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Outdoor Minimalist, 299 episodes. Page 2 of 3.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and What it Means for Public Lands - Public Lands News (May 12 - 16)

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181. Tips to Naturalize Your Yard from a 'Bad Naturalist' with Paula Whyman

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Federal Staff Cuts Continue and Land Sale Provision Announced for Nevada and Utah - Public Lands News (May 5 - 9)

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180. Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Brands, Even if They Manufacture in the U.S.

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Major Environmental and Public Lands Actions from the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days - Public Lands News (April 28 - May 2)

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179. Recreate Responsibly by Following the Leave No Trace 7 Principles with Shannon Rochelle [repost]

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51% of MAGA Voters Side with Conservation Over Expanded Energy Development - Public Lands News (April 21 - 25)

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178 . Earth Day Special: Our Power, Our Planet

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Transfer of 109,000 Acres of Protected Federal Land in New Mexico to the U.S. Army and Leaked DOI Plans for Future Layoffs - Public Lands News (April 14 - 18)

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177. Making Textiles from Post-Consumer Recycled Materials with Wylie Robinson

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60 Outdoor Industry Companies Have Come Together Under a New Coalition, Brands for Public Lands - Public Lands News (April 7 - 11)

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176. One Simple Way to Protect Watersheds: Prevent Stormwater Runoff with Renee Fortner

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Public Land Sales Back on the Table? - Public Lands News (March 31 - April 4)

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175. Why Made in the USA Matters with Mallory Ottariano

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174. Carbon Neutral to Change Climate with Austin Whitman

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173. Public Lands Under Attack: What’s Happening and What You Can Do

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172. 37.5 Technology’s Science of Sustainable Textiles with Blair Kanis

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171. Peak Design's Employee-Owned Approach to Sustainability with Peter Dering

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170. A Journalist's Guide to Telling Conservation Stories with Sage Marshall

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169. The Outdoor Industry Made Too Much Stuff. Now What? with Megan Davin

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The REI Public Land Controversy Explained

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168. The Dirty Truth About Your Skincare Routine with Mercedes Pepper

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167. How Can a Brand Actually Prove Their Sustainability Claims? with Ombraz

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166. Policy for Equity: Climate Justice and Outdoor Access with Outdoor FUTURE

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Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Approaches You

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Conoce Tus Derechos: Qué Hacer Si ICE Se Acerca a Ti

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165. Conservation is a Human Right with Bray Beltrán

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164. Is an Outdoor Recreation Economy How We Stop Off-Shore Drilling? with Chad Nelsen

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163. Fighting for Outdoor Policy and Protection in 2025 with Adam Cramer

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162. Best of 2024

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Christmas Tree Display [repost]

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161. Conscious Gift Giving and Sustainable Holiday Shopping

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160. Reconnecting with Nature Through Outdoor Play with Jen Ball

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159. Climate Change is Impacting Where and How We Ski with Anneka Williams

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158. Changing Cultural Perceptions of Mental Health with Drew Petersen

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157. Gear & Beer: PFAS Buyers Guide

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Trump Wins, and the Climate Loses: Thoughts on the 2024 Election Results

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156. Why ISLE Paddle Boards is Saying No to PVC with Jimmy Blakeney

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155. Why Anglers Should Be Concerned About Climate Change with Rick Crawford

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BONUS: Outdoor Media Summit Recap and Reflections

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154. The Importance of Outdoor Advocacy in the Climate Movement with Bill Barron

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153. How Brands Can Play a More Active Role in the Climate Change Conversation with Ali Wines

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152. Are You Voting for the Climate in November? with Kate Gaertner

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151. You're Never Too Old to Start Camping with Lesa McDermont

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150. Why More Women are Choosing Wool Underwear with Deanne Buck

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149. Sustainable Jungle: Forever Chemicals Interview with Meg

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148. The Current State of Animal Conservation and Deforestation with Katie Cleary

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147. Can Recycled Cork Save Footwear from Synthetics? with Mike Baker

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146. How to Apply Minimalism to Ultralight Backpacking with Glen Van Peski

