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