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

In this episode of No Footprints, hosts Sheldon and Jason explore the evolving concept of sustainability in 2025. They discuss the importance of understanding sustainability, the significance of making small changes, and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in guiding sustainable practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for measurable goals and the idea that sustainability can be a profitable business strategy. The hosts encourage listeners to start their sustainability journey with manageable steps and to recognize the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability Podcast

01:04 Understanding Sustainability in 2025

02:25 The Importance of Small Changes

10:20 Defining Sustainability and Its Goals

12:59 UN Sustainable Development Goals

18:05 Setting Measurable Sustainability Goals

22:41 Sustainability as Good Business