Footprint: Business Sustainability

A long-term approach to sustainability is not only great for New Zealand… it’s great for business.

Footprint: Business Sustainability is a brand new podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property. In this series, hosted by Francesca Rudkin, we explore some of the issues, the problems, and notably, the solutions as we talk to New Zealand’s leading experts and business people working to change our future for the better.

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Episodes

Episode 6: Food

As well as helping to cut greenhouse gas emission, avoiding food waste can significantly cut our grocery bills overnight. Hear about Kiwi projects working to improve sustainability in the food industry in episode six of Footprint: Business Sustainability, a podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property – Making Space for Greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 07, 2021•47 min

Episode 5: Fashion

In New Zealand we send an average of 44kg of textiles to landfill per year, per person. Hear about Kiwi projects working to improve sustainability of clothing and textiles in episode five of Footprint: Business Sustainability, a podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property – Making Space for Greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2021•49 min

Episode 4: Construction

From sourcing materials to the dumping of waste, the impact construction has on the environment is varied and significant. Learn more in episode four of Footprint: Business Sustainability, the latest podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property – Making Space for Greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 09, 2021•1 hr

Episode 3: Recycling

For years, recycling has been commonplace for Kiwi households. But more recently, questions are being asked about what actually happens to our recycling. Learn more in episode three of Footprint: Business Sustainability, the latest podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property – Making Space for Greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2021•46 min

Episode 2: Plastics

If you think we’re getting plastic waste under control, think again. It’s a complex problem, and recycling alone won’t solve it. But there are some exciting home-grown businesses working to turn the tide of plastic. Learn more in episode two of Footprint: Business Sustainability, the latest podcast series from Newstalk ZB and Goodman Property – Making Space for Greatness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2021•42 min

Episode 1: Transport

Climate change is one of the biggest issues we’ll face in our lifetimes. So how do we do our bit? One of the biggest parts of the puzzle for Kiwis, is addressing our transport emissions. And with the highest car-ownership rate in the OECD, they make up over 40% of our human carbon emissions. Luckily, there are some exciting local companies who are here to challenge our reliance on our personal cars and more. So let’s tackle Transport in episode one of Footprint: Business Sustainability with News...

Sep 28, 2021•39 min

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