Welcome to Future Green’s Podcast: Future Bites, where we shine a light on our community — the people transforming the food industry through sustainability, from local sourcing, plant-based innovation, food waste and supply chain solutions.
Future Bites 15: Why Practice Makes Better Facilitators with Heather Cowap
Facilitation isn't a skill you master by watching videos alone. While frameworks and theory provide the foundation, confidence comes from putting them into practice. In this episode of the Future Green Podcast, Heidi Spurrell is joined by Heather Cowap to explore why in-person facilitation practice is so valuable and introduce the Facilitation Practice Retreat taking place in Portugal (28 September - 2 October). Together, they discuss the difference between knowing a workshop framework and co...
21 Jul 2026
Future Bites 13: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers with Carbon Literacy
Meet Rebecca Stacey, Schools Coordinator at The Carbon Literacy Project, a leading organisation helping schools equip the next generation with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to tackle climate change. After more than 20 years in education, Rebecca joins us to explore why carbon literacy is becoming one of the most important life skills we can teach young people, and how schools can move beyond climate awareness to meaningful action. From climate anxiety to climate action, whole...
21 Jul 2026
Food Bites 14: Good Food Shouldn’t Go to Waste: The Story Behind Yindii’s Growing Impact
🍽️ Good Food Shouldn't Go to Waste: How Yindii is Rescuing Food, Saving Money & Reducing Emissions Every day, millions of perfectly good meals are thrown away while people search for affordable food. What if one simple solution could help businesses, consumers, and the planet at the same time? In this episode we sit down with Mahima Rajangam, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Yindii, to explore how one of Asia's leading food rescue platforms is transforming surplus food into o...
12 Feb 2026
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 warehous...
22 Dec 2025
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 gr...
12 Dec 2025
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 Kon...
1 Dec 2025
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 ...
13 Nov 2025
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...
31 Oct 2025
Future Bites 6: What if one small ‘no straw’ rule could inspire a whole new sustainability strategy?
Meet Gigi Lau, Customer Experience and Sustainability Director at Compass Group Hong Kong, who turned a simple plastic-free campaign into a blueprint for climate-conscious dining across schools and corporate offices. From banning straws to serving 50,000 meals a day with purpose, Gigi reveals how Compass is reimagining food service — proving that culture change starts with one small decision. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🥤 How a no-straw policy grew into Compass’s plastic-free movement...
17 Oct 2025
Future Bites 5: What if modern slavery was hiding on your plate?
Meet Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club, who is exposing the hidden exploitation behind the food we eat — and empowering businesses to take action against modern slavery. From forced labour on fishing boats to child workers in cocoa fields, Matt reveals how global supply chains still depend on unseen human suffering — and what it takes to change that story. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🌊 How forced labour shows up in seafood — and why transparency saves lives 🍫 The hidden human cost...
6 Oct 2025
Future Bites 4: What if the future of food was microscopic?
Meet James Chang, founder of GEB Impact Technology, who is pioneering a radical rethink of what we eat — using microalgae to deliver sustainable protein, climate resilience, and a new vision for food. From tempeh fortified with algae to AI-optimised cultivation, James shares how GEB is scaling food solutions that are as good for the planet as they are for people. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🌱 Why microalgae could be the missing link in global food security 🥢 How GEB’s food innovation ...
2 Sept 2025
Future Bites 3: The Future of Food – Carbon Labelling and Local Sourcing with Sodexo Hong Kong
What if every menu choice showed its climate impact? Meet Laurent Houdremont, Head of Food Solutions & Marketing at Sodexo Hong Kong, who is leading the charge to make sustainable dining the new normal. From piloting carbon-labelled menus in schools to sourcing local honey, milk, and organic produce, Laurent shares how Sodexo Hong Kong is rethinking dining experiences to cut emissions and empower communities to make greener choices. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🥗 How Sodexo i...
20 Aug 2025
Future Bites 2: The Tempeh Transformation - How FERM Is Changing Plant Protein Forever
Can sustainable eating be irresistible? Meet Punam Chopra, founder of SpiceBox Organics and the innovative FERM — in this inspiring conversation. From crafting multi-legume tempeh that breaks the “boring plant-based” stereotype to partnering with chefs and inspiring home cooks, Punam shares how she’s blending flavour, nutrition, and sustainability in every bite. In this Member Spotlight, discover: 🌱 Why FERM's tempeh goes beyond soy — with chickpea, mung bean, lentil, and black bean var...
7 Aug 2025
Future Bites 1: Muuse – How Reuse Systems Are Transforming the Food Industry ♻️
Has your business made the shift to reuse yet? If not—what’s holding you back? ♻️ Discover what it really takes to transition to reuse systems—from the mindset shift to the operational changes and how leading businesses are already making it work. In this Future Green Member Spotlight episode, we speak with Natasha from Muuse, a pioneer in reusable packaging solutions operating in the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We dive into how they’re overcoming challenges, designing scalable ...
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