Month: September 2023
The Hidden Truths of Your Recycling Bin with Rose Griego-Kiel (Ep. 99)

The Hidden Truths of Your Recycling Bin with Rose Griego-Kiel (Ep. 99)

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You think you’re green, but is your recycling bin lying to you?

In this compelling episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel hosts a special conversation on the complex landscape of recycling with guest expert her wife, Rose Griego-Kiel. Together, they dig into the challenges, statistics, and potential solutions surrounding recycling systems, not just in the U.S. but globally.

Throughout the episode, Kimberly and Rose discuss:

  • A deep dive into alarming recycling statistics
  • A comparison of recycling systems around the world
  • The limitations and inefficiencies of current recycling systems, particularly in handling plastics
  • Consumer versus corporate responsibility in waste management, with an emphasis on sustainable packaging
  • Innovative solutions and educational platforms that creatively repurpose plastic waste
  • And much more!

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About Our Guest:

Rose Griego-Kiel is a seasoned expert in accounting and financial analysis. Rose brings hands-on experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. She serves on multiple non-profit boards and is an advocate for financial transparency and ethical governance.

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Your Quarterly Market Update with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 98)

Your Quarterly Market Update with Johann Klaassen (Ep. 98)

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What’s new in the market? 

How’s the investment arena doing so far? What if we all started investing like we truly cared?

In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen navigate the current markets while providing a snapshot of the economy and all things inflation and investing. They debunk common misconceptions surrounding gold as an investment and shed light on the increasingly popular concept of ‘green gold’ and its actual environmental impact. 

Kim and Johann leave no stone unturned! Listen in as they guide us through the uncharacteristic behaviors of bonds and the implications of investing in precious metals.

Throughout the episode, Kim and Johann discuss:

  • Advice for those concerned about their portfolio or the markets
  • The intriguing phenomenon of uncharacteristic bond behavior and its potential impact
  • The reality behind the allure of gold as an investment and those who stand to gain
  • What you need to know about ‘green gold’ and its environmental consequences
  • The hidden environmental and social costs of investing in precious metals
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Johann A. Klaassen, Ph.D., is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer for Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, where he develops asset allocation strategies and oversees investment policy for Horizons’ individual and institutional clients. As a passionate advocate for SRI, a skilled navigator of its intricacies, and an enthusiastic early adopter of just about every new communication tool and technology, Johann is informed, informative, and far more accessible than his many commitments might imply. He directly serves clients across the nation, tending to specialize in serving unusual and special circumstances or needs.

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