Podcasts

Where ideas and experience meet

to explore our changing world.

Mastering Sustainability is Okeanos’ podcast series that brings together leading voices shaping how sustainability is understood, applied, and advanced.

Join global guests as we unpack the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping sustainability today. 

  • Season 3

E04 – Good Politics vs. Good Policy

When sustainability policy meets reality, trade-offs emerge. A look at EPR, PCR, and regulatory effectiveness, with Estefania Xuclà, Government Affairs Director at Okeanos.
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E03 – Framing the Future: A Conversation with UN Photographer Kiara Worth

Images shape perception. This episode explores how visual storytelling influences climate awareness and policy, with Kiara Worth, UN photographer and visual storyteller.
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E02 – Breaking Down Biodegradability

Biodegradable doesn’t always mean what people think. This episode unpacks standards, science, and trust with Dr. Kelvin Okamoto, CEO of Green Bottom Line.
  • Season 3

E01 – Carrots and Sticks: What’s Needed for Effective EPR

What actually drives Extended Producer Responsibility to succeed? A practical look at incentives, regulation, and implementation, with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging.
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E10 – Public Policy Has to Be a Passion

From government to climate leadership, this episode explores the human side of policy-driven change, with Nathalie Flores, climate policy advocate.
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E09 – Progress Through Perseverance

Real sustainability takes time. A conversation on transparency, long-term commitment, and continuous improvement, with Martin Wolf, sustainability leader and former Seventh Generation executive.
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E08 – Sustainability and Social Equity

Can sustainability succeed without equity? This episode explores how funding models and inclusion intersect, with Todd Pooser, founder of the Virtual Commonwealth.
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E07 – You Can’t Do a Don’t

Why telling people what not to do rarely works. A behavioral science perspective on motivating sustainable action, with Margarita Quihuis from Stanford’s Peace Innovation Lab.
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E06 – An Analysis of Life Cycle Analyses

LCAs are powerful tools, when used correctly. This episode breaks down how they inform smarter sustainability decisions, with Neil Shackleton, sustainability consultant.
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E05 – A Strong Plastics Treaty Is Still Possible

Global plastics negotiations are complex, but progress is still on the table. This episode unpacks what’s at stake, with John Duncan from WWF International.
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E04 – The Science of Setting Standards With ASTM

Standards shape what’s possible. A deep dive into why testing, certification, and alignment are essential for sustainability claims, with Alyson Fick from ASTM International.
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E03 – Is AI the Future of Recycling? A Conversation With The APR

Can artificial intelligence fix broken recycling systems? This episode looks at where AI is already making an impact, with Ruben Nance from the Association of Plastic Recyclers.