Protect Your Wild Podcast

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about and explore the life of a little known tribe that has an incredible diving ability. This tribe is called the Bajau tribe and they live off the sea and are a nomadic people. Tune into this episode to learn more about these interesting people that live off the ocean. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sama-Bajau https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/04/bajau-sea-nomads-free-diving-spleen-science/ https://www.tribes.world/bajau https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/8-unique-facts-of-the-bajau-indonesia-sea-gypsies-tribe/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the life and amazing story that is Jane Goodall's life. Her passion for saving nature and being outdoors is awe-inspiring and you'll be mindblown at how dedicated she is to her cause. There is no shred of doubt that her love of chimpanzees and nature has helped raise awareness and understanding of protecting our natural habitats and planet as a whole. You won't want to miss out on this episode.ACTION ITEMS: Support - Jane Goodall Institute: https://www.janegoodall.org/donate/ Movie - Jane on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/jane-ccfc963c-6cf9-4d52-a513-6236265bc210 Books - Through A Window: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Window-Jane-Goodall/dp/0618056777Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/01/jane-goodall-book-excerpt-praise-difficult-women/ https://www.janegoodall.org/our-story/about-jane/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izUzqUrhbh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Q6-hh49mU https://www.dw.com/en/environmental-protection-the-biggest-problem-is-greed-says-conservationist-jane-goodall/a-49556942

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about a less well-known legend in Mountaineering. Tenzing Norgay is one of the first to summit Everest, in this episode, we dive into his life and Sherpa culture. Learn all about the people who are able to climb the world's highest peaks. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenzing_Norgayhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Tenzing-Norgayhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/05/28/530204187/the-science-behind-the-super-abilities-of-sherpashttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Sherpa-people

Episode Notes Ever heard of Reinhold Messner? Well, either way, you're not going to want to miss this episode as Colin and Avinash discuss the life of this badass mountain man. Tune into this episode and see if you can answer some of our challenge questions and play along with us!Action items Reinhold and Peter Everest Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lBM-8y1Ep4 Books he Wrote: My Life at the limit (Legends and Lore)Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/Sauces: https://rockandice.com/features/the-making-of-reinhold-messner/?cn-reloaded=1 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Reinhold-Messner http://totallyhistory.com/reinhold-messner/ https://www.achievement.org/achiever/reinhold-messner/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVYDVUbHlK4 https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ClimbListC.aspx?cid=564 https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/the-messner-slab-on-the-sass-dla-crusc-dolomites.html https://rockandice.com/features/the-making-of-reinhold-messner/ https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/nanga-parbat-1970-reinhold-messner-told-the-truth.html

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the man, the myth, the absolute LEGEND who is known as Theodore Roosevelt. He is widely known to have been a US President and in this episode, we cover some of his lesser-known achievements and his love for the outdoors. Find out more in this episode, do you think you can get all the questions? Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/ Sauces: https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-teddy-roosevelt https://www.phactual.com/11-manly-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/lessons-in-manliness-the-childhood-of-theodore-roosevelt/ https://www.leadershipnow.com/leadingblog/2018/10/15fascinatingfactsaboutthe.html

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash go into the journey that an absolute legend took to invent a new sport. Jacob Carpenter help create and shape the sport of Snowboarding. In this episode, we go into his life and how he took "snurfing" and turned it into SNOWBOARDING. Tune in to hear this incredible story! Action items (click on them) How I Built This podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KPHTLIbWejO7T9ODwMEbF?si=HXm41ifiQJ-rhpAMliB1uA Protect Our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/ Chill Foundation https://www.chill.org/support-chill Interview of Jake circa 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPzy9xsTZ90 History of snowboarding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYcqU3QUyzA Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/ Sauces: https://www.outsideonline.com/2405922/jake-burton-snowboard-founder-dies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MWDiEPvEiM https://www.burton.com/blogs/the-burton-blog/remembering-jake-burton-carpenter/ https://www.si.com/vault/1997/01/13/221316/chairman-of-the-board-jake-burton-took-a-childhood-toy-and-launched-an-international-craze https://deadline.com/2018/02/shaun-white-gold-nbc-highest-pyeongchang-olympics-ratings-peak-to-date-1202288095/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash dive into this next episode talking about the history of Surfing and how people like Eddie Aikau, Duke Kamehameha, and Alexander Ford shaped the sport to what it is today. Tune in to this episode for a fun challenge and to learn about a sport that's deeply rooted in understanding one of nature's most powerful forces. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/ Sauces: http://www.jps.auckland.ac.nz/document//Volume681959/Volume68%2CNo.4/SurfinginancientHawaii%2CbyBenR.Finney%2Cp327-347/p1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Aikau http://www.floridasurfmuseum.org/kahunas/alexander-hume-ford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surf_culture https://blueocean.net/surfing-rides-waves-sustainability/ https://stabmag.com/news/how-john-john-florence-helped-eliminate-48000-styrofoam-containers/ https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-inconvenient-truths-about-the-surf-industry

