187. The Making of Sustainable Apparel with Arms of Andes
From greenwashed marketing campaigns to the real, tangible challenges of sourcing natural materials and overhauling entrenched supply chains, creating truly sustainable clothing is no small feat. And no one knows this better than today’s guests: Meli and Rensso Hinostroza, the sibling co-founders behind Arms of Andes.Born in California and raised between the U.S. and Peru, Meli and Rensso have built a brand rooted in their heritage and a mission to reconnect people with nature through minimalist, purpose-driven design. Specializing in alpaca wool apparel, they’re confronting the realities of working within a global manufacturing system that wasn’t built for sustainability.In this conversation, we explore what it actually takes to make garments from 100% natural fibers, how to navigate trade-offs between durability, performance, and environmental impact, and how brands can (and should) communicate sustainability claims with honesty. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making that "eco-friendly" base layer you bought for your last backpacking trip, or how to spot genuine sustainability from greenwashed marketing, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976-----------------Arms of Andes Website: https://armsofandes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armsofandesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armsofandesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/armsofandes
23 Kesä 48min
3.3 Million Acres of Public Lands For Sale - Public Lands News (June 16 - 20)
This week we cover:The Senate budget bill provision to sell 2–3.3 million acres of public land in 11 western states.The broad implications of bypassing environmental review, public comment, and Tribal consultation.New BLM oil and gas lease sales in Colorado, Wyoming, and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.A timber sale in southern Oregon raising questions about cumulative extraction impacts.A new USGS report revealing enormous oil and gas potential under public lands — and what that means for future battles over public land use.Trump’s revocation of the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement and withdrawal from federal salmon recovery commitments in the Northwest.A conservation win led by the Miccosukee Tribe in Florida as they expand collaborative stewardship over 18 million acres of critical habitat.The most urgent issue this week is the proposed 3.3 million-acre public land sale in the Senate budget bill. 👉 Call your senators before July 4th and demand they oppose public land sell-offs and environmental rollbacks in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.👉 Follow us on Instagram (@outdoor.minimalist.book) for quick news breakdowns and action alerts.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9)Maps, resources, and contact tools:Outdoor Alliance Public Land Risk Map & Blog (https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/6/16/33millionacres-publicland-selloffs-map)Wilderness Society Analysis (https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/new-analysis-250-million-acres-eligible-sale-newly-updated-budget-rec-bill)Senate Energy Committee Budget Bill Text (https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/DF7B7FBE-9866-4B69-8ACA-C661A4F18096)Center for Biological Diversity Coalition Letter (https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/100-groups-urge-senate-leadership-against-public-lands-sell-off-in-budget-bill-2025-06-18/)Oil & Gas Potential Report Release (https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-releases-major-update-oil-and-gas-potential-beneath-us-public-lands)BLM Alaska Petroleum Reserve Plan (https://www.blm.gov/press-release/doi-moves-expand-oil-and-gas-development-alaskas-national-petroleum-reserve)Trump Plan for the Western Arctic (Wilderness Society) (https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/trump-plan-western-arctic-threatens-worsen-climate-crisis)Wyoming Oil & Gas Lease Comment Period (https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-seeks-input-december-2025-sale-oil-and-gas-leases-wyoming)Colorado Oil & Gas Lease Comment Period (https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-seeks-public-comment-december-2025-oil-and-gas-lease-sale-colorado)Southern Oregon Timber Sale (https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-timber-sale-offer-21-million-board-feet-southern-oregon)Columbia Riverkeeper Statement & Update (https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/2025/trump-cancels-salmon-agreement/)Official Presidential Memorandum (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/stopping-radical-environmentalism-to-generate-power-for-the-columbia-river-basin/)Guardian coverage: Miccosukee Tribe leads major Florida land conservation effort (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/15/miccosukee-tribe-florida-wildlife-corridor-foundation)
