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…
Category: Sustainable Packaging
PFAS Explained: What Outdoor and Fishing Brands Need to Know About Forever Chemicals and Regulations
In recent years, PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—have emerged as a major environmental and regulatory concern for outdoor and fishing brands. In fact, Charleston’s drinking water has PFAS above federal limits, according the the Post & Courier. As sustainability expectations grow from consumers, retailers, and regulators, understanding what PFAS are, where they are regulated, and…
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…
New Free Resource: Sustainability Checklist for Fishing & Outdoor Brands
Is your brand ready to simplify sustainability? At Emerger Strategies, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest free resource: the Sustainability Checklist for Fishing & Outdoor Brands. Designed specifically for small to mid-sized companies in the fishing and outdoor industries, this downloadable checklist helps you assess your sustainability performance, meet retailer expectations, and…
The Business Case for Sustainability for Fishing & Outdoor Brands
In today’s rapidly evolving market, fishing and outdoor brands face increasing pressure to improve their sustainability performance—from consumers, retailers, regulators, investors, and even their own employees. But while sustainability is often seen as an altruistic imperative, it’s just as important to understand it as a strategic business advantage. At Emerger Strategies, we believe the most…