Rick Crawford In “Sustainability 101: What is Sustainability?” we defined ‘sustainability’ using the 1987 Brundtland Commission’s definition: “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Similarly, a ‘sustainable business’ takes into account the role it plays in affecting the ability of future generations to meet…
Category: Sustainability
Sustainability 101: What is Sustainability?
Rick Crawford I was talking to a friend the other day about sustainability and he stopped me mid-sentence and said, “what the hell are you talking about?” I had been using the term “sustainability” as if it would be automatically understood. I put some more thought into it, and realized I could be doing a…
Lessons from a Life of Fly Fishing & Surfing: Part 1
Rick Crawford I learned how to surf before I started fly fishing while on a vacation in Hawaii when I was in high school. Admittedly, I am not a very good surfer, but I thoroughly enjoy it, nonetheless. It is such a thrill to ride a wave. I immediately fell in love with not only…
RepYourWater Releases Sustainability Report Video!
Rick Crawford You may have already read the RepYourWater 2017 Sustainability Report, but in an effort to communicate with their customers, RepYourWater just released a video of their 2017 Sustainability Report! Hope you enjoy, and nice work RepYourWater!
The Sustainable Angler: Climate Change Panel Discussion Recap
Rick Crawford I would like to thank the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) for the opportunity to moderate The Sustainable Angler: Climate Change Panel Discussion at the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show this year in Orlando. It is truly humbling to be marrying my passion for fly fishing and sustainability and bringing sustainability…
RepYourWater Releases First Annual Sustainability Report
We are absolutely thrilled that our clients, RepYourWater, have just released their First Annual Sustainability Report! They have worked diligently to implement the sustainability strategies we have recommended and the results speak for themselves! Kudos to RepYourWater on this achievement and for all of your hard work to minimize your environmental impact and mitigate the…