Open Source Sustainability

In this episode, Alex is joined by Ben and Jerry's Jenna Evans. As the global sustainability manager, Jenna's role involves developing strategies for improving energy efficiencies in manufacturing, creating more sustainable packaging and reducing carbon emissions, all of which they approach holistically through a social justice lens. They also discuss the company's long-term goals of driving systemic change towards a more sustainable future, including the goal of eliminating plastic

When global companies like Meta commit to climate action, their goals and programs create vast, positive impact for the planet, and inspire other businesses to follow suit. As Meta's Sustainability Strategy Manager, Paull Young works with the company's environmental partners to develop products that will facilitate Meta's goals of being net-zero across their value chain by 2030, using 100% renewable energy, and becoming water positive by 2040. Learn more about Paull's work and the

What does sustainability in the 21st century look like? That's what we're exploring this week with Sandra Noonan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Just Salad. From innovative sourcing solutions to carbon labels on the menu, hear how Sandra is driving Just Salad towards zero-waste dining and making the fast-casual restaurant industry climate-conscious.  To learn more about the programs mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.thenewgreennormal.com/ and

In the first episode of Open Source Sustainability, Alex sits down with Missy Schaaphok, RDN, Director of Global Nutrition and Sustainability at Taco Bell. Missy shares how the fast food giant is working to educate diners on Taco Bell’s green initiatives and planet-friendly options and gives insight into how her background as a nutritionist fits into her sustainability role at Taco Bell. Plus, find out her answer to the age-old question: what’s your Taco Bell hot sauce of choice?Learn more

Hosted by GreenPlaces CEO Alex Lassiter, Open Source Sustainability will explore how companies are innovating their business practices to reach sustainability goals and the unique challenges leaders are facing along the way. Follow this podcast to hear insight from leaders at Taco Bell, Just Salad, Meta and more.This podcast is powered by GreenPlaces. For help in reaching your company's sustainability goals, visit www.greenplaces.com.