Today on The Sustainable Angler, I’m joined by Al Iannuzzi, author of one of my favorite sustainability books, Greener Products: The Making & Marketing of Sustainable Brands, and Al shares insights from decades of experience helping companies design, improve, and market more sustainable (greener) products. Al is President and Founder of Iannuzzi Sustainability Solutions and…
Category: Sustainability, Sales, & Marketing Consulting
Don’t Hire This Sustainability Consultant
Why sustainability may be the smartest cost-cutting strategy for businesses in 2026 and beyond American businesses are facing a perfect storm of rising costs. Health insurance premiums alone climbed 6% in 2025, continuing several years of elevated increases and pushing average annual family coverage close to $27,000. Add inflation, elevated borrowing costs, tariffs, and volatile…
Emerger Strategies Partners with Ecolytics to Help Fly Fishing and Outdoor Brands Achieve Credible Sustainability Data and B Corp Readiness
Charleston, SC — 2/4/26 — Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities beyond consulting, enabling clients to implement measurable sustainability programs and pursue B Corp Certification using a dedicated technology platform. The…
Upcoming EPR Deadlines: Why 2026 Is a Pivotal Year for Packaging Compliance
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is no longer a future concern—it’s here, and 2026 will be a defining year for brands selling products in the U.S. With seven states already passing EPR laws and additional states actively developing programs, producers are entering a new era of mandatory registration, data reporting, lifecycle assessments (LCAs), and…
What Retail Buyers Actually Mean When They Ask About Sustainability
For many fishing and outdoor brands, the question sounds simple enough: “What are you doing about sustainability?” But when a retail buyer asks this, they’re rarely looking for your mission statement, a feel-good story, or a list of environmental initiatives. What they’re really asking is something far more practical—and far more consequential for your business….
Why “Doing Sustainability” Isn’t Enough Anymore for Outdoor Brands
Fishing & outdoor brands have always cared about the places and communities that make their products possible. But in today’s market, good intentions and scattered sustainability efforts are no longer enough. Retailers, regulators, and consumers are raising the bar—and brands that can’t clearly prove their sustainability performance risk being left behind. The Sustainability Shift: From…