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186. What Climate Change Means for Adventure Travel with Leigh Barnes
We've discussed the many issues with travel on this show before, and while travel is never really that "good" for the environment, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't ever do it. Instead, I believe that we as travelers can and should find better, more environmentally friendly ways to travel, and the travel industry should lead the way. That's why in episode 186 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we're looking at one of the biggest challenges that face the adventure travel industry: climate change.If you've spent time on the trail, paddling rivers, or exploring wild places lately, you've probably noticed things are changing quickly. From record-breaking heat waves to trail closures due to wildfires and floods, the landscapes we love are under much pressure.But while it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges, there's also a growing movement within the travel industry to do better — to adapt, give back, and rethink what it means to adventure responsibly in a changing climate.To help unpack this, I'm joined by Leigh Barnes.Leigh serves as President of the Americas for Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel for 35 years. The company's mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 900 trips, all designed to truly experience local culture. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Leigh oversees Intrepid's fastest-growing region globally. Over the past decade, he's held several leadership roles at Intrepid, including Chief Purpose Officer and Chief Customer Officer. Leigh has been instrumental in embedding purpose into the company's product, storytelling, and brand—from launching First Nations experiences in Australia and the U.S. to pioneering industry-first Ethical Marketing Guidelines.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976-----------------Intrepid TravelWebsite: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-travel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidtravelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/intrepidtravelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intrepid_travel
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DOJ Opinion Dismantles Antiquities Act Protections and NEPA Rollbacks - Public Lands News (June 9 - 13)
This week, we take a deep dive into one of the most aggressive and coordinated efforts to undermine public lands protections, clean air rules, and historical integrity at our national parks in years. Key Stories Covered:🔹 Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Proposes Sale of 3.3 Million Acres of Public Lands Across 11 Western Stateshttps://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/6/12/senate-spending-package-proposes-selling-off-33-million-acres-of-public-landhttps://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/DF7B7FBE-9866-4B69-8ACA-C661A4F18096 🔹 DOJ Opinion Dismantles Antiquities Act Protectionshttps://www.justice.gov/olc/media/1403101/dl🔹 NEPA Rollbacks via New Categorical Exclusions at National Parkshttps://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/nps-expands-streamlined-environmental-reviews🔹 $200 Billion LNG Export Deals Announcedhttps://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretaries-burgum-wright-join-jera-and-us-lng-producers🔹 BLM Holds Back-to-Back Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Wyominghttps://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-oil-and-gas-lease-sale-wyoming-generates-over-77-million-revenuehttps://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-oil-and-gas-lease-sale-wyoming-generates-over-14-million-revenue🔹 EPA Proposes Repeal of Power Plant Pollution Standardshttps://www.nrdc.org/press-releases/epa-proposes-repeal-power-plant-pollution-standards🔹 New Park Signs Mandated to Suppress Historical Truthshttps://www.npca.org/articles/9321-new-park-signs-undermine-rangers-aim-to-erase-historyGood News This Week:🌿 Mining provision threatening Boundary Waters removed from federal budget bill.https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/06/11/bwcaw-mining-provision-removed-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/🌿 Ghost Orchid Proposed for ESA Protection by USFWS.https://www.npca.org/articles/9254-ghost-orchid-proposed-for-endangered-species-act-protections👉 Call your senators before July 4th and demand they oppose public land sell-offs and environmental rollbacks in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.👉 Follow us on Instagram (@outdoor.minimalist.book) for quick news breakdowns and action alerts.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9)
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185. How "Greenhushing" Could Be Hurting Your Business with Jason Parkin
