Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Orvis VP of Fly Fishing, Wingshooting and Orvis Adventures Steve Hemkens. We discuss climate change, getting politically active with Protect Our Winters, how Orvis is implementing sustainable business practices to fight climate change, and even discuss carbon neutrality. We also dive into some…
Category: Sustainability
3 Ways Climate Change Impacts Marine Species & How we can Save the Planet
Rick Crawford We just experienced the warmest September in recorded history, and 2018 was the hottest year on record for our oceans. The bottom line is that our planet getting warmer due to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, and our oceans are absorbing much of this heat, which has serious implications for the fish…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: AFFTA’s Ben Bulis, Matt Smythe & Regan Nelson
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) CEO Ben Bulis, Communications & Membership Director Matt Smythe and Conservation Director Regan Nelson. We discuss everything from the history of AFFTA, to important conservation initiatives like: Pebble Mine, Magnuson Stevens reauthorization, the Clean Water Rule and…
EVENT: Sustainable Business Panel Discussion at IFTD 2019
Rick Crawford I am thrilled for the opportunity to the Sustainable Business Panel Discussion at IFTD on Wednesday, 10/16/19 from 4-5 PM MST. This year’s panel discussion is about how some companies are using their businesses to fight climate change and have discovered that implementing sustainable business practices such as going zero waste to landfill…
Sustainability 101: What is the Business Case for Sustainability?
Rick Crawford Climate change is the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st Century. Smart businesses who position themselves as innovators by improving the environmental performance of their operations and products have everything to gain and little to lose, especially with the growing number of conscious consumers who want to buy products that align with their…
Protecting What We Love
Rick Crawford As someone born and raised in the Lowcountry, oysters are a big part of our culture. We love our oysters, which come in the form of clusters, or what we locals call “blades” and are always excited get together for an oyster roast, but what happens to all of those shells when the…