Protect Your Wild Podcast

Protect Your Wild Podcast

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Protect Your Wild Podcast episodes

  • THROWBACK 97 - Recover Brands with Bill Johnston
    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat with the founder of Recover Brands, Bill Johnston. Learn about the brand that has diverted 7.8 million plastic bottles from landfills and turned them into sustainable products. Recover Brands is a brand that was born out of a passion for the environment and sustainability. This episode goes into the story of why and how Recover Brands was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability.

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://recoverbrands.com/
    Instagram: @recoverbrands

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    1 hr 7 min
  • THROWBACK 96 - Bureo with Ben Kneppers

    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat a co-founder of Bureo, Ben Kneppers. Bureo empowers South American fishing towns by purchasing fishing nets, that would otherwise be cut loose into the ocean, to be processed and recycled into new products! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post at www.aldalifestyle.com/blog/bureo-review

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website: https://Bureo.com
    Instagram: @bureo

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    1 hr 4 min
  • THROWBACK 95 - EarthHero with Ryan Lewis
    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat the founder of EarthHero, Ryan Lewis. EarthHero is an online marketplace that brings together all of your favorite sustainable brands! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post HERE https://aldalifestyle.com/blog/earth-hero-review

    The Story of Stuff
    The Green School in Bali

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://earthhero.com
    Instagram: @shopearthhero

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    *Topic Timestamps: *

    What’s EarthHero? 1:27 - 4:13
    What Ryan was like as a kid. Nature and entrepreneurship. 4:14 - 13:30
    When he realized the environmental crisis and the impact he could make 13:31 - 21:57
    Get to know Ryan through Rapid Fire Questions 21:58 - 33:17
    How to compete online in the Age of Amazon 33:18 - 40:43
    How Capitalism interacts and balances with the environment and sustainability 40:44 - 48:47
    Final questions that we ask every guest 48:48 - FIN

    58 min
  • THROWBACK 94 - Who is Steve Irwin?
    Episode Notes

    Colin and Avinash discuss the legend that is Steve Irwin. They go over their favorite memory of him and his early life. Furthermore, they cover how he got the name: The Crocodile Hunter. They also talk about his relationship with his wife and kids and how his legacy lives on through them.

    Here's some links we talk about on the episode:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvS7Ga5P75k
    Pilot

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gVkTFam1w

    60 min interview

    Warden or Wanker:

    https://www.ecowatch.com/google-science-award-irish-teenager-2639623184.html

    Off Topic is a short series airing every Tuesday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it.

    Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

    50 min
  • THROWBACK 93 - Colorado Carbon Fund with Brandon Welch
    Episode Notes

    In this throwback episode, Colin and Avinash have a chat with the Program Director of the Colorado Carbon Fund, Brandon Welch. Learn about the organization that offsets Carbon emissions in Colorado. This episode goes into Brandon’s background, the projects he’s working on and what sustainability means to him. At the end, there’s our favorite game: Two truths and a Lie. You won’t want to miss this episode

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://www.coloradocarbonfund.org/
    Instagram: @coloradocarbonfund

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    1 hr 12 min
  • THROWBACK 92 - United by Blue with Brian Linton
    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat the founder of United by Blue, Brian Linton. Learn about the brand that uses bison fur and other innovative materials to help save our oceans. United by Blue is a sustainable lifestyle brand that has a focus on protecting our Oceans. This episode goes into the story of why United by Blue was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability. Listen to our best episode yet, you won’t want to miss it.

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://unitedbyblue.com/
    Instagram: @unitedbyblue

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    Topic Timestamps:

    1:44 - 3:43 What is United by Blue?

    3:44 - 15:12 Where did your passion for the environment come from?
    15:13 - 17:19 The shifting culture toward sustainability.
    17:20 - 25:50 What goes into the materials that are in United by Blue products?
    25:51 - 30:07 What was before United by Blue?
    30:08 - 34:42 What did the beginning of United by Blue look like?
    34:43 - 43:16 Rapidfire Q&A
    43:17 - 53:17 Closing Questions

    55 min
  • THROWBACK 91 - Indosole with Kyle Parsons
    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat with the founder of Indosole, Kyle Parsons. Learn about the brand that uses recycled tires to make some sweet shoes. Indosole’s innovative use of recycled materials and core mission make them a brand that helps the environment and protects our planet. This episode goes into the stories of why Indosole was founded, the journey to creating a company like Indosole, and some fun questions with Kyle about sustainability. Stay tuned into the episode for our sweet discount code at the end of the episode on this amazing brand.

