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Future Bites 12: Carbon literacy didn’t just change how Dunsters Farm thinks — it changed what they do.

On the latest episode of Future Bites, we sit down with Santosh Salunkhe, Transformation & Social Value Manager at Dunsters Farm (spoiler: not actually a farm), to talk about what happens when sustainability stops being a “role” and becomes a shared language across a fast-moving food business. Santosh joined Future Green’s very first Carbon Literacy cohort in early 2024 — and now he’s trained 30+ colleagues (and even suppliers), helping embed systems thinking into everything from warehouse operations to customer conversations. In this conversation, we uncover: 🚚 How carbon data can shift driver behaviour — from idling to freezer use in multi-temp fleets 🧠 Why “plastic blinkers” might be the most useful idea in the whole training 💬 How sustainability training helps sales teams speak with confidence (and credibility) 📉 The story behind a 70% reduction in plastic use — and a 40% cost saving 🌍 Why focusing on recycling alone can be a trap — and what to look at instead This one’s a reminder that you don’t need to be a climate scientist to lead change — but you do need the tools, the mindset, and the confidence to act. 👉 Follow Future Bites to stay up to date with our latest podcast episodes, sustainability spotlights, and ideas shaping the future of food and business. Want to share your story? Get in touch at hello@futuregreen.global— we love featuring the people and ideas driving change in food and sustainability. 🎥 Want to watch the conversation? Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal [https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal] https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal [https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal]

Future Bites 10: The 10% Plastic Recycling Statistic No One Wants to Talk About

Meet Dana Winograd, Executive Director of Plastic Free Seas — one of Hong Kong’s most respected environmental education charities and a driving force behind plastic reduction across schools, communities, and businesses. After more than a decade fighting plastic pollution, Dana joins us to unpack a hard truth: recycling alone won’t save us — and in some cases, it’s holding us back. From wet markets to office lunch breaks, reusable systems to government policy, this conversation cuts through green myths and gets real about what actually shifts behaviour. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🌊 Why only ~10% of plastic is ever recycled — and why “putting it in the right bin” isn’t enough ♻️ Why reduce and reuse sit above recycling — and how to design systems people actually use 🥤 How bottled water became normal in a city with safe tap water — and what schools can do differently 🏫 Why schools are one of the biggest untapped opportunities for waste reduction and behaviour change 🏢 What offices, landlords, and CSR teams can do tomorrow to make reuse the default, not the exception 👉 Follow Future Bites to stay up to date with our latest podcast episodes, sustainability spotlights, and ideas shaping the future of food and business. Want to share your story? Get in touch at hello@futuregreen.global— we love featuring the people and ideas driving change in food and sustainability. Reach out to Dana to learn more or get involved:  🎥 Want to watch the conversation? Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal [https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal]

Future Bites 9: What if the future of food began with how we treat the animals behind it?

Meet Marianne Macdonald, Founder of Animals Aotearoa, who is transforming the way poultry is raised — and pushing businesses across New Zealand and Asia to rethink welfare, transparency, and what “ethical sourcing” really means. From cage-free eggs to higher-welfare chicken, Marianne reveals the hidden realities of intensive farming — and the powerful role consumers and food businesses play in rewriting the story. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🐣 Why cage-free eggs are rising in Hong Kong — and the hidden suffering still behind conventional battery cages 🍗 How fast-growing chicken breeds became a global welfare crisis — and the Better Chicken Commitment offering a path forward 🏭 The link between factory farming, antibiotic resistance, zoonotic disease, and food safety 🌱 Why animal welfare is a sustainability issue — from climate and health to community well-being 📢 How smart policy, clear labelling, and consumer pressure can shift entire supply chains 🪧 Inside Animals Aotearoa’s bold new campaign challenging public perceptions of chicken farming 👉 Follow Future Bites to stay up to date with our latest podcast episodes, sustainability spotlights, and ideas shaping the future of food and business. Want to share your story? Get in touch at hello@futuregreen.global — we love featuring the people and ideas driving change in food and sustainability. Reach out to Marianne to learn more or get involved: info@animalsaotearoa.org [info@animalsaotearoa.org] . 🎥 Want to watch the conversation? Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal [https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal]

Future Bites 8: Building Hong Kong’s Sustainability Future Through Carbon Literacy

Meet Basel Kirmani — former chemistry teacher, corporate leader, and now one of Hong Kong’s emerging sustainability trainers empowering teams to take meaningful climate action. From championing internal green initiatives to becoming a Carbon Literate professional and Future Green Train-the-Trainer alum, Basel is helping organisations build the confidence and shared language needed to turn climate ambition into practical action. In this Spotlight, discover: 🌍 Why Carbon Literacy is a powerful framework for building climate-confident teams 📚 How Basel makes climate science simple, engaging, and human 💼 Why sustainability belongs across every department — not just in ESG or CSR 🔥 The role of personal stories in inspiring real behaviour change 👉 Follow Future Bites to explore stories of innovation and leadership shaping the future of sustainability. Want to share your story? Get in touch at hello@futuregreen.global — we love featuring the people turning sustainability into action. Connect with Basel and explore his work at Turquoise Sustainability to learn how organisations can build climate-ready teams. 🎥 Want to watch the conversation? Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IWoSY-sDfUg

Future Bites 7: The School Where Sustainability Is the Curriculum

Meet the team from Chinese International School (CIS) — where sustainability isn’t a side project, it’s part of the curriculum. From composting and roof gardens to a student-led Biodiversity Summit, CIS is turning big ideas like climate action and circular economy into daily learning. With a 2033 net-zero target and sustainability integrators across all age groups, the school is showing what it means to grow the next generation of changemakers. In this Education Spotlight, discover: 🌱 How CIS’s Vision 33 strategy embeds net-zero goals across campus operations 🥕 Why partnerships — from food service to waste management, are key to scaling impact 📊 How tracking data and small wins drive behaviour change schoolwide 🍽️ What a “biodiverse lunch” can teach students about climate-friendly eating 👩‍🏫 Why having dedicated sustainability roles for teachers makes all the difference 👉 Follow Future Bites to explore stories of innovation, education, and leadership shaping the future of sustainability. Want to share your story? Get in touch at hello@futuregreen.global — we love featuring the people and ideas turning sustainability into action. Reach out to the CIS team at cis_info@cis.edu.hk to learn how educators and students are walking the talk. 🎥 Want to watch the conversation? Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal [https://www.youtube.com/@futuregreenglobal]