Date: 02/02/2014
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDE7OXr-5gg
Patrick Spencer has long been passionate about sustainability. During his career as a chef and restaurant owner, he focused on sustainable business practices and was a member of the Slow Food Movement.
After moving to Oregon, he became the Sustainability Coordinator for Willamette Valley Vineyards and while there he created the Cork ReHarvest natural cork recycling program. Through the efforts and success of Cork ReHarvest, Patrick went on to found the Cork Forest Conservation Alliance (CFCA) in 2008. As Executive Director, Patrick has helped the organization grow to become a world leader in the efforts to preserve and protect the cork forests. The CFCA has established partnerships with many major environmental and forest conservation organizations and has Special Consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
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