DarylHannah

Daryl Hannah: The Solution Revolution

Actress and Environmentalist/
On the Creek Lecture Series
Friday,
November 6, 2009
LAXSON AUDITORIUM | 7:30 p.m.

$25 Premium | $20 Adult
$18 Senior | $15 Student/Child

"Hannah's message has been resonating — she even got Bill O'Reilly to agree that biodiesel sounds like a good idea." — San Francisco Chronicle

Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah has been committed to promoting a "low impact" lifestyle for over 20 years. Hannah was recently invited by the United Nations to address members of the Global Climate Crisis session and has spoken at the UN Global Business Conference on the environment, as well as appearing at many other national conferences. Hannah repeatedly appears on television with her sustainability focus, has hosted and produced several videos, and has written articles that teach how to be "green."

This discussion on sustainability is sponsored by Klean Kanteen, maker of the original, reusable, stainless steel water bottle.

Klean Kanteen is honored to sponsor the discussion on sustainability led by Chico Performances' On the Creek Lecture series guest speaker, Darryl Hannah. In 2004, Klean Kanteen released the first stainless steel alternative to single-use plastic, polycarbonate, and lined aluminum water bottles. The design of Klean Kanteens speaks clearly of the intention behind this simple invention; the high quality, 18/8, food-grade stainless steel used to manufacture Klean Kanteens creates a beverage bottle that is safe, reusable, and durable. Klean Kanteen was developed specifically out of concern for human health, particularly with regard to the presence of bisphenol-a (BPA) and other unhealthy chemicals in reusable polycarbonate bottles, as well as the detriments to environmental health from disposal of single-use plastic water bottles. In March 2009, Klean Kanteen was recognized for its commitment to alleviating waste and pollution with a special award of recognition from the Lieutenant Governor of California, as well as an Ocean Heroes Award from a consortium of non-profits, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, Environment California, Heal the Bay, Surfrider Foundation, Ocean Conservancy, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

When it comes to business at Klean Kanteen, success is measured in ways beyond simply the bottom line. Quality production, fair labor, and environmental responsibility are all key goals for the company here in Chico as well as manufacturing overseas. Klean Kanteen continues to evaluate its business practices for ways to improve efficiencies and reduce waste, with a deliberate effort to keep the earth in mind. While Klean Kanteens are made in China (all stainless bottles on the market are from Asia), the company has deliberately chosen to build a partnering relationship with the manufacturer rather than simply place orders like many competitors do. By engaging in partnership, Klean Kanteen finds greater opportunity to meet its quality, fair labor, and environmental goals so far from home. While not all solutions have been identified for some of the challenges at hand, the family and friends at Klean Kanteen are committed to accounting for environmental and human health in their business practices. It is simply the right thing to do. Learn more about the Klean Kanteen story at www.kleankanteen.com.

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