Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
by Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
New 2023 Episodes Coming Soon! 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). Each week we dive under the surface to learn more about the good things happening - at companies in different industries - directly from the people working on them or leading the charge for change & progress. Each episode is followed up with an Understanding Breakdown by the team at The Underswell.
Episodes
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Protecting the Brand | Big Tony Alvarez, Global VP of Supply Chain/Compliance, Volcom
Big Tony Alvarez wears many hats. It’s clear, however, that he’s a protector; namely, for the sake of this episode, he’s the protector of the brand Volcom. As the VP of Global Supply Chain and Compliance, Big Tony is in charge of a team that makes sure that Volcom’s products are made in a…
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Certified Organic | Kirk Aronstam, Pure Jojoba
Kirk Aronstam is an organic farmer and the Lead Shephard at Pure Jojoba. In this episode, I sat down to talk with him about a product (and plant) that I only just learned about. If you didn’t already know it, the jojoba (ho-HO-ba) shrub is pretty much a wonder plant that produces a seed that is...
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Purpose Driven | Sevag Kazanci, Co-Founder, Parks Project
Sevag Kazanci is the co-founder of Parks Project, a brand whose motto is to “leave it better than you found it,” referring to our National, State, and local parks; as well as local public lands. The unique thing about Parks Project? Each collection of quality goods Parks Project makes, is made…
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Sustainable Basics | Dustin Winegardner, Arvin Goods
Dustin Winegardner is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Arvin Goods. Arvin goods creates basics for men and women; mainly socks and underwear. All the goods that Arvin makes are made from 100% upcycled materials, designed using “closed loop” recycling and low impact production practices....
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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 printing and art displays using recyclable, compostable, and natural fiber products.…
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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 Science and Management, a BS in Biology and Hispanic Language and Literature, a LEED...
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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 might be known best known now for his work in the board of directors space,...
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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 sharing mate (he’s a “cebador”), connecting friends with the product and spreading...
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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 a full-service brand and communications consultancy that works with clients to...
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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, and thus the impacts that climate change is having - and will have - on us…
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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 Makers” they are answering the call for transparency in the apparel industry that...
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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 was the founder at Norton Point sunglasses - a product made from that same…
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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 entrepreneurial adventures and opportunities to work with world-class brands. Isaac…
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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 you might have!
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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 "Calling into question ethical-sourcing certifications" that covers the claim made by...
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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 talks about Poke bowls, Hasbro gets sustainability recognition, the Body Shop gets a...
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Christian Johnson, CEO of Seed Consulting Group - Empowering leaders to shape a sustainable future
When you meet Christian, you instantly know there's something special about him. Whether it's his effortless professional approach, his sincere dedication to building personal relationships, his commitment to engraining sustainability into his career, or just his friendly smile, you know you're...
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Kozm Products: Sustainability in Fibers Breakdown
Kozm Kronicles Episode 4: We break down the fibers and the builds of Kozm products!
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Kozm Kronicles 003-Troy Eckert
A conversation with Kozm co-founder Troy Eckert. Intern Ryan sits down with Troy at this home and talk about his beginnings at Volcom, his injuries that have led him to the yoga mat, and Kozm's different approach to building a brand.
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Kozm Kronicles 002-Derek and Troy on the Road
The Kozm Kronicles Episode 2! Episode 2 is a glimpse into the daily life of Derek and Troy, co-founders of Kozm, as they drive and talk about obstacles and accomplishments they've experienced one year into creating Kozm from the ground up. The two industry veterans talk about the humbling...
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Kozm Kronicles 001-Intro to Series
Kozm Kronicles 001-Intro to Series by Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
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Worms, Surfing, Aquaponics and Hydroponics! Eddy Garcia from Living Earth Systems
Thanks to Adam Fischer at Entropy Resins, I had a fantastic conversation with Eddie Garcia from Living Earth Systems in the garden at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. Eddie lives and breaths sustainability…from transforming your chlorine swimming pool to a fresh water pond down to…
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A Quick Conversation with Evan Marks - The Ecology Center (an Intro)
Almost nine years ago, The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California broke ground, converting an old abandoned farm house into a thriving non-profit business. A sustainability learning center, a community hub, and experiential masterpiece, The Ecology Center is one of my favorite places…
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The Daily Underswell - 012 - 10-16-2017
A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include Tropical forests emitting more carbon than they're sequestering? More time to fix our CO2 problem? An Eco Challenge. Automotive & EVs, getting it right, highest rated BREEAM building, mega retailers and consumer...
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Interview: United N Color Movement's Lesa Jara
Meet Lesa Jara, furniture designer/retailer at Casara Modern and creator of a movement called United N Color. Lesa teamed up with the artist Mark Daren aka Madsteez for a project that invites people to come and sit on a couch that he brilliantly painted and chat about life. United N Color is a...
