Press
Temple Israel is LEED Gold Certified!
APRIL, 2024
I’m honored to have been the LEED Mentor on this amazing project! It’s been in the works for a long time, and I’m so proud of Temple Israel! May this accomplishment inspire and educate others to improve our health and environment.
These Businesses are Seeing How Going Green Pays Off
NOVEMBER, 2022
The Boston Globe interviews sustainability thought leaders for the article “These Businesses are Seeing How Going Green Pays Off: Higher profits and happy employees are among the benefits of an increased focus on sustainability.”
Trending Pet Food Podcast: How do businesses navigate sustainability planning?
JULY, 2022
Trending PetFood writer Lindsay Beaton interviews Project Hive Pet Company’s co-founder Melissa Rappaport Schifman on how businesses can properly navigate sustainability business plans.
Sustainable Dog Toys and Treats Help Save the Bees
NOVEMBER, 2021
Mary Jo DiLonardo writes about Project Hive Pet Company’s mission in Treehugger.
Shondaland (Shonda Rhimes’ Website)
June, 2020
Matthew Miller writes about green homes and how your own home might be your biggest carbon footprint.
The Art of Living Well Podcast: Episode 52
April, 2020
Thanks to Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter for the fun conversation (which we were able to do in person, pre-quarantine), and for airing their wonderful podcast!
Mpls St Paul Magazine Feature
January, 2020
Mpls St Paul Magazine feature, first published in print in the November, 2019 Home & Design issue, pages 28-29.
Chicago Booth Magazine Feature
October, 2019
University of Chicago Booth School of Business magazine article by Michael Blanding “Finding a New Purpose in Green Building Design.”
Hello Homestead Interview
September, 2019
Hello Homestead’s Sam Schipani wrote a Q&A featuring my book, in “The Journey to Building a Sustainable Home.”
Forbes.com Book Review
June, 2019
Forbes.com book review by Stacey Freed: “New Book Offers Honest Insight On Building A Healthy, Sustainable Home”
Earth Day 2019: WCCO Mid-Morning Show Interview
April 26, 2019
On Earth Day, WCCO’s mid-morning show with Jason DeRusha and Heather Brown!
KARE-11 Interview with Belinda Jensen in honor of Earth Day
April 20, 2019
In honor of Earth Day (which is really every day), a 5 minute conversation with Belinda Jensen on the KARE-11 Morning Show!
Su Casa Book Review
March 29, 2019
Book review by Amy Gross in Northern New Mexico’s home magazine Su Casa.
Read online » (you have to scroll down past the first book review), OR see the entire Spring 2019 edition » (scroll to pages 112-113 for the full page spread)
Green Building Matters Podcast: Episode 57
February 20, 2019
A conversation with Charlie Cichetti on the Green Building Matters podcast.
Star Tribune Home Section Interview
Women Inspired Podcast: Episode 100
January 30, 2019
The 100th episode of Dr. April Siefert’s Women Inspired podcast: Building a Sustainable Future.
House Method
September 2018
What You Didn’t Know About Your Floors: The Surprising Truth Behind Carpets and Hardwoods
Minnesota Women’s Press
September 2018
Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes
by Bette Hammel (pgs 146-155)
The Invisible Element of Place
by Thomas Fisher (pgs 154-155)
Star Tribune
May 7, 2011, A Passion for Green
Southwest Journal
March 7, 2011, Three Reasons to Build Green
Downtown Journal
March 28, 2011, Three Reasons to Build Green
Minnesota Women’s Press
Worship the Earth
Building a Sustainable Home
By Melissa Rappaport Schifman
For anyone who is thinking about building or renovating a home, this is an indispensable guidebook book that will help prioritize decisions and cut through the clutter of the overwhelming number of “green” choices. Here, Rappaport Schifman shares her story of LEED Gold certifying her own home, includes bottom-line costs and benefits, and incorporates her perspective on what “sustainability” really means for our collective health, wealth and soul.
Buy the Book
Melissa makes complex, technical and confusing information about building a sustainable and healthy home organized, understandable and truly enjoyable to read. A must read for anyone building or remodeling a home and cares about a healthy planet and a healthy home.
– John Gabbert, Founder and CEO, Room & Board, Inc
Thousands of decisions go into building a house, and Melissa Rappaport Schifman makes a compelling case for choosing sustainability at every step. As my husband Dave’s childhood friend, Melissa has shared her advice and expertise with me for years. Now she’s written Building a Sustainable Home to walk you through your options in a clear and approachable way.
– Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
Building a Sustainable Home is an amazing resource for anyone who wants to ensure their new home will optimize their health, efficiently use their financial resources, and nourish their soul. While it’s not easy being green, this wonderful book will make the process fun, satisfying, and effective.