In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I sit down with filmmaker, fisheries biologist, and master storyteller Josh “Bones” Murphy. You might recognize his powerful work in Artifishal, Purple Mountains, and The Scale of Hope—films that challenge the status quo and advocate for a deeper connection between people and planet.

We explore how stories help us make sense of the world, Josh’s evolution as a filmmaker at Liars and Thieves, and the inspirations behind his new nonprofit, Land & Sea for All—an organization committed to championing impact storytelling and amplifying individual and community voices to drive meaningful change.

This episode is dedicated to "the great connector" and friend to so many, Jeff Lee.

🎧 Tune in to hear how storytelling can protect wild places, inspire action, and ultimately, help shape a more sustainable and just future.

This episode is brought to you by: Emerger Strategies and A New Earth Project, the sustainability initiative of Atlantic Packaging.

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In this special bonus episode of The Sustainable Angler, host Rick Crawford is joined by James Pollack, attorney at Marten Law, to unpack the rapidly evolving world of sustainability regulations. From PFAS restrictions and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws to SEC and California's climate-related disclosures and the crackdown on green marketing claims, this episode offers a high-level overview of the regulatory forces reshaping business.

Whether you're a brand selling into retail, a sustainability professional, or simply trying to keep up with the shifting legal landscape, this episode is your go-to guide for what’s happening now—and what’s coming next.

Tune in to learn:

• Why PFAS is becoming the new plastic—and what bans mean for your products
• How EPR laws are pushing brands to take ownership of packaging and waste
• What California's climate disclosure rules mean for companies of all sizes
• How to avoid the legal risks of greenwashing

Stay ahead of the curve. Stay compliant. And most importantly—stay sustainable.

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For more resources, or to learn how Emerger Strategies can help your brand turn sustainability into a competitive advantage by making it simple, strategic, and profitable, visit www.emergerstrategies.com.

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In Part 4 of The Rise of Sustainability Regulations series, host Rick Crawford sits down with environmental lawyer James Pollack of Marten Law to explore one of the most high-stakes topics in sustainability today: green marketing claims.

With regulators, retailers, and consumers cracking down on greenwashing, how can brands in the fishing and outdoor industries talk about their sustainability efforts without getting into legal trouble?

In this episode, we cover:

• What counts as greenwashing under U.S. law
• How the FTC’s Green Guides can help brands
• What retailers expect from supplier marketing claims
• Best practices for making credible, compliant, and substantiated sustainability claims

Whether you're a marketing leader, sustainability professional, or business owner, this episode offers critical insights into staying transparent, trustworthy, and competitive in a changing regulatory landscape.

Also, be sure to check out Emerger Strategies’ new Sustainability Sales & Marketing Services help outdoor and fishing brands turn credible sustainability performance into powerful, compliant marketing that drives revenue and builds trust. We translate technical data into clear, compelling messaging that meets retailer requirements and avoids greenwashing. From strategy to storytelling, we make sustainability sell.

🎧 Tune in now and avoid the legal pitfalls of greenwashing—while still telling your brand’s sustainability story with impact.

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Subscribe to The Sustainable Angler wherever you get your podcasts and leave a review to help us grow the conversation around sustainable business in the fishing and outdoor industries.

For more resources, or to learn how Emerger Strategies can help your brand turn sustainability into a competitive advantage by making it simple, strategic, and profitable, visit www.emergerstrategies.com.

Follow us on Instagram @emergerstrategies and stay tuned for more insights from leaders at the intersection of conservation, business, and the outdoors.