Mastering Sustainability

Madeline Armstrong, Ray Loflin
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Mastering Sustainability offers mini masterclasses on a myriad of topics that fall under the vast umbrella of Sustainability. Hosted by Okeanos Sustainable Partnerships Manager, Madeline Armstrong, who holds a masters degree in Sustainable Business, and co-host Degredation Innovation Director Ray Loflin, Mastering Sustainability brings together experts and academics to break down topics that many emerging sustainability professionals have yet to master.

  1. NOV 1

    S3-E03: Framing the Future: A Conversation with UN Photographer Kiara Worth

    In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Madeline & Ray sit down with UN photographer and visual storyteller Kiara Worth, whose lens has captured some of the most defining moments in global climate negotiations. From COP conferences to communities on the frontlines of environmental change, Kiara shares what it means to bear witness to both the urgency and the humanity behind sustainability. Together, they explore how images can move policy, inspire action, and remind us of the shared responsibility we hold for the planet’s future—one frame at a time. Kiara's Links:  Linkedin & Instagram Kiara's Reads: al Jazeera UN News Network The Energy Mix Monga Bay Greenpeace

    1 hr

  2. OCT 1

    S3-E02: Breaking Down Biodegradability: Standards, Science & Trust

    On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Kelvin Okamoto, Ph.D., CEO of Green Bottom Line, Inc., to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of biodegradability. Kelvin takes us inside the role of ASTM standards in separating science from marketing claims—sharing why rigorous testing is essential to cut through greenwashing and ensure real environmental impact. From clarifying what “biodegradable” truly means to exploring how standards shape policy, industry adoption, and consumer trust, his perspective highlights both the challenges and opportunities in creating accountability in sustainable materials. Kelvin’s Links: LinkedIn  Green Bottom Line  Environmental Science & Technology  Plastics News   Packaging News

    1h 1m

  3. SEP 1

    S3-E01: Carrots and Sticks - What's Needed For Effective EPR

    On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, to explore how a legacy packaging company is rethinking its role in the fight against plastic pollution. Caroline takes us inside her journey of driving change from within a 75-year-old family-owned business—sharing what it means to push for bold innovation in an industry often defined by tradition. From partnering with global brands to scale sustainable packaging solutions, to navigating evolving ESG regulations and reimagining supply chains, her perspective reveals both the challenges and the opportunities of leading corporate sustainability from the inside out. Caroline’s Links: Linkedin Atlantic Packaging's A New Earth Project Trellis (formerly Greenbiz) Packaging Dive  Waste Dive Resource Recycling

    1h 8m

  4. JUN 1

    S2-E10: Public Policy Has To Be a Passion

    On the Season Finale of Mastering Sustainability, we’re thrilled to welcome Nathalie Flores - a powerhouse voice for climate action from the Dominican Republic. In this episode, Nathalie shares her inspiring career journey from public service to the private sector, highlighting what it means to lead with purpose and create lasting environmental impact across borders. From shaping sustainability policy in Latin America to engaging in the critical work of global climate legislation, her perspective is both timely and deeply insightful. Tune in to hear how transitioning to the private sector unlocked new opportunities for climate leadership and some behind-the-scenes stories from international climate negotiations.  Nathalie's Links: LinkedIn StoneX Nathalie's Take on Whether Carbon Markets Will Deliver Real Climate Action

    55 min

  5. MAY 1

    S2-E09: Making Progress Through Perseverance

    In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Maddie & Ray sit down with Martin Wolf, founder of Wolf Sustainability and former Director of Sustainability & Authenticity for Seventh Generation. With over three decades of experience challenging the status quo, Martin shares insights on what it really means to embed sustainability into every business layer, from product formulation to policy advocacy. We discuss the power (and limits) of green chemistry, the importance of transparency, and how companies can move beyond marketing claims to real systems change. Contact Martin: Martin@WolfSustainability.com  Martin's Linkedin Martin's Links: Wolf Sustainability  Environmental Health Network - Above The Fold B-Corp Center for Biological Diversity  National Environmental Defense Council

    1h 6m

  6. APR 1

    S2-E08: Are Sustainability and Social Equity Inextricably Linked?

    In Episode 8 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Todd Pooser, founder of the Virtual Commonwealth, a sustainability and social equity investment platform where members agree to self-tax on their sustainable purchases. That money is then used to crowdfund companies with strong sustainability and social equity profiles in which all members become equity partners. In this episode, Todd discusses the ethos behind the platform, the ways that sustainability and social equity are inextricably linked, and lays out a plan for a brighter, collectively funded future for all of us.   Todd's Links: Connect with Todd on Linkedin or visit his website The Virtual Commonwealth Scientific American The London Review of Books Learn About Todd's Book, A System's Approach to Public Administration & Social Equity

    57 min

  7. MAR 1

    S2-E07 - You Can't Do a Don't

    In Episode 7 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Margarita Quihuis, a behavioral psychologist and Executive Director of the Peace Innovation Lab at Stanford University. Throughout a fascinating hour, Margarita dissects the psychology behind how we react to the world around us, how your favorite brands motivate you to make unconscious decisions, and the best way to prompt action.  Margarita's Links: WTF Is Behavioral Design  Margarita's Linkedin & Medium Rory Sutherland's Linkedin Subscribe to The Behavioral Scientist Newsletter Books:  Robert Chaldini's Influence Buy BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits

    1h 13m

  8. FEB 1

    S2-E06 - An Analysis of Life Cycle Analyses

    In Episode 6 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Neil Shackleton, founder of Medoola. This sustainability consultancy aims to transform packaging supply chains and material efficiency to protect brand equity and triple bottom lines. In this episode, Neil takes us through the evolution of LCA’s over time, how businesses can use them to refine their supply chain while increasing their bottom line, and why your sustainability savings may not always be found in the places you’d think to look. Neil's Links: Medoola Connect with Neil on Linkedin!

    1h 2m
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Mastering Sustainability offers mini masterclasses on a myriad of topics that fall under the vast umbrella of Sustainability. Hosted by Okeanos Sustainable Partnerships Manager, Madeline Armstrong, who holds a masters degree in Sustainable Business, and co-host Degredation Innovation Director Ray Loflin, Mastering Sustainability brings together experts and academics to break down topics that many emerging sustainability professionals have yet to master.

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  • Creator
    Madeline Armstrong, Ray Loflin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mastering Sustainability
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