Welcome to the Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business blog series! The purpose of this blog series is to connect the Laws of Nature with emerging sustainability-related regulations, such as: EPR for Packaging, Climate-Related Disclosures, and PFAS bans so that business leaders understand that there isn’t anything political about science, it’s just the way things are, and…
Category: Plastic Pollution
Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business, Part 1: The Law of Conservation of Matter
Welcome to the Laws of Nature for Sustainable Business blog series! Last week, I introduced the idea of connecting the Laws of Nature with emerging sustainability regulations. This week, I am am going to dive deeper into a specific law, which is the Law of Conservation of Matter, and connect natural laws to real regulatory…
Upcycling Kayaks into Sunglasses: Dylan Coates & Stephen Vaughan from Hobie Eyewear on The Sustainable Angler Podcast
On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Coates and Stephen Vaughan from Hobie Eyewear to talk about an incredible sustainability story in the fishing and outdoor industry: turning kayak manufacturing waste into best-selling sunglasses. Upcycling: From Kayak Scraps to Sunglasses Every year, Hobie kayak manufacturing produces plastic waste….
5 Sustainability Trends Outdoor and Fishing Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore
In today’s marketplace, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Outdoor and fishing brands are under increasing pressure from customers, retailers, and regulators to prove they are reducing their environmental impact. The brands that lead on sustainability are not only protecting the planet but also building customer loyalty, reducing costs, and gaining a competitive…
Journal Entry: How Fishing with My Daughter Inspired Me to Rethink the Importance of Sustainable Business
August 17, 2025 My daughter got to experience her first flood tide fishing yesterday. It was special for a number of reasons, but I loved getting to share my love for fly fishing with her. I also loved getting to share that catching redfish is only a small part of the experience, and it is…
How Emerger Strategies Helps Fishing & Outdoor Brands Succeed Through Sustainability
The fishing and outdoor industries are at a turning point. Rising retailer sustainability expectations, emerging sustainability regulations, and shifting consumer values are forcing brands to take sustainability seriously—or risk being left behind. At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, build customer loyalty, and stay compliant by measuring and improving…