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shannon waters

recorded via telephone. shannon is about to set sail from japan to hawaii to survey the collection of man-made marine debris in the north pacific gyre. shannon's mission is to study this pollution and help others become more aware of their consumption and disposal habits. follow her adventure at http://plasticwaters.tumblr.com/ (11:30)

interviewed by: tiffany
interviewed on: may 03, 2012

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children of the nations

recorded at canes during the rock for africa concert in san diego. the pirates sit down with the oc and seattle representatives for children of the nations at the recent rock for africa benefit concert. find out about the group's mission and how you can get involved. (15:23)

interviewed by: hannah lazar and tiffany
interviewed on: may 08, 2008

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mona purdy of the share your soles foundation

recorded via telephone. mona has turned a simple act of kindness into a flourishing movement. everyone has an extra pair of gently worn shows...send them her way and help impoverished people throughout the world. (18:57)

interviewed by: tiffany
interviewed on: may 06, 2008

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rachel kesel of the compact

new, new, buy, buy! in today's culture of mass marketing and cheap goods, who doesn't feel the urge to over-consume? rachel explains her time in the compact, when she vowed not to purchase any new, non-essential items for a year. due to this unique experience, rachel is full of ideas and tells us what a 21st century store should be like. we also talk about her new urban habitat project, diy restoration. check out rachel's blog at www.sfcompact.blogspot.com (25:17)

interviewed by: tiffany and cherie
interviewed on: october 13, 2007

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denise bobba of the pay it forward project

recorded via telephone. denise's volunteer work is now turning into a full time job. she not only helps people after natural disasters, but also sets up micofinancing programs around the world. if you would like to help fund some of her programs, check out her website at www.payitforwardproject.org (12:10)

interviewed by: tiffany
interviewed on: september 11, 2007

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kara, rose, and jennifer of rock for africa

recorded at soma during the rock for africa benefit in san diego. we follow up with kara, rose and now new volunteer coordinator, jennifer. find out what motivates the people behind these amazing rock for africa benefit concerts and how you can help. (5:22)

interviewed by: hannah lazar and nick
interviewed on: august 22, 2007

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