38: From Fishing Nets to Sustainable Skateboards with David Stover

Solving the ocean plastic pollution won't be easy but we have no choice since the ocean is littered with million metric tons of plastics every single year. This problem is a great threat to all the marine species and their habitats. Everyone can do something to reduce the amount of plastic that enters the ocean and our guest for today is contributing in reducing the plastic waste that's being thrown at the sea. Join me in this episode as I interview Bureo's co-founder and CEO, David Stover! Bureo, Inc., is a certified B-Corp with a mission to end fishing net pollution to help protect our ocean! Find out how discarded fishing nets are turned into the most sustainable skateboards and sunglasses!   In this Episode, We Discuss: How Bureo started Intentional recycling Stats on why fishing nets are considered the most harmful ocean plastics The importance of having a disposal system in every fishing ports Ocean cleanups and tackling the source of plastic pollution Plastic recycling and greenwashing David and Bureo's recycling process What is ocean plastics? Activism and why it's needed to break into people's and companies mindset Why being a surfer matters to David and what it entails for his business   Follow David Stover: Bureo Inc LinkedIn Twitter --- Did you enjoy today's episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time. Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox