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
64. The Environmental Impact of Wildfires with Robin Lee Carlson
In episode 64 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are talking about wildfires. I have been wanting to do more ecology based content on the show because I think it balances out a lot of the production content really well. Plus, it’s super fun and interesting to learn about! As we will discuss in the interview, wildfires are a somewhat misunderstood natural occurrence and is one that is often vilified in the media. To explain how and why wildfires exist in nature along with some of her personal experiences and observations, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robin Lee Carlson. Robin is an author and natural science illustrator. After studying evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz and the University of Chicago, she spent many years working on stream habitat restoration projects in California. She is most interested in how landscapes and ecological communities change over time, and her artwork is grounded in observing and documenting the world around her as it unfolds. Her first book, The Cold Canyon Fire Journals, was just published this year and her work has also appeared in The Common and Arnoldia. 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 ROBIN LEE CARLSON The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: https://www.heydaybooks.com/catalog/the-cold-canyon-fire-journals/ WEBSITE: https://robinleecarlson.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anthropocenesketchbook/ CalWild Fire Mosaic & Book Bundle: https://shop.calwild.org/catalog/p/fire-mosaic-bandana-1 California Wilderness Coalition: https://www.calwild.org/
12 Dec 202244min
63. An Inside Look Into Changing Product Packaging Design with Shannon O'Grady
In episode 63 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we are taking an inside look into what it takes to change product packaging design. This process likely looks different for every company, but today we get to learn from one company's experience as they moved from plastic packaging to a more sustainable steel container. To break down what went into this process and how they landed on this packaging change, I had the pleasure of hosting Shannon O’Grady. Shannon O'Grady has her Ph.D. in nutritional physiology from the University of Utah and is the Chief Product Officer of Gnarly Nutrition, a Salt Lake-based sports supplement company whose focus is to create clean, natural and effective supplements for active individuals. Her research in nutritional physiology and her own obsession with sports nutrition has made her a strong spokesperson in the space of nutrition for athletes of all disciplines. A mother of two and competitive athlete herself, Shannon is continuously looking at the crossroads between training and nutrition for insights on improving performance, reducing injury and increasing longevity. 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. Gnarly Nutrition WEBSITE: https://gognarly.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gnarlynutrition/?hl=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GnarlyNutrition/ Contact Shannon: shannon@gognarly.com ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Terracycle NPR - Plastic Recycling is Practically Impossible Prana Responsible Packaging Movement Plastic Impact Alliance
5 Dec 202234min
