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In episode 130 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we introduce the idea of Culinary Conservation. Forewarning: if you haven’t eaten or are hungry now, you’ll be starving by the end of this episode.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Justin Townsend to explore the wonders of culinary conservation and discuss his view of ethical hunting and foraging practices.
Justin, a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is an avid hunter, angler, writer, and former restaurant chef whose passion for the outdoors led him to create Harvesting Nature in 2011. He travels North America with his family and is fortunate to hunt, fish, and cook, all while sharing his experiences with others through recipes, film, podcasts, and the written word. Justin also proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard.
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25. What is Lead Free Fishing? with John King
46. Hunters and Vegans Have More in Common Than You Think with Ben Paige
92. Making Hunting and Fishing More Accessible with Erin Crider
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Celebrate this Earth Day by getting outside and following the Leave No Trace seven principles.
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy our planet’s beauty, while considering how to preserve it for generations to come. As part of this effort, NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) trains casual adventurers and park rangers alike in the 7 principles of Leave No Trace to minimize our impact in the wilderness.
Today, I am joined by Shannon Rochelle, the NOLS InterimExpedition and Leadership Education Director and a Leave No Trace Master Educator, as she shares the 7 Leave No Trace principles and why they are so important for preserving the beauty of our national parks and other wild spaces.
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Leave No Trace
7 Principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
How to Remember LNT Principles: https://lnt.org/remember-the-7-principles-with-this-trick/
NOLS
Website: https://nols.edu/en/
Shannon Rochelle: https://www.nols.edu/en/employee_directory/profile/shannon-rochelle/#
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It seems that many brands are moving in the right direction in terms of phasing PFAS out of their products, but one of the many aspects complicating this process is the potential for contamination.
In this episode, we hear directly from leading outdoor industry brands like Keen, Outdoor Research, Fjallraven, and Houdini Sportswear alongside scientists and environmental epidemiologists about how and why PFAS spreads and contaminates products so easily.
Guests featured in this episode:
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear
- Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist
- Donna Bruns, Fjallraven
- Martin Axelhed, Fjallraven
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
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Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast.
Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Sources
Outdoor Footwear: The PFAS Challenge. Retrieved from: https://www.keenfootwear.com/blogs/keen-blog/outdoor-footwear-pfas-challenge
SixClasses. Retrieved from: https://www.sixclasses.org/
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In episode 129 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we return to a highly requested topic area on the show: product packaging.
By now, we all know that plastic is a problem, but what are the alternatives? And how can we as consumers really know if other single-use packaging options are as green as they say they are?
Well, we answer those questions and many more with the founder of SOFi Products, Brandon Leeds.
SOFi Products is an innovative manufacturer of sustainable paper products. They are known for their world's best paper straws that do not get soggy and more recently SOFi has launched a paper cup with a built-in lid.
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SOFi Products
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9. Eliminating Single-Use Plastics in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Reinhold
11. Greenwashing in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Sashen
22. How to do a Waste Audit with Zöe Serrano
58. The Truth About Recycled Apparel with Bill Johnston
63. An Inside Look Into Changing Product Packaging Design with Shannon O'Grady
69. What is Greenwashing? (and How to Identify It)
89. A BioBased Backpacking Food Packaging That Actually Works with Eric Boxer
111. Phasing Out PFAS in Outdoor Equipment with Fjallraven
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As we learned in earlier episodes, phase-out and regulatory efforts for PFAS were not swift, and they certainly are not complete.
However, because of the recent regulatory changes on consumer goods, specifically in California, many US-based outdoor brands and chemical companies have finally committed to removing PFAS from their products.
Guests featured in this episode:
- Greg Brietmier, Mystery Ranch
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Theresa Mckenney, Nemo Equipment
- Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear
- Matthew Eshed, Research Fellow
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
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Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Bergen, Sujatha. "Columbia Sportswear Eliminate PFAS Campaign Launched Today," NRDC, available at: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/sujatha-bergen/columbia-sportswear-eliminate-pfas-campaign-launched-today
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Patagonia. "Say Goodbye to Forever Chemicals," Patagonia, available at: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/say-goodbye-to-forever-chemicals/story-133800.html
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In episode 128 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I chatted with Katie Houston about Sawyer's clean water projects.
Sawyer is a pioneering water filtration company with a rich history spanning over three decades, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for clean water access worldwide. Established in 1984, Sawyer has continuously evolved its product line, offering a range of advanced filtration systems designed for outdoor adventures, emergency preparedness, and humanitarian aid.
