Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted

Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted Patagonia's collaboration with the NRDC to measure the environmental footprint of its supply chain facilities, such as mills and dye houses. This partnership exemplifies effective NGO-corporate cooperation.

For additional information on the BSR Conference 2013, visit the conference website.

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger (PureVision Technology), Don E. Wirtshafter (The Ohio Hempery), Oregon Hemp Attorney Courtney Moran, Rick Kiyak-Nighton (Tradewinds Hemp Co.), and Dave Seber (Hemp Shield Wood Treatments).

Special thanks are extended to Jerry Norton, the Oregon Hemp Convention, and the O.A.F.R.C.

Video by Barry Heidt; production by Brian ~The Red.

Rick, a veteran of Portland's startup scene and co-founder of PIE, encourages introverts to build community by intentionally connecting people. He advises creators to spark cultural disruptions,

Rick, a veteran of Portland's startup scene and co-founder of PIE, encourages introverts to build community by intentionally connecting people. He advises creators to spark cultural disruptions, sharing insights on his Silicon Florist blog.

This TEDx event, independently organized by a local community, thanks its core team, 70+ volunteers, and partners for making the experience possible. Find our event history at TEDxPortland.com.

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This video, from the BSR Conference 2013 (Part 1), features Rick Ridgeway, Patagonia's VP for Environmental Affairs. He discusses how networks foster partnerships and Patagonia's deep commitment

This video, from the BSR Conference 2013 (Part 1), features Rick Ridgeway, Patagonia's VP for Environmental Affairs. He discusses how networks foster partnerships and Patagonia's deep commitment to collaboration. Ridgeway also addresses developing standardized tools for sustainability measurement through network formation.

Part 2 of the interview is available here. This content was published on November 18, 2013.

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work

Meet Oregon's pioneering hemp farmers: Rick Kiyak-Boughton, Andy Kimm, and Trevor Hill. They are committed to cultivating and sharing the plant's many benefits.

Learn more about their work at PacificHempFarms.com.