Sustainable GOAT

It all started with a road trip. When you have to pack all your gear and four people into a ‘98 Subaru Outback, you realize what’s important to you. It got them thinking: if they had less gear, they'd have more room for adventure. What began as a goal to create high-quality, versatile products, quickly turned into a way of life. Nomadix wanted to own less and do more. That simple, radical idea changed everything. It was the thread that guided them to their most important decisions. Using certified post-consumer recycled materials and swearing off virgin materials was a no-brainer. To Nomadix, there’s no better way to own less than making use of what we already have, and there’s already plenty of plastic waste. Too much. But it isn’t enough. With Nomadix, they've dedicated themselves to making gear to inspire your next adventure, and that will last for every adventure after. Made with the highest quality materials, it’s meticulously designed to replace your separate towels for camping, yoga, beach and travel. Light, packable, versatile, sustainable: some of the many reasons it’s the only towel you need. Now you can start your own journey to own less, do more.

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Here is a link to the Regeneration book mentioned in the episode: https://regeneration.org/

Native to the Peruvian Andes, alpaca fiber is one of the strongest and most sustainable materials in the world. Wuaman is a family run, multi generational, international business that had humble beginnings and a mission to not only improve the community, but create some of the best products in the world. Today, Wuaman manufactures unique, handcrafted apparel and accessories made from alpaca fiber. The artisanship of these handmade pieces are truly special, showcasing the personality and talent of the local Peruvian community that also embroiders many pieces.

From the start, Wuaman products were handmade and included handmade embroidery and crochet designs. To this day, handmade products and handmade designs are their signature. Wuaman's journey led them to create embroidery and crochet workshops in surrounding humble communities. This would not only help textile art remain alive, but also would teach an employable trade to a struggling community and lead them to achieve economic stability. In addition, by manufacturing a high quality good with resilient material (that is also hypoallergenic), the product cycle is much longer than other materials processes.

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The ocean is our planet's life support system, and its health is in crisis. We often think that to protect the ocean, you have to be near the ocean. But we all have a direct impact on the cycles of life in the ocean—no matter where we live. The changes we need to make to address the largest threats facing our seas—lowering carbon emissions, reducing plastic and other pollution, protecting our fisheries, safeguarding watersheds, promoting marine protected areas, and fighting for legislation that supports our ocean, waterways, and climate—can happen from anywhere in the world. 

Check out Inland Ocean Coalition: https://inlandoceancoalition.org/

They usually say the best startups happen out of a garage. Well, in this case, it was in a backyard. Thomas Hoffman, founder of Campworks, has held a vision to create a world where people and nature exist as one. A world where we create solutions for people to truly live where they are. Campworks builds fully electric, teardrop campers that are meant to immerse you in the outdoors while still providing all of the amenities that you would expect to have in a luxury home. This is Thomas' story, his vision of the world, and how Campworks is moving the needle to make the world a better place.

Check them out on their site: https://campworksco.com/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campworksco/

Javier Marti has spent his entire life not only traveling the world and immersing himself in nature, but studying it as a scientist. Additionally, he has always been fascinated with space exploration and was a space scientist early in his career. Now, is he is the CEO and Founder of Divirod, a company that combines Javier's lifelong experience into a product that is changing the way we visualize water data. As water becomes an increasingly talked about topic, Divirod's solution is helping communities and countries around the globe further understand this complex problem in an effort to provide meaningful solutions.

Energy is a commodity that is changing, rapidly. What is needed is a complete new way of thinking and approaching energy and sustainability. Derek Hansen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mynt Systems and they are inventing the new energy future. There innovative business plan as well as their execution is not only effective, but scalable.

Derek is an authentic, genuine person and has a story of true resilience. His personality is big and the problem that he is solving is even bigger. The best part is... he is just getting started.

Mynt Systems Website - https://myntsystems.com

Mynt Manifesto - https://myntsystems.com/manifesto

The B-Corp certification has been around for awhile. However, its impact is still making its way to the mainstream. The decision to become B-Corp certified is a commitment to stand for environmental and social change. Jenifer Gorin, founder of Impact Growth Partners, has been helping companies lay the foundation for a brighter future. With a background in finance, we dive into topics about how corporate finance can be a driver for change, why we must advocate for change from within corporations, and the future of the sustainability movement.

To learn more about Impact Growth Partners and begin your journey to become B-Corp certified, head over to their website: https://impactgrowthpartners.com/

Lorna Davis

https://www.ted.com/speakers/lorna_davis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-davis-3366ab14/

https://www.ted.com/talks/lorna_davis_a_guide_to_collaborative_leadership/transcript?language=en

Vincent Stanley

https://mattersjournal.com/stories/2017/12/12/vincent-stanley-director-of-philosophy-patagonia

https://www.vincentstanley.com/

Eban Goodstein/Katie Boyle

https://www.bard.edu/mba/people/staff/

https://leadthechange.bard.edu/blog/author/katie-boyle

ISSP

ISSP is the world's leading professional association of sustainability practitioners. A member-driven organization, we move the sustainability profession forward by empowering each other and defining professional excellence.

www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org

B Lab

https://bcorporation.net/about-b-lab

Having built the world's first solar electric speedboat in 2007 (https://soelyachts.com/custom-model/) and founding two deliberate companies specialized in advanced electric propulsion systems (www.navaldc.com) and integrally designed commercial electric vessels as well as electric yachts (www.soelyachts.com), David Czap is a dedicated specialist and fore-runner in the electric boat and yachting scene with more than 15 years of experience. Throughout the years, the projects and customer requirements have grown in scale and Soel Yachts has now launched its latest yacht model, the Soel Senses 62 (https://soelyachts.com/soelsenses62/). She is a 62 foot live onboard solar electric catamaran yacht with all luxury on board, yet comes without the huge fuel and maintenance costs normally associated with yachts in this size range.

Many have seen the logo on products, 1% For The Planet. This is a commitment from businesses and individuals to put their dollars towards businesses that are doing good for the planet. I talk with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For The Planet about her journey as a steward of our planet, the challenges we face as a society, and how her organization is making a widespread impact through meaningful relationships. Whether you are a business or an individual, you can become a member and show your support for making our planet a better place.

Become a member of 1% For The Planet here: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org