American Milestones with Joan Lunden, and the Environment

Many in the business world want to protect the environment, but do not want to sacrifice profits to do so. While doing what’s right for the environment sometimes brings added costs and expenses, a number of companies and industries have found that operating in more eco-friendly ways can bring cost-benefits, and actually help their bottom lines. American Milestones with Joan Lunden, an insightful and enlightening television program that runs on many public TV stations, including several PBS member stations, highlights companies and industries that have achieved a healthy and profitable balance between revenues and environmental responsibility, along with upbeat stories and developments from many other areas of U.S. society.

American Milestones Joan Lunden explores positive trends and happenings across the economy and throughout society. It spotlights ways that consumers and businesses have adopted more responsible habits and practices, including using energy more efficiently, smarter use of water and other resources, and eliminating wasteful habits.

American Milestones showcases stories of innovation, advancement, progress and success throughout the country. It spotlights charities and non-profit organizations that have made a positive impact across the country and around the globe. It also looks at entrepreneurs and companies that have flourished in this tough economy by offering ground-breaking goods or services or using innovative practices and strategies.