From portable water bottles to high-flow gravity systems, Sawyer's commitment to quality and sustainability has made it a trusted name in ensuring safe drinking water in any environment.
Katie has called the southern Appalachians home most of her life, from sleeping in her tree house to earning an earth science degree from UNC-Asheville. After a deep dive into the hiking community via an Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2019, she pivoted her future to meet her passion and started working freelance in the outdoor industry.
Now, she's living her dream and managing Sawyer Product's stellar community, and learning more about their incredible support of clean water projects around the world.
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Sawyer Products and Resources
Website: https://www.sawyer.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawyer-products/
Youtube: @SawyerProducts
Miranda Goes Outside (in Honduras!)
Sawyer’s Women-Led Charity Partners that Shine
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6
The Sawyer Foundation
Sawyer and Clean Water for All
Katie "Oats" Houston
Website: https://oatshikes.com/contact
Instagram: @oatshikes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oatshikes/
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98. How Not to Die in the Wilderness with Andrea Lankford
117. How Smartwool Prioritizes Circularity in Their Design with Alicia Chin and Sue Jesch
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The goal of this series is to provide useful information for consumers regarding PFAS, specifically within the outdoor industry, but also for those of us working in the industry. I learned from every single person that I interviewed and talked to about the topic of PFAS, and one of the patterns I noticed during production was that most of the European brands like Jack Wolfskin, Fjallraven, and Houdini Sportswear were early adopters of phasing PFAS out of their products.
As early as 2009, some of these brands had already begun or, at the very least, made the decision to remove harmful chemicals from their product line.
This begs the question, what took the rest of the industry so long to catch up when there were several examples of success just across the ocean?
Guests featured in this episode:
- Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Regina Goller, Jack Wolfskin
- Donna Bruns, Fjallraven
- Martin Axelhed, Fjallraven
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
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Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Greenpeace Romania. (n.d.). Chemistry for any weather (Wayback Machine Archive No. 9650). Retrieved from https://wayback.archive-it.org/9650/20200429191052/http://p3-raw.greenpeace.org/romania/Global/romania/detox/Chemistry%20for%20any%20weather.pdf
Stockholm Resilience Centre. (n.d.). Planetary boundaries. Retrieved from https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries.html
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Episode 127 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast is an open letter to the outdoor industry—a call to action to do more and make less.
If you’ve followed this podcast for a while, you know we are all about environmental action. While I believe individuals can make a difference to achieve more significant impacts, we need the industry to lead the way and decide to do better for the future of our planet and the younger generations.
I had a blast chatting with Rick Saez for this episode. While it is a bit different from other conversations we’ve had on the show, it is one that I think will resonate with how many of us feel about sustainability and the need for broader systemic change.
Rick has worked as a Guide and in Sales & Product Development for many of the leading Outdoor and Adventure Travel Brands. He shares advice and insights about working in the Outdoor Industry from his experience and interviews from his popular Outdoor Biz Podcast.
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Rick Saez
Outdoor Biz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outdoor-biz-podcast/id1244919639
Website: https://ricksaez.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricksaez/
Instagram: @outdoorbizpod
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54. Why We Need Nature with Kenny Peavy
84. Take Ownership of Your Influence Through Action with Sensi Graves
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As more regulations come into play, many outdoor brands have moved the needle and promised to phase PFAS out of their products and apparel by 2025.
While this is great news, what’s curious as a consumer is that alternative chemistry has existed for quite some time. Brands like Nikwax never needed to use harmful chemicals to achieve waterproof capabilities, and now Nikwax is one brand leading the charge with industry-wide innovations with cleaner chemistry.
In later episodes, we will explore how both European and US brands have moved to phase out PFAS in their product lines, but before we get to that, it is worth noting that there have always been alternatives.
Guests featured in this episode:
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Brian Davidson, Nikwax
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Kris Cody, PAKA Apparel
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
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Regulatory efforts across the globe have been pushing for removing certain types of PFAS in specific product categories. Still, there are many limitations, and regulators often receive pushback from chemical companies.
In episode four of the Forever Chemicals ten-part podcast series, we break down the increase of PFAS regulation in the US and the EU, along with the limitations we face in the pursuit of cleaner chemistry.