By now, we’ve all heard the term greenwashing. But have you ever heard of green hushing? Greenhushing seems to be a growing trend where businesses, afraid of backlash or political controversy, choose to stay silent about their sustainability efforts or climate positive approaches. And while it might seem like a safer, quieter path in a polarized world, green hushing can actually hurt your business more than it helps.Today on the show, I’m talking with Jason Parkin.Jason is a passionate advocate for using business as a force for good, with a focus on sustainability and climate action. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Outdoor Industry Association and contributes to several sustainability-focused committees, including the Sustainability Working Group of People for Bikes. With over 25 years of experience in creative strategy, user-centered design, and digital media, Jason has led award-winning projects and co-founded Motionbox, a personal video platform later acquired by HP Snapfish. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976-----------------Jason ParkinWebsite: https://composedcreative.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compose-d/Cash Calculator: https://protectourwinters.org/climate-finance-----------------Episode ResourcesBIVO NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/business/trumps-china-tariffs-small-businesses.htmlEver.Green: https://www.ever.green/Outdoor Industry Association: https://outdoorindustry.org/Topo Finance: https://www.topofinance.org/
9 Kesä 49min
What's in the Budget Bill? - Public Lands News (June 2-6)
This week, we cover a relentless wave of threats to America’s public lands and environmental protections. But it’s not all bad news, because we wrap up with some powerful land-back victories, state park expansions, and global actions to #BeatPlasticPollution.Key Topics This Week:1. Senate Budget Bill Public Land SalesSenator Mike Lee (R-UT) moves to reinstate a provision to sell 500,000+ acres of public land in Nevada and 11,000+ acres in Utah.Parcels affected include land near Zion National Park, desert tortoise habitat, and lands adjacent to Las Vegas.No restrictions on resale — paving the way for luxury developments, mines, and strip malls.2. What Else Is in the Budget Bill?Fast-tracks oil, gas, and mining projects by weakening environmental reviews.Opens new offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.Increases national forest logging quotas and 20-year timber contracts.Cuts climate adaptation and restoration funding.3. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deregulatory BlitzRescinds 2024 rule protecting 13 million acres in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.Appoints Kevin Pendergast as BLM Alaska State Director.Rolls back 18 federal energy regulations nationwide.Green-lights new timber, oil, gas, and mineral leases across Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and Alaska.4. Supreme Court’s NEPA Decision (May 29)An 8-0 ruling limits NEPA’s scope so agencies no longer required to analyze cumulative and downstream environmental impacts.Case involved a proposed Utah crude oil railway; ruling sets precedent for pipelines, highways, and fossil fuel infrastructure.👉 Call your senators before July 4th and demand they oppose public land sell-offs and environmental rollbacks in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.👉 Follow us on Instagram (@outdoor.minimalist.book) for quick news breakdowns and action alerts.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9)Resources & Action Links:Stop the Sell-Out — Conservation Lands Foundation (https://www.conservationlands.org/stop_the_sell_out)E&E News Coverage of Senate Land Sales Push (https://www.eenews.net/articles/mike-lee-seeks-to-reinstate-public-lands-sales-in-megabill/)NRDC Overview of House Budget Impacts on Public Lands (https://www.nrdc.org/media/house-bill-would-destroy-public-lands-forests-and-oceans)Supreme Court Limits NEPA — Democracy Now (https://www.democracynow.org/2025/5/30/headlines/supreme_court_sharply_limits_scope_of_landmark_environmental_law)Yurok Tribe Land-Back Victory — AP News (https://apnews.com/article/yurok-tribe-land-back-salmon-restoration-california-57632c4170995a0067eb89dbeb080f80)Sleeping Giant State Park Expansion (https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/ct-hamden-sleeping-giant-state-park-expansion-20357085.php)Minnesota Public Forestland Acquisition (https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/st-louis-county-to-acquire-additional-public-forest-land/)World Environment Day 2025 — UNEP (https://www.unep.org/ietc/news/blogpost/5-june-world-environment-day-2025-beatplasticpollution)
6 Kesä 15min
184. How Safe is Your Water? Understanding Water Quality Where You Live with Cydian Kauffman
