We are very grateful and would like to thank Orvis for the opportunity to support the film “The Balance.” The Everglades are in danger and to learn more please watch this excellent short film on what is happening in Florida and the Everglades: [kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRXhPbgjV0″ ]
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Exploring the Everglades
In late February 2016 a friend of mine, Brent Watts, and I headed to Everglades National Park to fish and camp for a few days in hopes of finding some early season tarpon. It was our first time in the Park and we really didn’t know what to expect. Having only seen pictures and some…
Why We Joined 1% for the Planet
We are thrilled to announce that we are officially members of 1% for the Planet! That said, some of you may be asking, “why would you donate one percent of your total sales each year to 1% for the Planet approved nonprofits that are working to solve a variety of environmental problems?”
Top 5 Sustainable Business Books
I have read many books on the subject of sustainable business, and there are many more that are on my “to-do list.” Nevertheless, here are my top 5 favorite books on sustainable business in no particular order:
A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Business
Interested in sustainable business, but have no idea where to begin? Let’s start by defining sustainability. The most commonly used definition for sustainability is from the 1987 Brundtland Commission who defined ‘sustainable development’ as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs.” The idea of…
Low-carbon USA
At Emerger Strategies, we’re aware that climate change, if left unchecked, will have major effects on the communities in which we operate, our business, and the economy at large. We are also aware that climate change is already having negative impacts on our fisheries. That’s why we’re joining more than 620 companies and investors across…