In this episode of No Footprints, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau interview guest Fabian Bernal, VP Sustainability Modeling and Measuring at Dairy Management Inc. Fabian discusses the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and social factors in defining sustainability and introduces a maturity curve that organizations can follow to enhance their sustainability efforts. The conversation also highlights practical steps dairy companies can take to improve sustainability, such as investing in soil health and animal welfare.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Insights

04:57 Sustainability in the Dairy Industry

09:54 Defining Sustainability and Its Measurements

15:12 The Maturity Curve of Sustainability

20:07 Value Creation and Acceleration in Sustainability

29:11 Understanding the Sustainability Maturity Curve

34:47 Identifying Quick Wins in Sustainability

38:30 Resources for Starting Your Sustainability Journey

41:08 Personal Sustainability Practices and Experiences

44:33 Reflections on the Conversation and Key Insights

In this episode of New Footprints, Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau explore the themes of sustainability and circular economy, particularly focusing on water circularity. They discuss insights from a dairy event, the importance of designing products for circularity, and the role of incentives in promoting sustainable practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for public-private cooperation and draws parallels between natural ecosystems and circular economic models. The episode concludes with a call to action for businesses to embrace circularity as a means to ensure a sustainable future.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Water Circularity

• 01:15 Insights from CheeseCon: Sustainability in Dairy Industry

• 03:53 Understanding Circular Economy: Cradle to Cradle Concept

• 06:52 The Shift from Linear to Circular Economy

• 10:51 Designing for Circularity: Intentionality in Product Development

• 13:41 Incentives for Circular Practices: Financial Motivations

• 16:39 Public-Private Cooperation: Building a Circular Economy

• 20:40 Nature as a Model: Learning from Ecosystems

• 22:46 Water Circularity: Innovations in Resource Management

• 25:14 Conclusion: The Future of Circular Economy

In this episode of No Footprints, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau discuss sustainability efforts with guest Fidan Karimova, Senior Director of Circular Water Economy at the Water Environment Federation. They explore the importance of circular water economy, the need for collaboration across industries, and innovative projects aimed at improving water management. Fidan shares her journey into the water sector, the significance of viewing wastewater as a resource, and the critical role of water quality and efficiency in sustainability. The conversation emphasizes the need for curiosity and breaking down silos in the industry to foster collaboration and innovation.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Earth Day Activities

• 05:00 Guest Introduction: Fidan Karimova and Her Journey

• 10:02 Understanding Circular Water Economy

• 15:08 The Importance of Water Quality and Efficiency

• 19:58 Innovative Projects and Initiatives in Water Management

• 24:57 Breaking Down Silos in the Water Industry

• 29:51 Key Takeaways and Future Directions