Navigating the Food Service Maze: Sustainability and the Power of Operator-Led Change with Jim Green

Welcome back to the Going Zero Sustainability podcast! This week, host Seth Combs is joined by industry veteran Jim Green, whose four-decade career has helped shape the modern food service ecosystem. In this episode, Jim Green shares his journey from falling into food service in the 1980s to becoming a key coordinator for change, leading initiatives like the Agora Sustainability Leadership Team and the Optimize Ecosystem Team.Together, they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing operators, manufacturers, and the crucial "middleman" network that defines today’s food service landscape. Whether it’s tackling sustainability, driving innovation in supply chains, or empowering community action, you’ll hear insights and stories from the front lines — plus practical advice for anyone looking to make a difference in their workplace or their local environment.Tune in to learn how on-premise food service operators are changing the narrative around sustainability, collaborating across industries, and proving that individual action can create sweeping impact. If you’re passionate about sustainable solutions and curious to hear from those driving real change in food service, this episode is for you!