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash kick off this new season with the story of the guy who founded North Face. That legendary man's name is Douglas Tompkins. In this episode, we dive into the story behind the founder of a brand that we're all familiar with and the group called the FUN HOGS. We also play a new game with some interesting consequences. Tune in and enjoy this amazing story. Action Items: Watch - Mountain of Storms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ympydy7f1Mg Read - Deep Ecology: Living As if Nature Mattered: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Ecology-Living-Nature-Mattered/dp/0879052473 Support - Tompkins Conservation:https://marincf.givecorps.com/causes/3270-douglas-r-tompkins-wild-legacy-fund-of-the-marin-community-foundation Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/ Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/28/how-two-clothing-tycoons-saved-patagonia-doug-tomkins-kris-mcdivitt-tomkins http://tompkinsconservation.org/video/ https://www.thrillist.com/gear/north-face-history-11-facts-and-trivia-about-the-ban http://www.tompkinsconservation.org/aboutkrisanddougtompkins.htm https://www.outsideonline.com/2041381/obituary-doug-tompkins-1943-2015 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/douglas-tompkins-clothing-businessman-and-conservationist-dies-at-72/2015/12/09/c788065c-9e8b-11e5-a3c5-c77f2cc5a43c_story.html https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/mar/07/the-north-face-patagonia-saving-world-one-puffer-jacket-at-a-time https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/12/09/north-face-co-founder-turned-eco-baron-douglas-tompkins-is-killed-in-chile-kayaking-accident/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash give you a taste of what's to come this new season. Stay tuned in every Wednesday and be sure to check us out on our other channels. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash take a dive into Leo's environmentalism efforts. In this episode we find out exactly what does his foundation does and if the actor himself supports saving our planet. Check out his foundation at: https://www.leonardodicaprio.org/projects/climate-change/ Here are some trailers of his documentaries: Before the Flood (producer, narrator) https://www.beforetheflood.com/ Ice on Fire HBO Doc (producer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elf0RFBhr8I (trailer) Sea of Shadows (exec producer) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/sea-of-shadows/en/#/ The 11th Hour (Narrator 2007, writer and producer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBG2V98IBY (trailer) CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat with the founder of Recover Brands, Bill Johnston. Learn about the brand that has diverted 7.8 million plastic bottles from landfills and turned them into sustainable products. Recover Brands is a brand that was born out of a passion for the environment and sustainability. This episode goes into the story of why and how Recover Brands was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://recoverbrands.com/ Instagram: @recoverbrands CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat a co-founder of Bureo, Ben Kneppers. Bureo empowers South American fishing towns by purchasing fishing nets, that would otherwise be cut loose into the ocean, to be processed and recycled into new products! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post at www.aldalifestyle.com/blog/bureo-review CHECK THEM OUT: Website: https://Bureo.com Instagram: @bureo CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat the founder of EarthHero, Ryan Lewis. EarthHero is an online marketplace that brings together all of your favorite sustainable brands! If you want to learn more be sure to checkout our blog post HERE https://aldalifestyle.com/blog/earth-hero-review The Story of Stuff The Green School in Bali CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://earthhero.com Instagram: @shopearthhero CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! *Topic Timestamps: * What’s EarthHero? 1:27 - 4:13 What Ryan was like as a kid. Nature and entrepreneurship. 4:14 - 13:30 When he realized the environmental crisis and the impact he could make 13:31 - 21:57 Get to know Ryan through Rapid Fire Questions 21:58 - 33:17 How to compete online in the Age of Amazon 33:18 - 40:43 How Capitalism interacts and balances with the environment and sustainability 40:44 - 48:47 Final questions that we ask every guest 48:48 - FIN

