In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Dr. Andy Danylchuk who is the Professor of Fish Conservation at UMASS Amherst, a Research Fellow at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a Science Advisor at Keep Fish Wet, a Patagonia Ambassador and the list goes on! My point is that I am stoked to share our interview where we discuss everything…
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Federal Trade Commission Extends Public Comment Period on Potential Updates to its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
This Press Release was originally published on the Federal Trade Commission Exchange website. On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comments on potential updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims. The Commission’s Green Guides help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5…
UPDATE: REI Product Impact Standards Version 3.0
REI updates Product Impact Standards in 3 key areas: fighting climate change, advancing inclusion in the outdoors, and managing chemicals Increasingly, our clients are being asked by retailers to submit sustainability-related data, especially regarding climate-related disclosures. Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreen’s and even outdoor retailer, REI are all asking for brands to disclose product impact information on…
IPCC Press Release: Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, March 20, 2023 — There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they areavailable now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)report released today. “Mainstreaming effective and equitable climate action will not only reduce losses and damages for…
What is ‘green hushing’? The new negative sustainability trend, explained
Greenwashing has become part of our modern-day lexicon. Now there’s a new term, ‘green hushing,’ for when a company is too quiet about its accomplishments. This article is written by Talib Visram and was originally published on Fast Company on March 10, 2023. Greenwashing—the term referring to businesses exaggerating their commitment to sustainability—is now firmly…
Sol Systems and Google Announce Partnership to Invest in Solar Energy Projects and Community Organizations in NC & SC
A collaboration in North and South Carolina enables additional solar energy projects and supports surrounding low-income communities to reduce energy burden WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 7, 2023 – Today, Sol Systems, a national solar energy company focused on developing and operating renewable energy projects with community impact, announced a unique renewable energy procurement and investment strategy…