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My Education & Career Journey - An Interview by Michael Turrentine
This time it's me answering the questions. A good friend of mine Michael Turrentine is back in school (Cal State Long Beach) finishing up a degree and needed an interview subject. He had questions about my early days at Volcom, my education path, my career choices, and then gave me a window to...
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 011 - 09-20-2017
A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include wine-in-a-box, better sneakers (Nike and Adidas - making goods withe clever recycling/upcycling), ocean causes, PangeaSeed, 22 Degrees Jacket, Bluesign, 1% for the Planet, and more...Always on the lookout for cool...
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 010 - 09-17-2017
A very quick (and unedited, and underproduced) look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include products for the ocean, skateboards made from plastic bottle caps, recycling textile waste for a close loop economy, whiskey done sustainably, and more. Jack Daniels - CVS -...
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 009 - 09-05-2017
A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include corporations supporting Harvey relief, fashion brands and commitments to sustainable fibers, Levi's and 3D printing, Wrangler commits to better cotton, Reformation releases sustainability report, High Snobiety…
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Alaska...by Cruise!?
Almost exactly a year ago, I read an article on Marieclaire.com called On Thin Ice: Can the Fashion Industry Help Save the Planet? I was almost immediately convinced that I had to take the family to Alaska to go and see these glaciers for ourselves. I wanted the kids to experience it...before…
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 008 - 08-10-2017
A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include dealing with deforestation, WWF, Apple, recycling coffee pods, better tuna, Subaru x Klean Kanteen and more. Learn, share, repeat.
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Cap & Trade - The concept, the California commitment
This episode; a look at cap & trade. What the heck is it? Why is it in the news? And what does the Washington Post, Vox, Forbes and Investopedia have to say about it? Twenty four minutes here, is just enough to perhaps pique your interest in the topic...and please excuse the use of "bore"by the...
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Climate Change and Chasing Coral Coral - Two great articles on Fast Company and Vox
Climate Change and Dying Coral Reefs. This episode I dive into the Fast Company article "Stop Right Now and Watch "Chasing Coral" to See What We've Done to the Ocean" and "9 Questions About Climate Change You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask" on Vox. I walk you through the articles, and add a little...
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What the Heck is a Certified B Corp?
You've heard of B Corps, but aren't sure what the difference between a B Corp, and a Benefit Corp is. And what makes a brand a Certified B Corp? Here's a little breakdown and a little insight into the difference between the two. Still not clear? Check out http://benefitcorp.net/ and...
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 007 - 07-25-2017
A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include Tesco and detox, Philadelphia Eagles and food waste, Stella McCartney and overconsumption, Campbell's and values, cotton in space!?, Timberland's Earthkeepers, biomimicry and more. Shout out to Boeing.
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Sustainability 101 - A Quick Study
A high level look at and a simple overview of what you can do, how can you can start your journey, and how I started mine, in the space of eco, green, better business, and sustainability in general.
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 006 - 07-17-2017
A look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Cotton Rankings, Rank-A-Brand, The New Denim Project, ocean plastic packaging, upcoming events (BSR, Women in Green Forum, The Heart Series, Fair Trade Fashion Show), and spotlight on Jack Johnson.
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 005 - 07-14-2017
A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Glue-free shoes (better for factory workers), China's textile sector reducing impacts, Planet Fitness and Apple power with renewables, GM and Michellin's rubber commitment, oyster shell recycling, New Belgium and Sierra Nevada brewing, natural...
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 004 - 07-12-2017
A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Sunglasses made from fallen timbers, Toyota donates to STEM, 7-Eleven commits to better coffee, FlipGive gets an ambassador, Wranger commits to sustainable cotton, Netfix Picks, and Jeremy Rifkin talks about the Third Industrial Revolution.
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 003 - 07-08-2017
A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Impossible Foods, biodegradable cars, repeat your outfit, brands using better chemicals, Looptworks, donegood.is and more.
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 002 - 07-06-2017
A daily look at what's going on underneath the surface, specifically in the better business space, sustainability, product innovation, and responsible brands. Today's episode: Big brands committing to EVs, edible utensils, fair trade swim, and unique fibers for fashion.
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The Daily Underswell - Episode 001 - The Intro
The Daily Underswell is a short-form approach to a daily newscast focused on sustainability in business, design, and our personal lives. It's about doing business better, and highlighting the brands and products that are contributing to that. It's about people, careers, and the journey we are all...
About this show
New 2023 Episodes Coming Soon! 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). Each week we dive under the surface to learn more about the good things happening - at companies in different industries - directly from the people working on them or leading the charge for change & progress. Each episode is followed up with an Understanding Breakdown by the team at The Underswell.
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Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell