On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I sit down with Dylan Coates and Stephen Vaughan from Hobie Eyewear to talk about an incredible sustainability story in the fishing and outdoor industry: turning kayak manufacturing waste into best-selling sunglasses. Upcycling: From Kayak Scraps to Sunglasses Every year, Hobie kayak manufacturing produces plastic waste….
Category: The Sustainable Angler
Journal Entry: How Fishing with My Daughter Inspired Me to Rethink the Importance of Sustainable Business
August 17, 2025 My daughter got to experience her first flood tide fishing yesterday. It was special for a number of reasons, but I loved getting to share my love for fly fishing with her. I also loved getting to share that catching redfish is only a small part of the experience, and it is…
Monte Burke on Storytelling, Conservation & Fishing with Legendary Anglers
On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke, who is also a contributing editor at Forbes, Garden & Gun, and The Drake. His past works includes Saban: The Making of a Coach, Lords of the Fly, and now…
Why Outsourcing Your Brand’s Sustainability Team Saves Money and Delivers Results
In today’s fast-paced business environment, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage. But building and maintaining a full-time internal sustainability team can be costly, time-consuming, and overwhelming, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. That’s where Emerger Strategies comes in. By outsourcing your brand’s sustainability needs to our team of experts, you not only save…
New Podcast Episode: The Power of Honest Sustainability Storytelling with Ali Wines
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that effective sustainability communication is essential to building trust, avoiding greenwashing, and aligning with customer values. That’s why I am excited to share the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast featuring Ali Wines, founder of Uncommon Ground Communications. In this powerful conversation, Ali shares her unique journey—from practicing law…
How Emerger Strategies Helps Fishing & Outdoor Brands Succeed Through Sustainability
The fishing and outdoor industries are at a turning point. Rising retailer sustainability expectations, emerging sustainability regulations, and shifting consumer values are forcing brands to take sustainability seriously—or risk being left behind. At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, build customer loyalty, and stay compliant by measuring and improving…