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss the legend that is Steve Irwin. They go over their favorite memory of him and his early life. Furthermore, they cover how he got the name: The Crocodile Hunter. They also talk about his relationship with his wife and kids and how his legacy lives on through them. Here's some links we talk about on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvS7Ga5P75k Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1gVkTFam1w 60 min interview Warden or Wanker: https://www.ecowatch.com/google-science-award-irish-teenager-2639623184.html Off Topic is a short series airing every Tuesday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes In this throwback episode, Colin and Avinash have a chat with the Program Director of the Colorado Carbon Fund, Brandon Welch. Learn about the organization that offsets Carbon emissions in Colorado. This episode goes into Brandon’s background, the projects he’s working on and what sustainability means to him. At the end, there’s our favorite game: Two truths and a Lie. You won’t want to miss this episode CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://www.coloradocarbonfund.org/ Instagram: @coloradocarbonfund CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more!

Episode Notes Colin has a chat the founder of United by Blue, Brian Linton. Learn about the brand that uses bison fur and other innovative materials to help save our oceans. United by Blue is a sustainable lifestyle brand that has a focus on protecting our Oceans. This episode goes into the story of why United by Blue was founded, the challenges that came along the way, and some fun questions about sustainability. Listen to our best episode yet, you won’t want to miss it. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://unitedbyblue.com/ Instagram: @unitedbyblue CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! Topic Timestamps: 1:44 - 3:43 What is United by Blue? 3:44 - 15:12 Where did your passion for the environment come from? 15:13 - 17:19 The shifting culture toward sustainability. 17:20 - 25:50 What goes into the materials that are in United by Blue products? 25:51 - 30:07 What was before United by Blue? 30:08 - 34:42 What did the beginning of United by Blue look like? 34:43 - 43:16 Rapidfire Q&A 43:17 - 53:17 Closing Questions

Episode Notes Colin has a chat with the founder of Indosole, Kyle Parsons. Learn about the brand that uses recycled tires to make some sweet shoes. Indosole’s innovative use of recycled materials and core mission make them a brand that helps the environment and protects our planet. This episode goes into the stories of why Indosole was founded, the journey to creating a company like Indosole, and some fun questions with Kyle about sustainability. Stay tuned into the episode for our sweet discount code at the end of the episode on this amazing brand. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://indosole.com/ Instagram: @indosole CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! Topic Timestamps: 2:43 - 10:33 How did Indosole start? 10:34 - 17:23 How did your love for the earth start? 17:24 - 26:28 Are there any people or experiences in your life that led you to this path? 26:29 - 29:47 What has starting a company like Indosole taught you about yourself? 29:48 - 36:45 Would you rather? 36:46 - 48:15 Wrap up questions

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash go into five climate change myths and bust them with *surprise *surprise LOGIC and FACTS. So sit tight, and enjoy this episode of goofy myths. Sauces: https://skepticalscience.com/argument.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVXOC6a3ME https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/sealevel.html https://skepticalscience.com/global-warming-scientific-consensus-advanced.htm https://skepticalscience.com/coral-atoll-advanced.htm https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/science/each-countrys-share-of-co2.html WARDEN OR WANKER: Amber Jackson and Emily Hazelwood repurpose oil rigs into artificial reefs https://www.theinertia.com/environment/meet-two-women-who-are-leading-the-charge-to-repurpose-oil-rigs-as-reefs/ CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle

