Pam Evans

Biography: I lead the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. I'm passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations.

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Organic, Natural-What Do Eco-Labels Really Mean?

Posted on 03/13/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

FoodGuest Post: As AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. There seems to be a rash of articles lately about eco-labeling and how confusing and misleading these terms can be to consumers. Somehow the words “All …

Catching Lizards & Nature-Deficit Disorder

Posted on 03/1/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeAs AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. I’m reading the most marvelous book, ‘The Nature Principle’ by Richard Louv. Louv, a child advocacy expert, believes that “the future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, …

Breathing Clean Air Is Not An Option…For Any Of Us

Posted on 02/14/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Home & FamilyAs AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. It’s early February in DC, yet when I headed out my front door the last two mornings, I was greeted not by grey, gloomy weather, but by perfectly …

Slaying the “Energy Vampires”

Posted on 02/7/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Home & FamilyAs AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. There’s the obvious ways we’ve all heard about to reduce our home energy bills, like turning off the lights when we leave a room, using a programmable thermostat, …

“Doing No Harm” Is Not Doing Your Best

Posted on 01/31/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeAs AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. This week I’m sharing some of the most fascinating discoveries I’ve made while reviewing the myriad environmental newsletters, white papers, emails and articles that cross my desk. I …

Just How Healthy Is Seafood – For Us Or The Environment?

Posted on 01/18/2012 by Pam Evans | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthGuest Blogger: As AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. Are you as confused as I am? Eating seafood is often a smart choice for our health, but sometimes it can also be bad for us, …