72. What’s the Deal with Deadstock? with Nicole Wilson
In episode 72 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about deadstock. For listeners who don’t know, deadstock is a standard part of the textile industry and creates a lot of waste. We have mentioned it here on the show before, but I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Wilson so she could put the extent of the problem into perspective. Nicole is a fashion designer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She has always been an animal lover and proud rescue advocate and was inspired to create a sustainable business that would benefit both animals and the environment. In 2019, she launched Hudson Houndstooth - a small-batch pet brand specializing in stylish and functional accessories made from repurposed fabric sourced from the fashion industry that would otherwise go to a landfill. INSTAGRAM: @outdoor.minimalist.book WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist --------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. HUDSON HOUNDSTOOTH WEBSITE: https://hudsonhoundstooth.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hudsonhoundstooth/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hudsonhoundstooth/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@hudsonhoundstooth --------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Burgeon Outdoor: https://www.burgeonoutdoor.com/ FabScrap: https://fabscrap.org/ The True Cost Documentary: https://truecostmovie.com/ The Patriot Act -- The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion: https://www.netflix.com/title/80239931
6 Feb 202332min
71. Linear vs Circular Economy
In episode 71 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I discuss a few differences between a linear, reuse, and circular economy. Several guests on the show have discussed these concepts to some degree, but I wanted to combine the ideas into one short and sweet episode to make the ideas easier to digest. INSTAGRAM: @outdoor.minimalist.book WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist
30 Jan 202322min
70. What Happens After We Recycle? with Amanda Close
In episode 70 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about recycling! I’ve had a few guests on the show that have shed some light on recycling, but not quite to this depth yet. Today’s guest, Amanda Close, is an expert in all things waste streams and is here to answer the question: what happens after we recycle? Amanda Close is the Education and Outreach Manager at Waste Loop and works with local communities, schools, and businesses to reduce, reuse, repair, repurpose, recycle and, most importantly, rethink their waste streams. Waste Loop is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit based in the Wenatchee Valley of Central Washington with a mission to inspire communities to transform their 'waste' into resources. They envision a world where the concept of 'waste' no longer exists. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST WASTE LOOP WEBSITE: https://www.wasteloop.org/ INSTAGRAM: @waste_loop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WasteLoopWA/ ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES China Bans Recycling Imports Why is recycling so hard? California Bill SB 54 Sustainable NCW
23 Jan 202331min
69. What is Greenwashing? (and How to Identify It)
In episode 69, I am talking about greenwashing. We have talked about greenwashing a fair bit on the show. Some of the episodes that go into more depth about greenwashing include: Episode 11: Greenwashing in the Outdoor Industry, where we talk with Steven Sashen from Xero Shoes about how greenwashing is commonly used in marketing and how to spot it Episode 13: Crafting Truthful and Transparent Sustainable Product Marketing, where Amanda Winther breaks down how companies can avoid greenwashing by representing their products transparently I know we mention greenwashing a fair bit in other episodes, but these two have a larger focus on it. Despite this, I still think greenwashing can be a relatively confusing topic and hard for many consumers to spot easily. This is why I thought that it would be a good idea to just talk about what greenwashing actually is and how we, as consumers, can more easily spot it. INSTAGRAM: @outdoor.minimalist.book WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist
16 Jan 202318min
68. A Backcountry Dietitians Best Tips for Prepping Backpacking Meals with Aaron Owen Mayhew
