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Welcome to Sustainability in Progress (SIP), a podcast brought to you by John George and Laura Negre, two like-minded sustainability professionals who met during their graduate program at Columbia University and look to bring sustainability education from the classroom to your devices. The sustainability space is constantly evolving, as are we, so we’ve decided to call this podcast Sustainability in Progress, or SIP.
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- 1 weeks ago38 min
A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action: Norway's Climate Playbook
How does one of the world's biggest oil and gas producers also become a climate leader? We sit down with Jo Sletbak, Consul General of Norway in New York, to talk about how Norway practices climate diplomacy now that climate, energy security, trade, and geopolitics are all tangled together. We also get into U.S.–Norway clean tech partnerships, Arctic cooperation, and what American cities can learn from Oslo.
- Sep 30, 20261h 3m
Should I Stay or Should I Grow? Farming, Profitability & the Regenerative Transition
This week, we sit down with investor Nick Schroer to unpack the economics of modern farming, from shrinking margins and the “technology treadmill” to what makes ag-tech worth investing in. We explore why profitability may be a prerequisite for regenerative agriculture, what the next generation of farming could look like, and why consumers might be overthinking sustainable choices.
- Jul 29, 20261h 5m
One Man's Trash, Another Man's Treasure: UBQ's Groundbreaking Material
In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we sit down with Albert Douer, CEO of UBQ Materials, to unpack how household garbage gets converted into a material that can replace plastic in manufacturing. Albert draws on 40+ years in the plastics and materials industry to explain why traditional recycling can only solve part of the waste problem, and how UBQ's process instead breaks down organic waste at a molecular level to create something entirely new. We discuss what a "negative carbon footprint" actually means in practice, why global adoption has been slower than expected, and what it would take to scale this technology into a true alternative to landfills and incinerators.
- May 27, 20261h 6m
Can't Stop the Feeling (But We Can Stop the Warming)
In this episode, we sit down with Lou Leonard, a veteran of the negotiations leading up to the Paris Climate Agreement, to unpack what that landmark deal got right, where it still falls short, and what's changed since. From the strategic logic behind keeping Paris non-binding, to the legal cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation known as the Endangerment Finding, we explore how climate policy is being reimagined at every level and what it really takes to drive meaningful action.
- Apr 17, 202625 min
Can’t Buy Me Love… But You Can Buy Better Packaging
In this episode, we sit down with Alice Bazzano of Trivium Packaging to unpack the role of metal in the circular economy. From infinite recyclability to lightweighting and low-carbon aluminum, we explore how Trivium is navigating packaging design, policy, and consumer behavior to shape the future of sustainable materials, and what it really takes to move beyond plastic.
- Mar 28, 202649 min
Under Pressure: Um ba ba be - From Broken Chains to Farm to People
In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we sit down with Michael Robinov, co-founder of Farm to People, to explore how food moves from farm to table, and who benefits along the way. We discuss the economics behind today’s food system, the decline of small farms, the limitations of organic labels, and how a shorter supply chain can better support farmers, reduce waste, and improve transparency for consumers.
- Jan 30, 202651 min
Shuck It Off: Oysters Gonna Clean, Clean, Clean
New York City was once known as “the Big Oyster,” with oyster reefs playing a central role in the harbor’s ecosystem. However, overharvesting, industrialization, and pollution led to their collapse, but today, oysters are looking to make a comeback.In this episode of Sustainability in Progress, we speak with Charlotte Boesch of the Billion Oyster Project about their efforts to restore oyster reefs across New York Harbor. We discuss why oysters are a keystone species, how recycled shells from restaurants are transformed into reef habitats, and what it takes to grow and install millions of oysters in New York City's harbor.The conversation covers the science behind oyster filtration, the role reefs play in supporting biodiversity and reducing wave energy during storms, and the challenges of large-scale restoration.
- Dec 20, 202548 min
Here Comes the Sun…and Storage: Renewables and the AI Boom
The clean energy transition isn’t just about swapping fossil fuels for renewables, it’s about building a new energy system built for the future. In this episode, we speak with Tim Montague, solar developer, clean-tech advisor, and host of The Clean Power Hour. We’ll discuss the realities of the energy transition, the current state of battery storage, the growing issue of solar panel end-of-life and recycling, and the environmental footprint of mining the critical minerals needed for EVs and batteries. The conversation also tackles how AI is reshaping energy demand and grid resilience, and what it will take to build a cleaner, smarter power system for generations ahead.
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Welcome to Sustainability in Progress (SIP), a podcast brought to you by John George and Laura Negre, two like-minded sustainability professionals who met during their graduate program at Columbia University and look to bring sustainability education from the classroom to your devices. The sustainability space is constantly evolving, as are we, so we’ve decided to call this podcast Sustainability in Progress, or SIP.
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