Subscribe to the Forever Chemicals Podcast to hear the full series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-chemicals/id1724693010
Guests featured in this episode:
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Kyla Bennett, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
- Natalie Balbuena, Food and Water Watch
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist
- Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear
- Scott Wilson, Regenesis Environmental Remediation
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/
WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/
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Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Food and Water Watch. (Nov 15, 2023). PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Contaminating Our Water [Livable Future LIVE] [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/27k7Tki5xsU?si=WqEA0W9b1E-0iyQ1
Greenpeace. (2012). Chemistry for Any Weather [PDF]. Greenpeace. Retrieved from https://wayback.archive-it.org/9650/20200429191052/http://p3-raw.greenpeace.org/romania/Global/romania/detox/Chemistry%20for%20any%20weather.pdf
Lerner, Sharon. The Intercept. (n.d.). The Teflon Toxin. Retrieved from https://theintercept.com/series/the-teflon-toxin/
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In episode three of the Forever Chemicals ten-part podcast series, we give an overview of how PFAS is used in modern-day production, and get an inside look at why it became a performance chemistry in the outdoor industry.
Subscribe to the Forever Chemicals Podcast to hear the full series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-chemicals/id1724693010
Guests featured in this episode:
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
- Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/
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Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC). (2020, August). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): History and Use [PDF]. Retrieved from https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/history_and_use_508_2020Aug_Final.pdf
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2022, January). Preliminary risk evaluation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ski wax [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-01/pfasskiwax.pdf
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PFAS are a large class of chemicals that have been used since the late 1930s. What makes them particularly hazardous is that they are persistent and difficult to break down. That means all the PFAS that have even been created still exist today.
In the first episode of this ten-part series, we learned the history of how PFAS was created. In episode two, we get a better understanding of just how dangerous PFAS chemicals are and how a series of lawsuits brought these health hazards to light.
Subscribe to the Forever Chemicals Podcast to hear the full series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-chemicals/id1724693010
Guests featured in this episode:
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Scott Wilson, Regenesis Environmental Remediation
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
- Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/
WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/
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Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks.
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In the first episode of this ten-part series, we explore where PFAS came from and how it became a prevalent part of our consumer products.
While the innovation of this class of chemicals has been astoundingly effective in applications like firefighting foams, waterproof rain jackets, and Teflon pans, our appetite for convenience created a toxic chemistry we may have to live with forever.
In the next episode of Forever Chemicals, we dive deeper into how the controversy surrounding PFAS grew into a global health crisis and how it has persisted in manufacturing to this day.
Subscribe to the Forever Chemicals Podcast to hear the full series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-chemicals/id1724693010
Guests featured in this episode:
- Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
- Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist
- Scott Wilson, Regenesis Environmental Remediation
- James Pollock, Marten Law LLP
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts, visit
Toxicfreefuture.org
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Or
Pfascentral.org
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In episode 126 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we look at using recycled polyester as insulation. While polyester has its fair share of problems, we explore if there are ways that we can use it sustainably, like removing ocean-bound plastics from the environment and making them into something new.
To break down the ins and outs of developing recycled insulation, I had the pleasure of hosting Joe DiGirolamo, the Director of Sales for North America for Thermore.
Thermore manufacturers better quality thermal insulation with a reputation for performance and sustainability. Joe has been with the company for over 20 years, and he and his family are based in Western NY. He enjoys spending time outdoors and appreciates learning about and observing wildlife. Joe has an explorer mentality and has always enjoyed learning about new places and the people he meets along the way.
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In episode 125 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we return to the world of epic parenting. At least that's what I call it because outdoor parents are badass, and I have to say it. I've only had one other episode dedicated to bringing kids outside and on outdoor adventures, and actually, that came out just a few weeks ago: episode 121– how having a baby changed the way I play outside with Jocey Newman.
This current episode can be seen as building on that topic and expanding into a bit more detail about not only how to get outside but also how to take care of yourself as a new mom in the outdoors and hone in on the items you actually need to pack for your kids along the way. I know I say new moms, but this episode is appropriate for any parent or anyone who knows a new parent or parent new to getting their kids into outdoor sports.
To help me do this, I had to sit down and chat with a couple of moms who make every day an epic adventure with their kids: Karissa and Kailey Tuthill.
Raised in the mountains of Colorado, sisters Karissa and Kailey found their playground in the wilderness, where every day held a new adventure. Fast forward to motherhood in the variable climates of Jackson, Wyoming, they faced a new challenge: finding sustainable, all-season clothing for their growing families. This led to the creation of Iksplor (phonetic spelling of 'explore'), a line of 100% merino wool adventure essentials for the whole family, and the first 100% merino wool nursing layer in the U.S.