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145. How to Be More Intentional on Your Next Hike with Renee Patrick

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144. Tips for Managing Hygiene Outdoors with Becca and Dani Titterton

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Protecting our Pets from Ticks, Preparing for Wildfires, and a Plastic Footprint Calculator

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143. Wild Caught vs. Farmed Fish: Which is More Sustainable? with Adra Kusnirova

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142. Can AI Technology Foster Connection within Outdoor Sports? with Jamie Grant

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[Documentary Review] Devil Put the Coal in the Ground

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141. The Wonder and the Worry: The Power of Storytelling in Times of Environmental Crisis with Chris and Louise Johns

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140. Hiking in Bear Country? Bear Biologist, Sydney Stephens, Wants You To Learn to Coexist

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Stonehenge Protesters, Climate Justice and Militarization, Plastic Free July, and More

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139. Creating a More Eco-Conscious Fly Fishing Setup with Kaelyn Canner

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138. Zero Waste, Zero Judgement with Stephanie Hart

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137. Travel is Not Sustainable with Breanne and Dave Kiefner

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136. How Sustainable (and Ethical) is Down? with Daniel Uretesky

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135. Glass vs. Aluminum Packaging: Which is More Sustainable? with Jake Bilbro

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134. Impact Investing: Align Investments with Your Values with Laura Lynch

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133. Is Mindfulness the Secret to Success in Sports, Business, and Beyond? with Pamela Levine

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BONUS: Get Ready for National Trails Day with the American Hiking Society

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132. What Skiing Taught Me About Taking Business Risks with Ted Ligety

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: The Path Ahead - Remediation and Clean Up

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131. Navigating Postpartum Motherhood with the Help of Nature with Madelaine Anderson

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: PFAS as a Cautionary Tale

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130. Harvesting Nature: Culinary Conservation and Ethical Hunting with Justin Townsend

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Recreate Responsibly this Earth Day by Following the Leave No Trace 7 Principles

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: Are PFAS-Free Products Possible?

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129. Are Compostable Plastics Greenwashing? with Brandon Leeds

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: Phasing Out PFAS in US Apparel

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128. An Inside Look at Sawyer's Clean Water Projects with Katie "Oats" Houston

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: European Companies Are Far Ahead

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127. A Call to the Outdoor Industry: We Need to do More and Make Less with Rick Saez

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: Did We Ever Need PFAS in Our Outdoor Gear?

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: The Rise and Limitations of PFAS Regulations

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: PFAS in the Outdoor Industry: A Performance Chemistry

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: A Brief History of How PFAS Poisoned the World

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FOREVER CHEMICALS: From Atomic Bombs to Teflon Pans, How the PFAS Controversy Began

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126. Is rPET a Viable Alternative to Down Insulation? with Joe DiGirolamo

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125. The Gear Breakdown Every Parent Needs with Karissa and Kailey Tuthill

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Forever Chemicals Coming March 2024

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124. Build a Community of Activists with Mitch Stevens and Russell Lowes

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123. Fish Nerds Chat Outdoor Minimalism with Meg

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122. Becoming Ultralight: A Long Distance Backpacker's Lessons in Gear with Sarah Berkeley

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121. How Having a Baby Changed the Way I Play Outside with Jocey Newman

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120. Building a Healthier Relationship with Food (On and Off the Trail) with Heather Kelly

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119. UBCO Explains Their Low Impact Electric Adventure Bikes with Joey Pleich

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118. Best of 2023

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117. How Smartwool Prioritizes Circularity in Their Design with Alicia Chin and Sue Jesch

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116. Must Have Wilderness First Aid Knowledge For Your Next Trip with Camilo Barcenas

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115. Buying Used vs Made from Recycled Materials: What's More Sustainable? with Emme Hayes

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114. Q&A with Meg

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113. Can We Change How We Grow Food? with Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn

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112. Does It Matter If I Pick Up My Dog’s Poop or Not? with Rose Seemann

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111. Phasing Out PFAS in Outdoor Equipment with Fjallraven