now building an online community of awesome, earth kind people ready to go clean and save green. Today. I've asked Ron to explain our current electricity system and the renewable energy alternatives as if we are fifth graders. And then he's also sharing tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money today. 

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The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 200 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. 

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Thank You, Earthkind for Sponsoring this Episode!

To speak with an Earthkind consultant call (800)583-2921 or visit their website Earthkind.com to review their products and for expert advice from one of their staff entomologist. You may also their booth at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs.  

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our we will discuss how to terminate and repel pests using methods that are less harmful than many mainstream products that we encounter.

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

Howard's Insectory

Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden

Books by Howard include:

The Organic Manual

Organic Lawn Care

Plants for Houston and the Gulf Coast

Texas Gardening the Natural Way

Texas Trees

Herbs for Texas

Texas Bug Book

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