Good Things Happening! Just under the surface...

Good Things Happening! Just under the surface...

Hosted by: Derek Sabori | The Underswell

We’re out to normalize sustainability and climate action, and these are conversations with the people helping to make that happen at the brands and companies you love the most (and some you may not have heard of yet)....

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Better Printing & Displays | Mike Hill, CEO at AoSA

Mike Hill is the CEO of the socially conscious and environmentally considerate, AoSA Image and AoSA Organic Coffee Shop in Huntington Beach, California. AoSA stands for Art of Sustainable Action and focuses on...
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Sustainability at Vans | Kim Matsoukas, Sr. Manager Sustainability & CSR

Kim Matsoukas is the Sr. Manager of Sustainability & Social Responsibility at Vans, one of the most beloved footwear & apparel companies (dare I say) in the world. With a Master’s degree in Environmental...
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Nonprofits & Philanthropy | Vipe Desai, HDX Hydration Mix and More

Vipe Desai’s career continues to evolve. He’s been building businesses and brands for more than 30 years now and while he’s a long-time, well-known and well-respected industry veteran in the boardsports industry, Vipe...
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Profession With a Purpose | Michael Newton - Guayaki Yerba Mate

Michael Newton, aka Don Miguel, is one of the pioneering partners of the brand Guayaki Yerba Mate (MAH-tay) - he’s been there for over 20 years and seems to have found his purpose as he goes about his daily routine...
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Career Profile | Purpose Marketing | Jonathan Hanwit - thinkPARALLAX

Jonathan Hanwit is the co-founder of thinkPARALLAX in Encinitas, California. He’s a surfer, a Dad and a CEO who is out to help businesses and brands have more than just an impact on their bottom line. thinkPARALLAX is...
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The Daily Underswell 015 | Let's Talk About Carbon and Two Degrees

After sustainability-driven talks, "What's something that I can do immediately?" is a question I get asked almost every time. My new reply: "Learn about carbon and emissions and how they are driving climate change,...
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A Social Impact Career | Kohl Crecelius, KNOWN SUPPLY

Kohl Crecelius is the Co-Founder and the CEO of both Krochet Kids intl. and KNOWN SUPPLY; two social impact companies out to disrupt the way supply chains in the apparel industry work. With their motto of “Meet the...
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Sustainability Career Profile | Rob Ianelli, Oceanworks CEO and Co-Founder

Rob Ianelli is the CEO and Co-Founder at Oceanworks, an innovative supplier of 100% recycled ocean plastic. Oceanworks is championing the clean-up of our oceans and transforming plastic debris into useful products. He...
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Sustainability Careers | Isaac Nichelson - Circular-Systems

Isaac Nichelson is a Co-Founder and the CEO at Circular-Systems, an award-winning solution in the textiles space who has been a leader in the sustainable fashion space for many years. His career has been full of...
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Career Talk - The Power of Brands and Taking Risks - Some Thoughts

After a chat with some students at UC Irvine, I wanted to share some thoughts on careers in sustainability and the benefits of working with a brand and taking career risks when you're young. Always open to questions...
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Sustainability Talk - Certifications Under Scrutiny - Greenbiz Article Relayed

Let's take a look at the topic of 3rd party certifications - you know, those labels that you see on coffee, chocolate, your seafood and more. The foundation for this piece is an article on www.greenbiz.com named...
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The Daily Underswell - Sustainability News + Insights - Jan 07 2017

A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: This week's topics include The H&M circularity commitment, Pact Fair Trade organic clothing, Pushfins recycled skateboards in surf finds, Oceana...
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