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://indosole.com/
    Instagram: @indosole

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    Topic Timestamps:

    2:43 - 10:33 How did Indosole start?

    10:34 - 17:23 How did your love for the earth start?
    17:24 - 26:28 Are there any people or experiences in your life that led you to this path?
    26:29 - 29:47 What has starting a company like Indosole taught you about yourself?
    29:48 - 36:45 Would you rather?
    36:46 - 48:15 Wrap up questions

    49 min
  • THROWBACK 90 - Climate Change Myth Busters
    Episode Notes

    Colin and Avinash go into five climate change myths and bust them with *surprise *surprise LOGIC and FACTS. So sit tight, and enjoy this episode of goofy myths.

    Sauces:

    https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVXOC6a3ME
    https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sealevel.html
    https://skepticalscience.com/global-warming-scientific-consensus-advanced.htm
    https://skepticalscience.com/coral-atoll-advanced.htm
    https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/science/each-countrys-share-of-co2.html

    WARDEN OR WANKER:

    Amber Jackson and Emily Hazelwood repurpose oil rigs into artificial reefs
    https://www.theinertia.com/environment/meet-two-women-who-are-leading-the-charge-to-repurpose-oil-rigs-as-reefs/

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    46 min
  • THROWBACK 88 - Coalatree with Charlie Bessy
    Episode Notes

    Colin has a chat the founder of Coalatree, Charlie Bessy. Learn about the spark that helped ignite Coalatree and lead them to their success today. They produce great innovative sustainable apparel that has been recognized as some of the best hiking and climbing clothing on the market. This episode goes into the stories of why Coalatree was founded, some serious issues that face our planet, and some fun questions with Charlie about sustainability. Stay tuned into the episode for our sweet discount code at the end of the episode on this amazing brand.

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://coalatree.com/
    Instagram: @coalatree

    Referenced articles:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coalatree/evolution-hoodie-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coalatree/camper-hooded-jacket-20

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

    Topic Timestamps:

    3:51 - 26:24 The Entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the why of Coalatree

    26:25 - 37:41 What goes into making Coalatree products eco-friendly?
    37:42 - 52:43 Two Truths and a Lie
    52:44 - 57:13 How do you explain sustainability to a toddler?
    57:14 - 1:03:01 In what ways can you improve your lifestyle to be more sustainable?

    Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it.

    Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

    1 hr 5 min
  • THROWBACK 87 - GoMkt with Matt Holtzman
    Episode Notes

    Colin talks to the founder of goMkt, Matt Holtzman. GoMkt is a unique app that helps take care of the food surplus issues that arise in big cities like NYC. Colin and Matt discuss what led to the creation of the app, the challenges they faced, and the future of the company. Learn about our food supply and what we can do to avoid throwing so much away.

    CHECK THEM OUT:

    Website:https://www.gomkt.com/
    Instagram: @gomkt

    Referenced articles:

    https://qz.com/804022/health-benefits-japanese-forest-bathing/

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/restaurants-that-dont-donate-because-of-liability-are-just-making-excuses-experts-sayn577d6f92e4b0344d514dd20f

    CHECK US OUT:

    Website: https://aldalifestyle.com
    Instagram: @aldalifestyle

    Topic Timestamps:

    2:30 - 10:18 Why did you start goMkt?

    10:19 - 16:13 UGLY FRUIT
    16:14 - 23:35 Who mentored you to make the world a better place?
    23:36 - 35:25 What challenges did you face starting the app?
    35:26 - 47:46 Where do you see the company going in the next ten years?
    47:47 - 44:19 Curious Q&A

    Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it.

    Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

    1 hr 4 min

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Colin and Avinash explore sustainable stories, wild ideas and influential people that shape our environment and the world sustainability.