Society & Culture
In this week’s conversation, we sit down with Kai Robertson, a leading sustainability expert with decades of experience working alongside food industry giants like Walmart, Unilever, and McDonald’s, as well as global organizations such as the World Resources Institute and WWF.
*This episode is proudly sponsored by Emerald Ecovations, offering sustainable food service, facility, and packaging supplies for your business.*
Kai unpacks the complex web of sustainability challenges facing our food system—from the concept of our “food print,” to the impact of food waste, water usage, and the mounting pressures of feeding a growing global population. You’ll hear honest insights into common misconceptions about food scarcity, the hidden environmental costs of what ends up on (and off) our plates, and simple actions businesses and individuals alike can take to push for meaningful change.
With anecdotes from personal experience and industry analysis, Kai cuts through the noise and offers a practical framework: act, advocate, and ask. Whether you’re a consumer, a business leader, or just someone curious about the future of food, this episode will inspire you to think differently about the true impact of what we eat—and what we waste. So get ready for an eye-opening discussion on creating a more sustainable food future, one choice at a time.