Episode Notes Colin has a chat the founder of Coalatree, Charlie Bessy. Learn about the spark that helped ignite Coalatree and lead them to their success today. They produce great innovative sustainable apparel that has been recognized as some of the best hiking and climbing clothing on the market. This episode goes into the stories of why Coalatree was founded, some serious issues that face our planet, and some fun questions with Charlie about sustainability. Stay tuned into the episode for our sweet discount code at the end of the episode on this amazing brand. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://coalatree.com/ Instagram: @coalatree Referenced articles: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coalatree/evolution-hoodie-made-from-recycled-coffee-grounds https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coalatree/camper-hooded-jacket-20 CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Everyone with a passion has a story. Especially when it comes to the environment. On the Protect Your Wild Podcast, our mission is to talk to people that have made a career because of the outdoors! Some have built a brand from the ground up, others forged a career in outdoor sports but we hope to talk to people in the nonprofit world, scientists and more! Topic Timestamps: 3:51 - 26:24 The Entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the why of Coalatree 26:25 - 37:41 What goes into making Coalatree products eco-friendly? 37:42 - 52:43 Two Truths and a Lie 52:44 - 57:13 How do you explain sustainability to a toddler? 57:14 - 1:03:01 In what ways can you improve your lifestyle to be more sustainable? Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin talks to the founder of goMkt, Matt Holtzman. GoMkt is a unique app that helps take care of the food surplus issues that arise in big cities like NYC. Colin and Matt discuss what led to the creation of the app, the challenges they faced, and the future of the company. Learn about our food supply and what we can do to avoid throwing so much away. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://www.gomkt.com/ Instagram: @gomkt Referenced articles: https://qz.com/804022/health-benefits-japanese-forest-bathing/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/restaurants-that-dont-donate-because-of-liability-are-just-making-excuses-experts-sayn577d6f92e4b0344d514dd20f CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Topic Timestamps: 2:30 - 10:18 Why did you start goMkt? 10:19 - 16:13 UGLY FRUIT 16:14 - 23:35 Who mentored you to make the world a better place? 23:36 - 35:25 What challenges did you face starting the app? 35:26 - 47:46 Where do you see the company going in the next ten years? 47:47 - 44:19 Curious Q&A Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin talks to the founder of Saola Shoes, Gui Linossier. They discuss the creation story of Saola Shoes and how it developed some of the best sustainable footwear. Additionally, they talk about how politics and climate change are some of the most important issues to date and that the footwear industry plays an important role in reducing our impact on the planet. Listen now to learn more about this amazing brand and how you can help save the world. CHECK THEM OUT: Website:https://saolashoes.com/ Instagram: @saolashoes Partnered Nonprofits: MWALUA WILDLIFE TRUST CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Topic Timestamps: 1:44 - 05:22 How is Saola Shoes different? 5:23 - 09:39 Walking the path to Saola Shoes 9:40 - 14:57 Vision for the future and helping NGOs 14:58 - 18:00 Favorite Outdoor Sports 18:01 - 26:41 The Goals of the Company 26:42 - 32:35 What influences buying with Saola Shoes 32:36 - 36:40 How did Saola Shoes build its awareness? 36:41 - 51:22 Would you Rather? 51:23 - 53:52 How do you explain sustainability to a toddler 53:53 - 56:49 What do you think is the biggest issue facing the globe? 56:50 - 1:00:45 What are the ways you practice sustainability? 1:00:46 Final messages and outro Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin talks to the founder of Chicobag, Andy Keller. They discuss the creation story of Chicobag and how it took its spot as one of the top ten certified B corps. Additionally, they talk about how Chicobag took on the Plastic industry and won! Listen now to learn more about this amazing brand and how you can help save the world from single-use plastics. CHECK THEM OUT: Website: https://www.chicobag.com/ Instagram: @chicobag Partnered Nonprofits: Surfrider Foundation 5Gyres Plastic Pollution Coalition Bioneers CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle Topic Timestamps: 2:13 - 10:35 What led to Chicobag? 10:36 - 18:50 The top ten B - Corp 18:51 - 26:41 The Green Premium 26:41 - 29:45 The Similarities between Single use plastic and cigarettes 29:46 - 31:48 The Bag Monster 31:49 - 37:38 Defeating the Plastic Giants 37:39 - 39:02 Sustainability is connected to Everything 39:03 - 44:19 The Citizen Science Program 44:19 - 47:35 Recycling Plastic 47:36 - 59:31 Quick Curiosities 59:31 - 1:06:00 Closing Questions and Outro Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin has a chat with Kevin Grinnell, the founder of Slothgrip. Slothgrip is a climbing lifestyle brand who supports the sloths through each purchase. They also collect used ropes from climbing gyms to create sloth speedways to help them navigate over deforested areas! Learn about the challenges sloths are facing, the story of Slothgrip’s creation and more CHECK THEM OUT: Website: https://slothgrip.com Instagram: @slothgrip Partnered Nonprofits: Gunung Palung Orangutan Project Toucan Rescue Ranch The Sloth Institute CHECK US OUT: Website: https://aldalifestyle.com Instagram: @aldalifestyle TIME STAMPS BY TOPIC: 01:15 - 05:45 - Kevin’s Passion for climbing 05:46 - 17:37 The Why, The moments that led up to Sloth Grip 17:38(eh)- 24:27 - The Future of Sloth Grip 24:28 - 36:17 - Lets Play “ What If” 36:18 - 42:15 - The Role of Ecotourism and the welfare of Sloths 42:16 - 50:00 - Explain Sustainability to a Kid 50:01 - 54: 17- What Habits we can improve upon to be more Sustainable 54:18 - 56:50 - The Sustainability Industry 56: 51- 1:00:36 - How you can Help the Sloths Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash discuss going Vegan. Why haven't they? well, here are their explanations. And also what they're going to do to take steps in the right direction. Sauces: https://www.cookinglight.com/food/top-rated-recipes/best-vegetarian-recipes https://www.culinaryschools.org/yum/vegetables/ Warden or Wanker: https://grist.org/climate-energy/the-least-sustainable-city-phoenix-as-a-harbinger-for-our-hot-future/ Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about and discuss the life and achievements of the greatest Nature Documentary guy and narrator from the Life series. Sir David Attenborough has had an interesting life and they take a look at his work and legacy. Sauces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKAnHAHBonM “The great evil is waste” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bAeqX9PCI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0B4KEXVaqo WARDEN OR WANKER:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvuN_WvF1to Lil Dicky EARTH music video Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://www.aldalifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about a snail. Not just any snail. Lonesome George. The last of his kind, George can help us see the effects of invasive spieces, and the impact that humans have on nature. Sauce:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/01/george-the-lonely-snail-dies-in-hawaii-extinction/ Wardens or Wankers (We're liking this name)https://stabmag.com/news/costa-rica-to-be-carbon-and-plastic-neutral-by-2021/ Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about cockroaches and how they are being utilized to help eliminate food waste and more! We also have a new segment that you won't want to miss. Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin talks with Ryan, founder of Konbit Haiti which helps empower leaders in Haiti to help the Haitian community. Donate to help their cause at: https://www.konbithaiti.org/about-us Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk with Chantz who is a reptile expert about the widely misunderstood world of Reptiles! Find out what to do if you see a snake in your house and learn why you don't need to fear these docile creatures and more in this episode. Chantz: @backyardherpetologist @brandiedubephotography Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash breakdown a John Stossel video that seems to say that recycling is bad. Its an interesting debate and worth a look at an opposing perspective. Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk about Cruises. Are they sustainable? Are they even fun? Find out on this episode! Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it. Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash interview Heather from Bogobrush. They discuss her background, the entreprenuerial journey, and sustainability in this episode. Checkout Bogobrush at: https://www.bogobrush.com/ facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bogobrush?fref=ts&ref=br_tf insta:https://www.instagram.com/bogobrush/ twitter:https://twitter.com/bogobrush

