Future Bites By Future Green

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...

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...

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 r...

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...

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 m...

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...

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:...

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...

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 emp...

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...

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...