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Future Green 5 Must Reads
Hey sustainability change makers,
Future Green turns seven this September! ๐
Reaching this milestone has given me a chance to look back at how much has changed since we started in 2019 not only for Future Green, but across the wider food and sustainability landscape.
What strikes me most is how sustainability has become increasingly embedded in the everyday workings of food businesses. Itโs showing up in how organisations measure carbon, design menus, source ingredients, manage energy and respond to risks across increasingly complex supply chains.
This weekโs stories capture that evolution brilliantly. The NHS is translating carbon goals into practical guidance for foodservice, while one of the worldโs oldest cheddar makers is embracing heat-pump technology to cut energy use. Beyond individual businesses, worsening wildfires and food safety concerns are reminders that what happens in our kitchens and supply chains is deeply connected to much bigger environmental and societal systems.
Seven years in, there is still so much to learn, challenge and change, and thatโs what keeps this work exciting.
I hope you enjoy this weekโs reads! ๐ฑ
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๐ FUTURE GREEN: SEVEN YEARS AND COUNTING
Future Green turns seven! Iโm looking back on the lessons, challenges and milestones that have shaped the journey, and sharing why itโs never too late to follow your passion and build something meaningful.
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๐ฝ๏ธ LOW-CARBON CATERING: A PRACTICAL NHS TOOLKIT
How can large foodservice operations turn Net Zero commitments into everyday decisions? NHS Supply Chainโs practical toolkit covers menu carbon analysis, plant-rich meals, food waste, kitchen energy and smarter procurement.
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๐ฅ CLIMATE RESILIENCE: A WORLD ON FIRE
Forest fires are becoming more frequent and destructive. WRI reports fire-driven tree-cover loss has more than doubled since 2001, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and adaptation.
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๐ง FOOD INNOVATION: OLD CHEESE, NEW TECHNOLOGY
What happens when a cheesemaker dating back to 1833 embraces clean technology? Barberโs Farmhouse Cheesemakers uses innovative heat pumps to halve electricity use and significantly cut carbon emissions.
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๐ฅฌ FOOD SAFETY: SO, ARE WE EATING LETTUCE AGAIN?
After the largest recorded U.S. Cyclospora outbreak, concerns around fresh produce are growing, raising important questions about food safety, traceability and resilience across increasingly complex supply chains.
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๐ JOIN OUR SEPTEMBER IN-PERSON MEMBERS MEETUP
Where does our seafood really come from? Join us for breakfast with Chef Sandy Keung of TABLE as we explore traceability, responsible sourcing and more transparent seafood supply chains.
For Members, calendar invites have been sent!
Please accept the invitation if you can make it. Weโd love to see you there.
โกLDJ Sustainability Workshop - Facilitation Tip of the Week
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Tip 8: Every Voice Matters ๐ฌ
The most valuable ideas donโt always come from the loudest voices in the room.
At Future Green, we use structured activities and inclusive facilitation to give everyone space to contribute. When every voice is heard, discussions become richer, decisions stronger, and teams build greater shared ownership.
How do you make sure every voice is heard in your workshops?
Join my 5-day Facilitation Practice Retreat in Sintra, Portugal (28 Sep โ 2 Oct 2026) to restore your energy and sharpen your craft.
Limited spots! ๐ฟ
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WHAT DO WE DO
Are you a sustainability leader, foodservice professional, retailer, or organisation looking to make a real impact on food sustainability?
Future Green helps scale sustainable food systems by turning insights into action. We work with foodservice and retail businesses, NGOs, and government organisations to deliver strategies, workshops, audits, and more.
Join our community of like-minded professionals and organisations committed to food sustainability.
How we work with businesses:
- Monthly Meetups and expert webinars
- Food Vision workshops to build a sustainability roadmap
- Menu carbon footprinting, audits, and practical solutions
Be part of the change you want to see.
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