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Millions of electric vehicles and cell phones are being produced, and they use millions of batteries. How can those batteries be made to be more sustainable and easier to recycle? Jeffrey Spangenberger is the Materials Recycling Group Leader in the Applied Materials Division at Argonne National Laboratory, where he is researching lithium-ion battery recycling. He discusses the upcoming changes in batteries, the national resell program, and material innovations to help the environment. 

Jeffrey Spangenberger researches lithium-ion battery recycling at Argonne National Laboratory, where he is the Materials Recycling Group Leader in the Applied Materials Division.

Sam Bousfield is creator of the Switchblade flying sports car and CEO of Samson Sky. 

Can a car fly? Sam Bousfield, Creator of the Switchblade flying sports car and CEO of its manufacturing company, Samson Sky, was last on the Green Sense Show in 2016. Still on the startup runway, Sam returns to the show to give us an update on his progress and when the first flying car will be available for sale. He discusses the new pilot training program, what materials are needed to develop the car sustainably, the challenges of developing a flying car, how the vehicle performs, insurance and other costs, and more.

Jason Halm quit urban farming and has advice for people who want to change careers.

Can you have an urban farming job that you're passionate about and still make a livable wage? Jason Halm describes how he's become a recovering urban farmer and has advice for people who want to change careers. Jason is also the first guest contestant for the Green Quiz; he answers questions with some fun facts about agriculture.