Mastering Sustainability
Episodes
The Future We Choose: How People-Powered Activism Is Transforming Nigerian Politics
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we’re joined by Ebenezer Wikina—a sustainability entrepreneur, policy advocate, and founder of Policy...
S3-E05: Is AI in the Trash?
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Madeline & Ray sit down with Shawn Wilborne to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming th...
S3-E04: Good Politics vs Good Policy
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we're turning to an expert of our own. Estefania Xuclà, Government Affairs Director at Okeanos®, b...
S3-E03: Framing the Future: A Conversation with UN Photographer Kiara Worth
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Madeline & Ray sit down with UN photographer and visual storyteller Kiara Worth, whose lens has captu...
S3-E02: Breaking Down Biodegradability: Standards, Science & Trust
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
S3-E01: Carrots and Sticks - What's Needed For Effective EPR
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, to explore how a leg...
S2-E10: Public Policy Has To Be a Passion
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Season Finale of Mastering Sustainability, we’re thrilled to welcome Nathalie Flores - a powerhouse voice for climate action from the Dominic...
S2-E09: Making Progress Through Perseverance
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Maddie & Ray sit down with Martin Wolf, founder of Wolf Sustainability and former Director of Sustain...
S2-E08: Are Sustainability and Social Equity Inextricably Linked?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Todd Pooser, founder of the Virtual Commonwealth, a sustainability and social equity investment p...
S2-E07 - You Can't Do a Don't
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Margarita Quihuis, a behavioral psychologist and Executive Director of the Peace Innovation Lab a...
S2-E06 - An Analysis of Life Cycle Analyses
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Neil Shackleton, founder of Medoola. This sustainability consultancy aims to transform packaging ...
S2-E05: A Strong Plastics Treaty Is Still Possible
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome John Duncan, who leads the No Plastic In Nature Initiative for World Wildlife Fund International...
S2-E04: The Science of Setting Standards With ASTM
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Alyson Fick, Standards Manager for ASTM International. In this episode, Alyson explains why havin...
S2-E03: Is AI the Future of Recycling? A Conversation With The APR
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Ruben Nance, Program Director for the Design Recognition Pathway for the Association of Plastic R...
S2-E02 - Business Needs Global Rules
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 2 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Ed Shepherd, Senior Global Sustainability Manager for a Circular Economy, at Unilever. In this ep...
S2-E01: Harnessing the Power of Proactive Packaging Design
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Back! On Episode 1 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Brandi Parker of Parker Brands. In this episode, Brandi breaks down the evolving ro...
S1-E11: Crafting Impactful Environmental Legislation in the Middle East
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 11 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Monir Bou Ghanem, Policy Advisor at the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency. In this episode, Monir exp...
S1-E10: This Florida Non-Profit Makes Mermaids Into Magic For Marine Environments
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 10 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Shelby Thomas, CEO of the Ocean Rescue Alliance, a marine conservation and restoration nonprofit...
S1-E09: Are Your Favorite Sports Teams Scoring on Sustainability?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 9 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Brad Vogel from the Green Sports Alliance, an organization that inspires professional sports leag...
S1-E08: Can Countertop Composting Turn Our Trash To Treasure?
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 8 of Mastering Sustainability, we’re sitting down with Jeremy Lang, founder of Lomi, the world's first Smart Waste™ kitchen compos...
S1-E07: COP28, a Conference With Consequences
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7 of Mastering Sustainability, we're wading into the nuances of global climate meetings including COP28 with Mike Green, leader of the...
S1-E06: Do you know your ESG's?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 6 of Mastering Sustainability, we're diving into sustainable supply chains with Jamie Mudrick and Sarah Moasser from EcoVadis, an ESG ...
S1-E05: Re-thinking Restaurant Waste
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 5 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Matt Wampler, CEO of Clear Cogs, an AI solution helping restaurants tackle food waste. With years...
S1-E04: Diplomacy Delivers
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome our very own Martina Hauser, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Okeanos. Martina brings a myriad...
S1-E03: Advocacy in Action
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Heidi Sanborn, founding director of the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) and the Califo...
S1-E02: The ABC's and SDG's of Sustainability
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2, we’re chatting with Claudia Herbert Colfer, USA Head of Programming for the UN Global Compact Network (UNGC). Together, we take a bite...
S1-E01: Greenwashing
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 1, we sit down with Dr. Claudia Townsend, associate professor of Marketing at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami and an...
S1-E00: Intro
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas