Sustainability In Progress (SIP)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.