Through their brand and clothing line, Karissa and Kailey are honored to make getting outside with your kids easier every day of the year. Iksplor is more than clothing; it's a commitment to sustainable outdoor adventures. The Iksplor More program reflects this, allowing parents to sell back their kids' outgrown layers for cash or credit for the next size up, promoting a cycle of use that's all about the base (layer), not waste.
Karissa and Kailey's commitment to the outdoors shines through in their personal lives, from backpacking excursions to celebrating each of their children's birthdays with an outdoor adventure instead of a Pinterest-perfect party.
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In this new ten-part series, we sat down with countless experts from brands like Fjallraven and Outdoor Research along with scientists, lawyers, and law makers that all have a stake in how PFAS is used, and how it is now being eliminated.
Over the course of ten episodes, we’ll investigate the origins, rise, and now phase out of the forever chemicals PFAS (previously known as PFCs). With more companies beginning to understand the dangers of these commonly used chemicals, they’re being phased out to keep up with new laws and to ensure company ethos aligns with production.
However, many consumers still don’t know what they are or why they should care about them. That’s where we come in– to be a direct line to people in and outside the industry and help everyone understand what PFAS are and why we should stop using them.
If you’re wondering how we can make a difference in the fight against PFAS pollution and keep our planet and our health on the forefront of producers minds, tune into Forever Chemicals, coming March 2024.
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In episode 124 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we explore what it means to be an activist and environmental advocate and how to build a community around conservation.
To me, being an activist and environmentalist is simply a part of life. They're not a hobby or second thought because I've always had a strong sense of justice no matter where I lived or the community present in my life. As I've gotten older, I've begun to realize that community makes a huge difference in our mental health and our ability to create meaningful and impactful change.
To help explore how you, no matter your location, can begin to take the reigns and tackle some of your area's environmental issues, I had the pleasure of chatting with two gentlemen who, like me, have embodied a life of activism in their community.
Mitch Stevens and Russell Lowes have been enjoying the wild lands of America for decades, going back to their elementary school years. Mitch has been the Outings Chair for the Sierra Club's southern Arizona group since the early 2000s. He has led outings throughout the southwest and California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mitch also founded Southwest Discoveries, an ecotourism company based in Tucson, Arizona.
Russell was involved with about 40 kids from two high schools in Arizona, setting up the first pro-wilderness group in the state. He has been promoting Wilderness Areas since then and has been an avid hiker since age 10.
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CleanChoice Energy
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Merlin Bird ID
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Episode 123 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast is brought to you courtesy of Fish Nerds.
The Fish Nerds Podcast is the fishing podcast for anyone who wants to fish better, laugh more, and learn a little. We talk about fish, fishing and eating fish. With a focus on conservation and sustainability. The show is usually funny, always interesting, and mostly true!
Before we get to my Fish Nerds interview, I want to shout out one last reminder to all of my amazing listeners:
The Outdoor Minimalist podcast was nominated for Best Podcast of 2023 by the Outdoor Media Awards. I am so honored to be nominated and on the list of productions! Thank you to everyone who made the nomination possible.
Once nominated, it is up to people’s choice. While we have a very engaged and dedicated audience, we are one of the smaller podcasts on the list, so today, I am making a final plea for votes!
All you have to do is follow the link to the Facebook voting page (you need Facebook to cast a vote) and click the box next to Outdoor Minimalist. Right now, we are in the top six podcasts in the running, which already blows my mind, but we need several votes to make it to the top.
Voting ends on February 1st at noon, so if you have 15 seconds to spare, please follow this link and vote for Outdoor Minimalist: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoormediaawards/permalink/1023821898848554/
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In episode 122 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we’re going ultralight. We haven’t explored ultralight backpacking on this show for several reasons before, and one of those reasons is that I don’t know much about it!
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In episode 121 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I sat down to talk to an entrepreneur, world traveler, and devoted mother about how, throughout her life, the way she gets outside has changed. We all enter new seasons of life, and our circumstances greatly influence how we spend time outdoors.
Having children is always a significant change, and as someone who does not have children, I was so excited to hear firsthand how more families can continue to get outside and help their children safely enjoy the outdoors with them.
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Right now, listeners can get an exclusive 10% off any First Peak products by using the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST at checkout.
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