In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast I interview Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter, and we take a deep dive on plastic pollution, specifically centered around plastic packaging. We discuss everything from zero waste and designing for circularity; the carbon footprint of plastic packaging and what Atlantic Packaging is doing to clean up its own act; and Carter's new series, A New Earth Project, which takes a deeper look into surf history, manufacturing and plastic packaging problem. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast I interview Creative Energies Co-Owner Scott Kane. This interview was especially fun because I was an intern/solar installer for Creative Energies back in 2010 while living in Jackson Hole, WY. I got to travel all over Idaho, Wyoming and Utah installing solar with a fly rod in-hand and looking back, it was probably when we were installing a solar-powered fish screen on a ranch for a local chapter of Trout Unlimited that the seed was planted to protect what I love by marrying fly fishing and sustainability. Fast-forward 11 years later and I am still working to protect what I love and Scott and the team at Creative Energies is still working to solve the climate crisis by installing solar all over Idaho, Wyoming and Utah, and in this episode we provide some background information on solar; the challenges the solar industry faces as there have recently been several electric utilities that are trying to reduce the amount they buy solar power back from homeowners and businesses making it a far less attractive option in terms of payback periods; and we also discuss how all fish love solar! Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Bajio Sunglasses CEO and Founder Al Perkinson and we discuss everything from cause marketing and sustainable business; to our mutual love of flats fishing (Bajio is the Spanish word for the shallows, that part of the ocean that sits between land and deep blue water); to how Bajio is launching its new sunglass brand with the intent of using its brand to create a positive impact on communities and the environment. I will also mention that Bajio Sunglasses is a member of the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance and is committed to going carbon neutral by 2030! Hope you enjoy!Special thanks to Bajio Sunglasses and Al Perkinson for all you will be doing to make a positive impact and protecting what you love!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Indifly Executive Director Matt Shilling and we talk about everything from that fact that Indigenous people are the protectors of 80% of the world's biodiversity; how Indifly is empowering Indigenous people around the world to own and operate fly fishing ecotourism businesses that "provide sustainable livelihoods, generate community-wide economic benefits, and create incentives for the protection of Indigenous homelands;" and Matt shares some incredible success stories from Rewa Eco Lodge in Guyana, Anaa Atoll in French Polynesia and the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. To learn more about Indifly and support their mission, please visit: www.indifly.org.

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Charleston Waterkeeper Executive Director Andrew Wunderley and we talk about everything how Charleston Waterkeeper is relentlessly fighting to keep our water clean; how plastic pollution is Charleston's dirty little secret; the impact climate change is having on Charleston's water quality; and how nature has already engineered the perfect climate solutions to defend the Lowcountry from sea level rise. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Florida fishing guide and TV host Captain Benny Blanco and we discuss everything from the history of the Everglades and current restoration efforts; the importance of talking about environmental issues on his show, Guiding Flow TV; and share some success stories and discuss the resiliency of nature. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Keep Fish Wet Executive Director Sascha Clark Danylchuk and we discuss everything from best fish handling practices; the interconnectedness of habitat, climate change and Keep Fish Wet principles when handling fish; the resiliency of nature; we agree that bonefish do live in the most beautiful places; and we welcome Keep Fish Wet as the first nonprofit to join the Fly Fishing Climate Alliance! Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times best selling author Monte Burke. You may recognize some of Burke's books, such as Saban: The Making of a Coach or Sowbelly: the Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, but his latest book is Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon is an excellent read filled with stories of fly fishing legends like Steve Huff, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison. We dive into Lords of the Fly, but also talk about the environmental threats to tarpon fisheries like Homosassa, FL; how fly fishing is cool again and the conservation ethos of the next generation; taking a vacation from your phone in the Everglades; and much more! Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!Special thanks to Monte Burke for taking the time do an interview on The Sustainable Angler podcast. Also, thank you to Fish Gods for supporting this episode of The Sustainable Angler, and don't forget to check out their Clean Earth Bag and support their Kickstarter campaign!

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This is a special interview for me personally because when I decided to launch Emerger Strategies, the first thing I did was become a 1% for the Planet member because I believe whole-heartedly in giving back to environmental nonprofits working solutions to save the planet, so needless to say, I am stoked to have 1% for the Planet CEO Kate Williams as a guest on this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast! We talk about everything from Kate's journey to working at, and eventually leading, 1% for the Planet; a deep dive on 1% for the Planet (and why you should join!); 1% for the Planet's recent partnership with Bank of the West; looking at challenges as opportunities; and finally, a message of hope for our planet!

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In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview documentary filmmaker Grey Gowder, and we discuss his upcoming film, Sea Change, which is about "Two young educators set out on a thrilling 2-year circumnavigation of the world in a 40-foot sailboat to see these changes happening first-hand and to learn how island and coastal communities are working to repair the world around them to mitigate the effects of climate change for a more resilient future" and some of the challenges the project has endured due to COVID; we dive into how climate change is already impacting Charleston, SC; and how Grey is working to establish a brand new "Hope Spot" here in the Lowcountry and more! Hope you enjoy!

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