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Bate Forte: a movement to apply a travelers lifestyle to everyday life. Exploring the mind, food, and the cities we find ourselves in. The Bate Forte Podcast adopts the same mentality and dives under the surface to discover food, drinks, activities, and a range of topics that interest us and our guest experts.
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Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell

Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell

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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 Un ...
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Dr. Hareem Khan is a cultural anthropologist specializing in consumer cultures, gendered labor, and racialization. Her current research examines the burgeoning South Asian beauty industry in Southern California, focusing specifically on the entanglements of race, labor, and the commodification of cultural aesthetic practices.…
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Dr. Adeyemi Adebiyi conducts research in Atmospheric and Oceanic sciences at the University of California Los Angeles. His post doctoral research is based on the levels of dust particles in the atmosphere and its effects on local and global climate change. He is the 2019 recipient of the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. The University of Miami a…
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Tsvetana Paskaleva is a Bulgarian documentary film-maker who has devoted her life to documenting the Armenian soldiers defending and fighting for the independence of Nagarno-Karabakh (Artsakh). She has produced over 170 documentaries the conflicts in this region. She received the highest award of Armenia in the field of journalism, the Movses Khore…
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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 socially responsible manner, in compliance with some of the h…
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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 pressed to oil and benefits your skin in many, many wa…
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Shop Parks Project: Use the code: underswell30 for 30% off your purchase; limit to one use per customer.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 collecti…
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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. Arvin basics reduce water usage, eliminate toxic dyes, …
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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. AoSA Image, a certified B Corp, has worked with TOMS, B…
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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 certification, and a work history that included experience at…
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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, specifically in the non-profit world, promoting ocean co…
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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 what might best be described as aloha. All with the …
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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 help them “rise on purpose.” Prior to founding thinkP…
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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, humans."In this talk, we'll dive into articles that explain…
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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 Fashion Revolution has put out there: “Who Made Your …
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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 supply chain, recycled ocean plastic and happens to be a …
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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 and his partners were recently awarded a Global Change…
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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!Von Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
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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 the NGO Changing Markets Foundation, which released …
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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 new owner (good news?), and loli straw, the edible s…
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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 dealing with a class act. Christian and I have known e…
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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 experience of building a sustainably conscious brand, their …
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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 growing your own food in your tiny apartment, he has a sol…
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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 for inspiration. I was able to get Evan Marks on the m…
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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 product goods companies getting in on the sustainabilit…
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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 movement of peace that connects people through artistic…
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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 offer some advice, and words of wisdom; take 'em or lea…
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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 things that are intriguing, that I might be intereste…
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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 - Columbia - H&M - Wasteboards -PangeaSeed - and more.…
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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 talks circular economy, Earth Overshoot Day comes early a…
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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 they were gone. We decided the most practical way (there…
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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 company...should have been "borne" :)…
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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 commentary.…
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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 https://www.bcorporation.net/ This episode was inspired by our bra…
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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.Von Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
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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.Von Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
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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 capital accounting, and a shout out to Yoki Shop in Newp…
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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.Von Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell
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