As sustainability and regulatory requirements evolve across the U.S., Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is reshaping how brands manage packaging waste. With 2025 deadlines fast approaching in states like California, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, it’s essential for brands—especially those in the fishing, outdoor, and consumer goods industries—to prepare now. At Emerger Strategies, we simplify…
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The Rise of Sustainability Regulations – PFAS with James Pollack from Marten Law
In this brand-new episode of The Sustainable Angler, we kick off a special 4-part series called The Rise of Sustainability Regulations, where we explore the critical laws shaping the future of fishing and outdoor brands. This week, we dive into PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, with James Pollack, an environmental and regulatory lawyer at…
Sustainability as a Sales Strategy: How Fishing & Outdoor Brands Can Win Retailers’ Trust
In today’s competitive fishing & outdoor industry, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. For brands looking to get on the shelves of big-box retailers like Walmart, Target, or REI, showcasing sustainability performance is no longer optional—it’s a core part of the sales strategy. But how can outdoor brands use sustainability as a sales…
Simplifying Zero Waste: How Emerger Strategies Helps Your Business Reduce Waste and Boost Profits
What Is Zero Waste—and Why Should Your Business Care? At its core, Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate waste, rather than treating it after it’s created. It’s about shifting from a linear “take-make-waste” economy to a circular one where materials are continuously reused. For businesses, this is…
Unlocking Sustainability Success: Emerger Strategies’ Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Management Services
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Companies are under increasing pressure from customers, investors, retailers and regulators to take responsibility for their environmental impact. But navigating the complex world of greenhouse gas (GHG) management can be overwhelming. That’s where Emerger Strategies comes in. Environmental Reasons to Measure and Reduce…
AFFTA Launches Sustainability Toolkit for Fly Fishing Industry
In an exciting step toward a more sustainable future, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), in partnership with Emerger Strategies, has launched the AFFTA Sustainability Toolkit. This comprehensive resource is designed to help fly fishing businesses measure, improve, and communicate their sustainability performance, and protect the resources that the fly fishing industry depends on…