Best of Earth911 Podcast: Wild Planet Founder & CEO Bill Carvalho on Making Seafood Sustainable

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Wild Planet Founder & CEO Bill Carvalho on Making Seafood Sustainable

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Wild Planet Foods founder and CEO Bill Carvalho explains why his firm sources pole and line caught tuna to get rid of “bycatch,” the species caught in nets and tossed overboard as a result of they aren’t what the fishing vessel desires to promote. Bycatch accounts for as much as 22% of the fish caught by web fishermen, in response to Oceana, a nonprofit working to guard the world’s oceans. Wild Planet additionally focuses on smaller species — resembling sardines, mackerel, and anchovies — in an effort to guard the ocean meals chain. We examined a number of new Wild Planet fish and canned pasta, bean, and vegetable tuna salads which are bought in recyclable packaging that’s accepted in just about all U.S. curbside blue bins.

Bill Carvalho, founder and CEO of Wild Planet Foods
Bill Carvalho, founder and CEO of Wild Planet Foods, is our visitor on Sustainability in Your Ear.

According to the United Nations, 34% of human CO2 emissions every year are produced by rising, processing, and transport meals. The excellent news is that the share of food-related emissions has declined from 44% in 1990. This reveals that important progress is feasible by altering consuming habits and the best way we develop, harvest, and distribute meals. Bill shares his recommendation for selecting probably the most sustainable seafood choices, suggesting that consumers test the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood recommendations. You can study extra about Wild Planet and its merchandise at wildplanetfoods.com.

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This podcast initially aired on June 13, 2022.