Pattie Kettle, Author at Ecopreneurist

Pattie Kettle

I am a soccer mom, musician, Beatles fanatic,dreamer, chocolate chip cookie maker, and passionate advocate and evangelist for cleantech and cleanweb causes, organizations, and companies that make the planet better in all ways.

How A Place At the Table Is Stopping Hunger in America

June 4, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

According to recent statistics, there are over 50 MILLION AMERICANS who have no idea where their next meal will be coming from. The United States of America is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet and, according to A Place At The Table and compassionate sense, this is disgraceful.

The Secret to Abundant, Clean, Modern Energy for All? Simpa Networks Is Passing It On. . . .and on. . . . .and on. . . .

April 30, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

Simpa Networks has a mission which boldly goes where no venture-backed technology company has gone before: to make modern energy simple, affordable, and accessible for all.

It’s Electric! Fighting Poverty By Providing Sustainable Electricity

April 22, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

Husk Power Systems is a rural empowerment enterprise which focuses on inclusive rural development on the backbone of electric power.

Unlike other sustainable electricity efforts in the world, Husk Power Systems creates a self-sustaining ecosystem in the villages it serves. By doing this, it enable economic development along with environmental protection, providing physical well-being and strengthening rural communities.

DoSomething.org Wants You(th)!! Being Socially Active is Ageless.

April 16, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

DoSomething.org is the country’s largest non-profit for young people and social change. The organization spearheads a number of national campaigns which are designed for 13-to-25-year olds to ‘do something’ that makes a positive difference and impact – without needing money, an adult or a car.

Don’t Buy Fancy Pants – Lease Them!

March 20, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

Everyone loves wearing well-fitting designer jeans, but no enjoys paying designer prices. A new program in the Netherlands allows consumers to eliminate wasteful spending on clothes. Instead of owning a pair of jeans for life, fashionistas can now keep them for a year before sending them back to be recycled and receiving something fresh and new in exchange. While most companies typically use a leasing model for durable goods – such as heavy machinery or automobiles – Dutch entrepreneur Bert…

Clothes the Loop Gives Your Outdoor Gear a Second Life

March 19, 2013

by Pattie Kettle

Joining Puma, H&M, Patagonia and several other big brand names, The North Face recently launched their Clothes the Loop program to take any unwanted apparel or footwear off your hands – even if it is not their brand.