In episode 68 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are joined again by Aaron Owens Mayhew, the founder of Backcountry Foodie. If this is the first you’re hearing of her, you need to go back and listen to episode 40 with her, titled “Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life.” That episode was our most streamed episode of 2022 and is filled with incredible insights and stories about how anyone can integrate a little more minimalism into their lifestyle. Although Aaron has many great tips on living minimally, she’s also an expert on backcountry nutrition. So in this episode, we are talking about how to prepare backpacking meals and snacks. Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker with nearly 20 years of experience as a hiker and nutrition expert. In 2017, she quit her job and began preparing for her first thru-hike. During this process, Aaron realized how uniquely qualified she was to plan and prepare meals for outdoor athletes and decided to put her skills to the test. That same year, she founded Backcountry Foodie, an online ultralight recipes and meal planning platform. Since then, Aaron has dedicated her career to helping thousands of hikers enjoy delicious food and improve their performance in the backcountry. She focuses on ultralight, low-volume recipes and meal plans specially formulated for endurance athletes. Aaron truly loves creating delicious, functional backpacking recipes and sharing her knowledge with like-minded hikers! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- BACKCOUNTRY FOODIE WEBSITE: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/backcountry_foodie/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryfoodie YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/BackcountryFoodie
9 Jan 202332min
67. Using Apparel to Make the Outdoors Accessible for All with Jeremy Lux
In episode 67 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are jumping back into the topic of apparel but with a new spin. We love talking about textiles and textile production on the show, but today we are approaching it from a new perspective. For this episode, I sat down with Jeremy Lux, the creator of Illumine Collect to discuss how their outdoor brand is making outdoor recreation more accessible to adventurers of all demographics across the United States. Jeremy grew up with a love for action sports, the outdoors and travel. As he got older he wanted to find a way to help others experience the same opportunities he did, which inspired him to start Illumine Collect. They create adventure inspiring apparel to build outdoor communities that give back. To date Illumine has donated over $28,000 to nonprofits that are making the outdoors more accessible, sustainable and welcoming. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- ILLUMINE COLLECT WEBSITE: https://illuminecollect.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/illuminecollect/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/illuminecollect Life in Motion Podcast: https://illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast
2 Jan 202330min
66. Best of 2022
In episode 66 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are celebrating 2022 coming to a close. This year, I wanted to celebrate 2022 coming to a close by recapping our top five episodes that were released this year. If this is your first time listening, this is a great place to start because you get to hear a few clips from each one and then you can go back to hear the full episodes! Of the episodes that were released in 2022, these five had the most streams: [Episode #40] Becoming Minimalist: Downsizing for Life featuring Aaron Owens Mayhew from the Backcountry Foodie [Episode #21] Are We Loving the Land to Death? featuring Tom Sadler [Episode #17] Pee Rags, Menstrual Cups, and More! featuring Angie Marie from the Hormone Hacker [Episode #36] Building a Daily Outdoor Habit featuring Amy Bushatz from Humans Outside [Episode #24] Identifying Your Needs: Adventure, Gear, and Safety featuring Moose Mutlow INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book ------------------------- LEARN MORE ABOUT FEATURED GUESTS Aaron Owens Mayhew: https://backcountryfoodie.com/ Tom Sadler: http://middlerivergroup.com/ Angie Marie: https://www.thehormonehacker.com/ Amy Bushatz: https://humansoutside.com/ Moose Mutlow: https://www.moosemutlow.com/
26 Dec 202234min
65. The Biodiversity in your Backyard with Dillon Jones
In episode 65 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about biodiversity, biodiversity loss, and what we can do to improve the biodiversity in our backyards. To help guide this conversation and share his expertise, I was joined by Dillion Jones. Dillon is a biologist and Science Communicator interested in uncovering the secrets of biodiversity! His Science Communication efforts go in-depth about wildlife conservation, break down evolutionary theory, or highlight the incredible array of life on our planet. You can find him on Instagram under the name DillonTheBiologist. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book YOUTUBE: @theoutdoorminimalist ------------------------- Use the code OUTDOORMINIMALIST for 10% off every Neo Bites order. Dillon Jones Instagram: @DillonTheBilogist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdihyBzjnXQusxPerecOD0g Website: https://learnadventurously.com/ Fundamentals of R for Biologists Course taught by Dillon ------------------------- Episode Resources Global Biodiversity Information Facility Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary iNaturalist App
19 Dec 202235min
