
Resources & Links
This is the place to find more information about the topics I explore on my sustainability journey.
My Sustainability Journey
Cobalt Mining

Guest Expert: Mathy Vathanaraj Stanislaus, Esq.
Vice Provost and Executive Director
The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University
This is the topic that started me on my sustainability journey! I did a project at school and found that I wanted to learn more. Here are some good sources to learn more about cobalt, what it is used for, and what the environmental and social issues surrounding its extraction.
Check out my podcast episode on this issue and my interview with Mathy Stanislaus of the Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University.
Global Battery Alliance website
OECD on cobalt mining: Interconnected supply chains: a comprehensive look at due diligence challenges and opportunities sourcing cobalt and copper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Additional Resources:
How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
Cobalt Mining in Congo: Environmental Health, Safety, & Human Rights
The Environmental Impacts of Cobalt Mining in Congo | Earth.Org
Renewable Energy

Guest Expert: Heidi Kunsch
Environmental Group Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about renewable energy.
Check out my podcast episode on this issue and my interview with Heidi Kunsch of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Episode Links:
Other Resources:
U.S. Department of Energy fuels + transportation
Ren 21 | Why is renewable energy important?
U.S. Department of Energy | Renewable Energy Pillar
Stanford University about transportation + how renewable energy fuels it
National Geographic about the negatives of fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources
The negative environmental impact of non renewable energy sources
2023: Heidi Kunsch ’01 Helps Incentivize Sustainability | Muhlenberg College
What EnergyStar is and how buildings can become certified
Renewables | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Local Climate Action Program | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sustainability Certification

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainability certification.
After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Christina Forwood, who works at B Lab, to learn more.
Additional Resources:
What is a B Corp – and why should you care?
As greenwashing soars, some people are questioning B Corp certification
9 sustainable business practices + actionable examples | fsc.org
Food Waste and Eating Local

Guest Expert: Vlad Stefanovich
Swarthmore CO-OP Produce Manager
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about food waste.
After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Vlad Stefanovich, the Produce Manager at the Swarthmore CO-OP, to learn more about ways to reduce the impact of what we eat.
Episode links:
Additional Resources:
How Overconsumption & Overproduction Cause Food Waste | Shapiro
How Overproduction is Food Waste’s Biggest Culprit and Opportunity
The Environmental Impact of Food Waste | Move For Hunger
Sustainability Planning

Guest Expert: Becca Yurkovich
Delaware County
Chief Sustainability Officer
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about local sustainability and climate planning.
After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Rebecca Yurkovich, the Chief Sustainability Officer for Delaware County, Pa., to learn more about how to think globally and act locally.
Episode Links:
Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County
Delaware County Office of Sustainability
Delaware County Tree Canopy Study
Becca's Instagram Picks:
Kathryn Kellogg (@going.zero.waste)
Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀 (@blackforager)
Career & Life Advice (@advicewitherin)
Lauren the Mortician (@lauren.the.mortician)
Land & Wildlife Conservation (@natural.lands)
Transition Town Greater Media (@transition_town_greater_media)
CRC Watersheds Association (@crcwatersheds)
Additional Resources:
Sustainability Reporting

Guest Expert: Victoria Amand
Partner at EY
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainability reporting.
After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Vicki Amand, who works at EY and helps companies create sustainability reports, to learn more.
Episode Links:
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Additional Resources:
Disney’s Sustainability Report - 2023
Nike’s Sustainability Report - 2023
What is sustainability reporting and why is it important? - Greenly
Sustainability Reporting Explained: Its Importance & Benefits | GEP Blog
Sustainability Reporting | Climate Impact Partners
The value of sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards
Why sustainability reporting is vital to tackling climate change | World Economic Forum
What Is a CSR Report & Why Is It Important?
Making an Impact: The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Plastic pollution

Guest Expert: James Scott
Executive Director, TerraCycle Thai Foundation
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about plastic pollution.
After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to James Scott with the TerraCycle Thai Foundation to learn more about ways to make a positive change.
Additional Resources:
TerraCycle Foundation: https://www.terracyclefoundation.org/
4Ocean: https://www.4ocean.com/pages/mission
UN Environment Programme - Plastic Pollution & Marine Litter: https://www.unep.org/topics/ocean-seas-and-coasts/ecosystem-degradation-pollution/plastic-pollution-marine-litter
UN Environment Programme - What are Microplastics: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/everything-you-should-know-about-microplastics
Sustainable Fishing

Guest Expert: Shareen Davis
Marketing Manager, Chatham Harvesters Cooperative
Executive Committee, Local Catch Network
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainable fishing.
After I explore these concepts, listen as I talk to Shareen Davis from Chatham Harvesters to learn about how this co-op is providing local and sustainable options for wild-caught seafood and learn more about the Local Catch Network.
Additional Resources:
Chatham Harvesters website -https://www.chathamharvesters.com/
North American Marine Alliance website - https://www.namanet.org/
National Farm Coalition website -https://nffc.net/
Fishadelphia website -https://fishadelphia.com/
Local Catch Network: https://localcatch.org/
Aquaculture

Guest Expert: Dr. Ed Hale
Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about fisheries and aquaculture.
I'll hear about Dr. Hale's research on sustainable seafood and aquaculture in this episode.
Additional Resources:
Delaware Sea Grant
Sustainable Fashion

Guest Expert: Rachel Higgins
Co-Founder, Pennsylvania Fibershed
Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainability in fashion.
I'll connect with Rachel Higgins of Pennsylvania Fibershed to hear more about building sustainable fiber and textile resources and supply chains in the Philadelphia area. We will talk about ethical and circular practices in this business as well.
Additional Resources:
Pennsylvania Fibershed: https://pafibershed.org/about
Pennsylvania Fibershed facilitates connections across the state’s growing textiles supply chain: https://gridphilly.com/blog-home/2025/12/01/pa-fibershed-builds-connections-across-the-textiles-supply-chain/