Episode Notes Co-founder Colin Campbell (me) has a chat with our top-dog blogger Darian Williams! Great conversation about her background, life and Tokyo and other stuff! Check out here work on the Alda Lifestyle Blog down here https://alda.life/blogs/the-alda-lifestyle Subscribe, review and all that jazz and I'll be happy...

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk to the founder of the Conservation Initiative for the Asian Elephant(CIFAE), Dr. Ron Chandler, about how he got into sustainability, saving asian elephants and more. For more on CIFAE Checkout their site: http://www.savetheasianelephant.org/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ConservationInitiativeForTheAsianElephant/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cifae_/ Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes We all buy apparel, but do we actually know where it comes from and what goes into it? Learn more about where your dollars are going and how the choices you make can go toward sustainable and ethical initiatives instead of filling pockets of people who couldn’t give a rats ass about nature or human rights. That's the end of the Episode notes, but here's some buzzwords just incase: Sustainability, Eco-Friendly Apparrel, How to shop sustainably, Conservation, Manufacturing, Industry, Shopping Guide, awkward goodbyes Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Let's talk about minimalism, the environment, why you still keep that shirt from middle school in your closet and more. referenced article: https://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/07/31/the-problem-with-minimalism/ Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Curious as to what McDonaldization is? Me too. Listen to learn about this with Colin and Avinash Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin talks to the President of Restore America's Estuaries, Jeff Benoit. Check out RAE's site: https://www.estuaries.org/ Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/

Episode Notes Colin and Avinash talk Patagonia, the brand, the mission, the products, and the legendary work they do for sustainablity. Visit us at: Website: https://alda.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldalifestyle/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALDAlifestyle/