The sustainability regulatory landscape is changing fast—and businesses need to keep up. That’s why we released a bonus episode of The Sustainable Angler featuring James Pollack, environmental attorney at Marten Law, to provide a high-level overview of the most important sustainability regulations impacting brands today. Whether you’re a business owner, sustainability professional, or brand selling…
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The Rise of Sustainability Regulations: Green Marketing Claims with James Pollack
As more fishing and outdoor brands integrate sustainability into their messaging, the risk of greenwashing is higher than ever. One wrong word—or unsupported claim—can damage your reputation, cost you shelf space at major retailers, or even land your brand in legal hot water. In Part 4 of our podcast series, The Rise of Sustainability Regulations,…
The Rise of Sustainability Regulations: Climate-Related Disclosures with James Pollack of Marten Law
The regulatory landscape is shifting — fast. And for fishing and outdoor brands, understanding how to respond to new climate-related disclosure laws is no longer optional — it’s essential. On the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, host I sit down with James Pollack, environmental attorney at Marten Law, to unpack the implications of…
The Rise of Sustainability Regulations: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with James Pollack
As sustainability regulations continue to grow in complexity and urgency, one policy stands out for its direct impact on fishing, outdoor, and apparel brands: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and textiles. In the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler, I am joined by James Pollack, an environmental attorney at Marten Law who helps top…
Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Fishing & Outdoor Brands: Meeting Regulatory and Consumer Demand
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations continue to take hold across the U.S. and globally, fishing and outdoor brands are under growing pressure to improve the sustainability of their packaging. At the same time, consumers are demanding eco-friendly, low-impact packaging from the brands they love and trust. At Emerger Strategies, we help small- to medium-sized…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging: 2025 Deadlines by State & How Emerger Strategies Can Help
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…