In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau welcome Christina O'Keefe, the Regional Head of Sustainability for North America at Kerry. Christina shares her journey into sustainability, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices into business strategies. The conversation explores global collaboration in sustainability, the definition of sustainability at Kerry, and the challenges faced in the food industry. Christina highlights the significance of customer engagement and the role of the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute in bridging the gap between science and practical application.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Conversations

06:41 Guest Introduction: Christina O'Keefe

08:04 Christina's Journey to Sustainability

10:11 Global Collaboration in Sustainability

11:25 Defining Sustainability at Kerry

13:10 Christina's Role in Sustainability Leadership

19:34 Engaging Customers in Sustainability

22:54 Driving Internal Sustainability Initiatives

25:19 Sustainability as Competitive Advantage

26:37 Understanding Consumer Personas in Sustainability

27:45 The Cost of Sustainability: Bridging the Gap

31:08 Challenges in the Food Industry: Scale and Cost

34:34 The Role of the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute

38:48 Advice for Early Career Sustainability Professionals

43:34 Progress Over Perfection in Sustainability Initiatives

In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau discuss the importance of sustainability across various pharma sectors, with a focus on innovations in biodegradable plastics and the challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry. They explore the sustainability maturity curve, the energy-intensive nature of pharma, and the potential for waste management and upcycling. The conversation emphasizes the need for tangible goals and accountability in sustainability efforts, as well as the role of technology in driving change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Impact

01:32 Innovations in Biodegradable Plastics

04:59 Sustainability Maturity Curve in Business

11:31 Challenges in Pharmaceutical Sustainability

18:56 Sustainable Shipping Practices

20:35 Innovations in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

23:48 Energy Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Facilities

28:27 Waste Management and Recycling in Pharma

30:46 Future of Sustainability in Pharmaceuticals

35:20 Practical Steps for Sustainability in Pharma

In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau discuss sustainability innovations, focusing on alternative proteins and waste management solutions. They explore the advancements in mycoproteins and plant-based products, highlighting Beyond Meat's new plant protein-based sports beverage. The conversation shifts to the Merrell Brothers, a company specializing in beneficial reuse management of biological waste streams. Their innovative approaches to waste management include pioneering a solar thermal pasteurization process. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating valuable products from waste and the potential for municipalities to adopt sustainable practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and New Beginnings

03:59 Innovations in Alternative Proteins

08:54 Merrell Brothers: Pioneers in Waste Management

19:47 The Future of Wastewater Treatment

27:57 Innovative Wastewater Treatment Solutions

32:50 Harnessing Solar Energy for Sustainability

37:51 Transforming Waste into Valuable Resources

41:26 Future Directions in Waste Management

In this episode of the No Footprints Podcast, Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau discuss various aspects of sustainability, including innovative energy solutions like heat batteries, the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers, and key sustainability trends expected to shape 2026. They explore the importance of hyper-local sourcing, the rise of energy-positive factories, the shift towards authentic plant-based foods, and the critical need for water stewardship. The conversation emphasizes the challenges faced in sustainability efforts and the importance of real talk about these issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Conversations

00:56 Exploring Heat Battery Technology

03:56 The Evolving Role of Chief Sustainability Officers

11:41 Sustainability Trends in Manufacturing

13:44 Hyper Local Sourcing and Supply Chain Transparency

18:42 Rise of Energy Positive Factories

23:42 Optimizing Energy Use in Facilities

26:40 The Evolution of Plant-Based Foods

31:31 Water Stewardship and Resource Management

37:52 Sustainability Real Talk: Acknowledging Challenges

In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau speak with Shayna Fertig, a senior advisor to the President at the Good Food Institute. The interview covers topics like GFI's mission, the different categories of alternative proteins, and the importance of government support in overcoming industry bottlenecks.

Chapters

00:00 New Year Reflections and Podcast Goals

02:45 Sustainability Initiatives and Community Engagement

05:40 Sustainability Stories and Local Food Solutions

08:45 Challenges in Lab-Grown Meat Industry

11:39 Introduction to Shayna Fertig and Alternative Proteins

14:34 The Role of Alternative Proteins in Climate Solutions

17:23 Misconceptions About Alternative Proteins

20:35 Defining Alternative Proteins

23:35 The Good Food Institute's Mission and Impact

29:34 Building Ecosystems for Alternative Proteins

33:48 Funding Bottlenecks and Government Support

38:17 Trends in Alternative Protein Development

42:08 Engaging the Public in Alternative Proteins

In this episode of No Footprints, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau discuss their favorite moments and insights from the podcast episodes that dropped in 2025.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and introductions02:40 Sustainability poll numbers07:12 Using Lean manufacturing principles for sustainability11:56 Favorite part of doing the podcast15:30 Episode highlights26:23 State vs. federal regulations30:02 Most listened to episode34:04 Unexpected guests42:01 Audience demographics44:07 How to connect and the year ahead

In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau have a conversation with Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association. The conversation delves into the critical issue of food waste globally, highlighting that 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted at various stages of production and usage. Amanda emphasizes the importance of maximizing food utilization and exploring creative solutions for surplus food, including off-spec produce and byproducts that can be repurposed effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Buffalo Trace distillery upcycling

05:45 Dairy emissions to RNG

08:10 App that helps facilitate food donations

10:05 Exploring upcycled food with Amanda Oenbring

16:30 Third-party accreditation and standard definitions

21:00 What does the next five years look like?

22:30 How does a company get started looking for upcycling opportunities?

26:40 How does the organization work?

29:50 How does homesteading tie into your work with the association?

31:45 How can people engage with you?

35:00 Addressing food waste at home

40:00 Marketing is the problem and solution

47:30 Closing thoughts on homesteading

In this episode of No Footprints, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau explore various aspects of sustainability, including innovative techniques for dehydration, tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving, and a detailed discussion on emission scopes. They break down the complexities of scope one, two, three, and four emissions, emphasizing the importance of understanding these categories for effective sustainability practices. The conversation also touches on marketing strategies to communicate sustainability concepts clearly to consumers, highlighting the need for relatable analogies and repetition in messaging.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Impact

02:54 Innovative Dehydration Techniques

06:07 Sustainable Thanksgiving Tips

09:05 Understanding Emission Scopes

11:47 Scope One: Direct Emissions

14:57 Scope Two: Indirect Emissions

16:57 Scope Three: Supply Chain Emissions

19:50 Scope Four: Emissions Avoided

22:46 Marketing Sustainability and Emission Scopes

26:50 Conclusion and Call to Action