The Sustainable Angler Podcast

The Sustainable Angler Podcast launches a four-part sustainability series: The Rise of Sustainability Regulations.

The Sustainable Angler Podcast, hosted by sustainability consultant and fly-fishing enthusiast Rick Crawford, announces the launch of a new, four-part series titled “The Rise of Sustainability Regulations,” featuring environmental law expert James Pollack of Marten Law.

With new federal and state-level sustainability regulations accelerating across the U.S., this series is essential listening for leaders in the fishing, outdoor and consumer goods industries who want to stay ahead of the regulatory curve–and protect both their business and the planet.

“Sustainability is not going away, and brands who embrace sustainability have an opportunity to gain a distinct competitive advantage,” said host Rick Crawford. “We created this to help brands better understand what’s coming and how to respond with confidence.”

• Episode 71 (part one): PFAs. Discover what “forever chemicals” are, where they’re hiding, and why federal and state bans are reshaping supply chains.
• Episode 72 (part two): Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging & Textiles. A must-listen for brands that package or manufacture products. Learn about upcoming EPR laws for packaging and textiles, and how to prepare.
• Episode 73 (part three): Climate-Related Disclosures (airing 6/13/25). Unpack new climate risk reporting rules from the SEC and California that require businesses to disclose their carbon footprint–and how to measure it.
• Episode 74 (part four): Green Marketing Claims (airing 6/20/25). Understand how the FTC’s Green Guides and new scrutiny on green marketing claims are changing the rules of sustainability marketing.

Each episode is designed to simplify complex regulations, highlight what’s relevant for small and mid-sized brands and offer actionable guidance to mitigate risks while finding new business opportunities.