Sustainability In Progress (SIP)

Sustainability in Progress (SIP)
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Welcome to Sustainability in Progress (SIP), a podcast brought to you by John George and Laura Negre, two like-minded sustainability professionals who met during their graduate program at Columbia University and look to bring sustainability education from the classroom to your devices. The sustainability space is constantly evolving, as are we, so we’ve decided to call this podcast Sustainability in Progress, or SIP. To suggest topics for future episodes, email us at sustainabilityinprogresspod@gmail.com.

  1. 7月29日

    One Man's Trash, Another Man's Treasure: UBQ's Groundbreaking Material

    In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we sit down with Albert Douer, CEO of UBQ Materials, to unpack how household garbage gets converted into a material that can replace plastic in manufacturing. Albert draws on 40+ years in the plastics and materials industry to explain why traditional recycling can only solve part of the waste problem, and how UBQ's process instead breaks down organic waste at a molecular level to create something entirely new. We discuss what a "negative carbon footprint" actually means in practice, why global adoption has been slower than expected, and what it would take to scale this technology into a true alternative to landfills and incinerators.

  2. 5月27日

    Can't Stop the Feeling (But We Can Stop the Warming)

    In this episode, we sit down with Lou Leonard, a veteran of the negotiations leading up to the Paris Climate Agreement, to unpack what that landmark deal got right, where it still falls short, and what's changed since. From the strategic logic behind keeping Paris non-binding, to the legal cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation known as the Endangerment Finding, we explore how climate policy is being reimagined at every level and what it really takes to drive meaningful action.

  3. 4月17日

    Can’t Buy Me Love… But You Can Buy Better Packaging

    In this episode, we sit down with Alice Bazzano of Trivium Packaging to unpack the role of metal in the circular economy. From infinite recyclability to lightweighting and low-carbon aluminum, we explore how Trivium is navigating packaging design, policy, and consumer behavior to shape the future of sustainable materials, and what it really takes to move beyond plastic.

  4. 3月28日

    Under Pressure: Um ba ba be - From Broken Chains to Farm to People

    In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we sit down with Michael Robinov, co-founder of Farm to People, to explore how food moves from farm to table, and who benefits along the way. We discuss the economics behind today’s food system, the decline of small farms, the limitations of organic labels, and how a shorter supply chain can better support farmers, reduce waste, and improve transparency for consumers.

  5. 1月30日

    Shuck It Off: Oysters Gonna Clean, Clean, Clean

    New York City was once known as “the Big Oyster,” with oyster reefs playing a central role in the harbor’s ecosystem. However, overharvesting, industrialization, and pollution led to their collapse, but today, oysters are looking to make a comeback. In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we speak with Charlotte Boesch of the Billion Oyster Project about their efforts to restore oyster reefs across New York Harbor. We discuss why oysters are a keystone species, how recycled shells from restaurants are transformed into reef habitats, and what it takes to grow and install millions of oysters in New York City's harbor. The conversation covers the science behind oyster filtration, the role reefs play in supporting biodiversity and reducing wave energy during storms, and the challenges of large-scale restoration.

  6. 2025/12/20

    Here Comes the Sun…and Storage: Renewables and the AI Boom

    The clean energy transition isn’t just about swapping fossil fuels for renewables, it’s about building a new energy system built for the future. In this episode, we speak with Tim Montague, solar developer, clean-tech advisor, and host of The Clean Power Hour. We’ll discuss the realities of the energy transition, the current state of battery storage, the growing issue of solar panel end-of-life and recycling, and the environmental footprint of mining the critical minerals needed for EVs and batteries. The conversation also tackles how AI is reshaping energy demand and grid resilience, and what it will take to build a cleaner, smarter power system for generations ahead.

  7. 2025/10/24

    Brewed Awakening: The Future of Sustainable Coffee

    From the farms that grow it to the cafés that fuel our mornings, coffee is one of the world’s most beloved and climate-vulnerable commodities. In this episode of SIP, we sit down with Etelle Higonnet, environmental advocate and founder of Coffee Watch, to unpack how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting ecosystems are transforming global coffee production. We explore how climate change is affecting farmers’ livelihoods, what companies and policymakers are doing to adapt, and what the future of your daily cup might look like. So grab your favorite brew and join us for the conversation. Link to Coffee Watch petitions: https://coffeewatch.org/sign-petitions/

  8. 2025/05/02

    The Fast and the Flavorless: Why Produce has Lost its Taste

    Today we had the opportunity to chat with the CEO of Natoora, Franco Fubini. Franco’s recent book, In Search of the Perfect Peach, explores how flavor and seasonality could hold the key to a more sustainable food system. He argues that when we push produce out of their natural seasons, we compromise taste, nutrient density, and the environment. We have also created a food system where our produce and fruit are increasingly flat, bland, and dull, and generally uninspiring. But the solution to more flavorful, rich, and sustainable produce might be within reach!

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番組について

Welcome to Sustainability in Progress (SIP), a podcast brought to you by John George and Laura Negre, two like-minded sustainability professionals who met during their graduate program at Columbia University and look to bring sustainability education from the classroom to your devices. The sustainability space is constantly evolving, as are we, so we’ve decided to call this podcast Sustainability in Progress, or SIP. To suggest topics for future episodes, email us at sustainabilityinprogresspod@gmail.com.

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    Sustainability in Progress (SIP)
  • 配信期間
    22年 - 26年
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