177. Making Textiles from Post-Consumer Recycled Materials with Wylie Robinson
In episode 177 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss what it takes to design high-quality outdoor gear using post-consumer recycled materials—everything from how they differ from virgin fibers...
14 Apr 202521min
176. One Simple Way to Protect Watersheds: Prevent Stormwater Runoff with Renee Fortner
When it comes to protecting our rivers and waterways, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of environmental challenges. But what if one of the most powerful solutions started in your backyard? I...
7 Apr 202533min
175. Why Made in the USA Matters with Mallory Ottariano
Since the time of this interview, Youer, and other small businesses like them, have gone under major changes due to rising costsSome of these changes for Youer include:1. They stopped making things in...
31 Mars 202530min
174. Carbon Neutral to Change Climate with Austin Whitman
If you remember, in one of our earliest episodes, episode 23, I spoke with Austin Whitman, to unpack the meaning behind carbon-neutral certifications and what they really mean for consumers, companies...
24 Mars 202531min
173. Public Lands Under Attack: What’s Happening and What You Can Do
In this episode, we discuss the ongoing threats to our public lands and the attacks on US environmental protections under the current administration. From the push for fossil fuel extraction to rollba...
17 Mars 202534min
172. 37.5 Technology’s Science of Sustainable Textiles with Blair Kanis
Sustainability in the outdoor industry has come a long way, but the challenges of waste, microplastic pollution, and textile biodegradability remain an issue many brands struggle to address. That’s wh...
10 Mars 202525min
171. Peak Design's Employee-Owned Approach to Sustainability with Peter Dering
If you’re into outdoor adventure, photography, or just well-designed gear, chances are you’ve heard of Peak Design. In episode 171 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, Meg is joined by Peter Dering, CEO...
3 Mars 202533min
170. A Journalist's Guide to Telling Conservation Stories with Sage Marshall
In the outdoor and environmental space, conservation is at the heart of so many discussions, but how those stories are told can make a difference. Whether it’s connecting policy to personal experience...
24 Feb 202522min
