AWARENESS & EDUCATION

Public Speaking, Presentations, Training, & Publications

Research findings from the 2023 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports the urgency in reducing the behaviors and impacts that are accelerating our environmental and climate crises - challenges that the United Nation’s Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls the “defining issues of our time.” As concerns for our human, environmental, and economic challenges grow, so does the need for greater awareness, unified leadership, and bolder action.

With a deeper understanding of the causes of these now global challenges, we are more empowered to locally implement the sustainable solutions needed today and be the kind of change we want to see in the world, now and for future generations.

Public Speaking & Presentations

Eco Solutions conducts educational sustainability presentations, workshops, and trainings for area churches, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, small businesses, large corporations, educational institutions, city government, and more.

Our presentations are INFORMATIVE and ENGAGING and aim to (1) inspire greater environmental awareness, (2) encourage resource efficiency, and (3) empower bolder sustainable action in residential and commercial districts thereby cultivating a more economically responsible, environmentally sound, and socially just community and world.

Eco Solutions public speaking and presentations include the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, the City of Fayetteville, Fayetteville City Council Public Forum, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission, Segra Stadium, Longleaf Pine Realtors, ERA Strother Real Estate, Team Harris Realty, Fayetteville Technical Community College Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 1 Million Cups, Fayetteville Parks & Recreation, Fayetteville Fire Department, Haymount Neighborhood Group, Common Cause, Cumberland County HQs Library, Methodist University, Sandhills Community College Small Business Center, and the Southern Pines Sunrise Theater.

“Anne is an exceptionally knowledgeable professional with a true commitment to ecologically and economically sustainable solutions. She is an engaging speaker and educator and an effective, collaborative consultant that can guide communities, businesses and individuals to more efficient and healthier practices. Anne's ability to find opportunities for sustainability AND savings is outstanding! She is a delight to work with.”

-Kent Hill, Director of the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Fayetteville Technical Community College

“Ms. Schrader is an outstanding presenter!” “Her passion for the topic is palpable and inspiring. I believe the knowledge she possesses could greatly benefit any community!”

-Robyn Pit, Marketing & Communications Director, Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

“I learned so much today! Thank you, Anne for your inclusive presentation.”

-Jacene Deratany, Marketing Executive, Melaleuca the Wellness Company

Engaging Community Leaders and Policy Makers

Raising awareness, sharing solutions, and fostering collaborative action.

Businesses often overlook one simple fact concerning implementation of sustainability initiatives: it is vital to get your employees involved as well. Eco Solutions provides hands-on sustainability training for your business and “green team” to inform and strengthen your company’s green goals and initiatives.

Training Objectives Include:

• Understanding what a sustainable business is and why this is important

• Cultivating a sustainability mission statement

• Learning about the environmental & climate crises, its causes, and impacts

• Understanding green consumer & business trends

• Learning about the pillars of environmental sustainability

• Learning how to implement best practices & sustainable solutions

• Learning how to strengthen resiliency in your business operations

• Learning how to balance social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic profitability

• Understanding the benefits and importance of sustainable action

“I highly recommend Eco Solutions for anyone interested in learning more about sustainability practices and how to integrate them into their business or organization. Their dedication to raising awareness in the community is commendable.”

-Lou Velez, Dean of Corporate and Industry Training, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Did You Know?

More employees today are motivated to work with businesses that align with their environmental values and where corporate sustainability is a priority.

And research shows businesses with green practices typically have higher valuations.