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

In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau explore insights from Climate Week, discussing sustainability initiatives from major corporations, innovative waste management practices, and the importance of community engagement in sustainability efforts. They share interviews with various participants from Climate Week, highlighting the diverse perspectives on sustainability, their goals for the week, and opinions on what they’d like to see from the week. The episode also delves into creative projects aimed at fostering a sustainable future and concludes with “a surprise” question from the event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Climate Week Insights

02:59 Sustainability in Big Corporations

05:45 Waste Management and Composting Practices

08:47 Interviews from Climate Week

10:50 The Role of Community in Sustainability

13:26 The Future of Sustainability Careers

15:38 Innovative Technologies for Sustainability

17:49 The Importance of Personal Commitment

19:23 Creative Projects for a Sustainable Future

21:59 Final Thoughts and Restaurant Recommendations