Correction: In this episode, the guest mentioned that the EPA was formed in the 1990s. To clarify, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was actually established in December 1970 under President Richard Nixon, in response to growing public concern about environmental pollution.------------------------Water is something that intersects with every aspect of our lives, both at home and in the backcountry.Whether you're filtering water from a stream, swimming in a local lake, or filling up a glass of water at home, the quality of that water matters.But knowing if your home water quality is up to important health standards can be confusing to understand, which is why we wanted to tackle the question of how exactly we can know if our water is safe to drink and what to do about if it isn’t. Joining me is Cydian Kauffman, the founder of Pure Water Northwest. He helps homeowners, families, and communities take control of their water quality using science-backed, practical solutions. With years of hands-on experience in water treatment and a passion for public education, Cydian has guided clients across the Pacific Northwest through challenges like industrial runoff, high iron levels, bacterial contamination, arsenic, iron bacteria, and even mysterious health issues tied to hidden toxins in household water.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976-----------------Pure Water NorthwestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cydian-kauffman/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pure-water-northwest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureWaterNorthWestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/purewaternorthwest1/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@purewaternorthwestX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AquaMasters12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@purewaternorthwestNext Door: https://nextdoor.com/pages/pure-water-northwest-bainbridge-island-wa/-----------------Episode ResourcesEWG Tap Water Database: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/Tapscore Home Water Testing Kits: https://mytapscore.com/Water Quality Association of America: https://wqa.org/
2 Kesä 45min
Rollback of Single-Use Plastics Bans in National Parks and the Push to Rewrite American History - Public Lands News (May 26 - 30)
This week, we break down the biggest public lands headlines you might have missed.We’cover:How public pressure killed a plan to sell off over 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and UtahWhy the House bill still poses serious threats to national parks, the Arctic Refuge, and Boundary WatersHow Trump’s administration is gutting environmental protections while ramping up reckless oil, gas, and mining leasesThe administration’s push to rewrite American history at national parks and historic sitesA quiet but damaging rollback of single-use plastics bans in our national parksOngoing legal challenges and grassroots victories proving that public action still makes a difference👉 Call your senators before July 4th and demand they oppose public land sell-offs and environmental rollbacks in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.👉 Follow us on Instagram (@outdoor.minimalist.book) for quick news breakdowns and action alerts.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9)Episode Resources:https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/5/22/land-sell-offs-removed-from-spending-bill-but-its-still-bad https://www.npca.org/articles/8891-house-advances-budget-bill-reducing-national-park-service-staff-amid-peak https://www.conservationlands.org/republicans_strip_sell_off_provisions_but_public_lands_still_on_the_chopping_block https://protectourwinters.org/most-dangerous-climate-rollback/ https://westernpriorities.org/2025/05/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-still-ugly-for-public-lands/ https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/house-passes-big-giveaway-budget-bill-drilling-and-mining-interests-reap-huge-rewards https://westernpriorities.org/2025/05/new-dashboard-tracks-federal-oil-and-gas-leasing-under-trump/https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/map-wildlife-habitat-migration-routes-under-threat https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order/so-3431-restoring-truth-and-sanity-american-history https://westernpriorities.org/2025/05/interior-secretary-orders-national-parks-to-ask-visitors-to-report-negative-depictions-of-u-s-history/ https://www.npca.org/articles/8957-trump-administration-reverses-course-brings-plastics-back-to-litter https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order/so-3430-rescission-secretarys-order-so-3407-department-wide https://www.nrdc.org/court-battles/how-nrdc-fighting-against-trump-administration https://earthjustice.org/press/2025/lawsuit-challenges-trump-order-opening-pacific-monument-to-commercial-fishing https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/trump-plan-to-accelerate-national-forest-logging-spurs-lawsuit-2025-05-16/?_gl=1*kqdrt9*_gcl_au*MjE0NDkzODUwNy4xNzQ4NTM5NjEw https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/climate/youth-climate-lawsuit-trump-executive-orders.html
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