Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The Underswell

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

Protecting the Brand | Big Tony Alvarez, Global VP of Supply Chain/Compliance, Volcom

January 31, 2019 • 63 mins
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 highest labor standards in the industry, and that they test safe and are free of res...
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Certified Organic | Kirk Aronstam, Pure Jojoba

December 6, 2018 • 55 mins
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 ways. Special offer just in time for the holidays - 15% discount code: theunderswell a...
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Purpose Driven | Sevag Kazanci, Co-Founder, Parks Project

October 30, 2018 • 56 mins
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 collection of quality goods Parks Project makes, is made with purpose and helps fund a proj...
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Sustainable Basics | Dustin Winegardner, Arvin Goods

October 10, 2018 • 52 mins
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, and are helping eradicate the concept of waste. *WANT 25% OFF YOUR ARVIN GOODS!? Us...
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Better Printing & Displays | Mike Hill, CEO at AoSA

October 3, 2018 • 48 mins
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, Burton Snowboards, Clif, Obey, Guayaki Yerba Mate, Sambazon, and many more and has bec...
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Sustainability at Vans | Kim Matsoukas, Sr. Manager Sustainability & CSR

September 5, 2018 • 57 mins
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 a division of Interface Carpets (yes, of Ray Anderson fame), Kim was more than well ...
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Nonprofits & Philanthropy | Vipe Desai, HDX Hydration Mix and More

August 28, 2018 • 62 mins
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 conservation and ocean-related politics. We spoke about that and so much more. Full n...
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Profession With a Purpose | Michael Newton - Guayaki Yerba Mate

August 21, 2018 • 55 mins
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 goal of creating a positive impact in the world through both personal connections and...
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Career Profile | Purpose Marketing | Jonathan Hanwit - thinkPARALLAX

July 10, 2018 • 40 mins
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 thinkPARALLAX, Jonathan worked in marketing for a non-profit, but found social impact early...
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The Daily Underswell 015 | Let's Talk About Carbon and Two Degrees

June 26, 2018 • 49 mins
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 why emissions should be of concern, why we've put a 2 degree cap on what we can ha...
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A Social Impact Career | Kohl Crecelius, KNOWN SUPPLY

June 19, 2018 • 57 mins
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 Clothes.” I’ve had a great time watching Kohl and his partners grow their brands, and...
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Sustainability Career Profile | Rob Ianelli, Oceanworks CEO and Co-Founder

June 12, 2018 • 52 mins
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 serial entrepreneur. The space that Rob is in is about to boom. It’s no secret that w...
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Sustainability Careers | Isaac Nichelson - Circular-Systems

May 30, 2018 • 50 mins
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 Award by the H&M Foundation for the innovative work they're doing with a textiles sy...
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Career Talk - The Power of Brands and Taking Risks - Some Thoughts

May 20, 2018 • 7 mins
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

May 9, 2018 • 22 mins
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 new research last week, suggesting many certification schemes are so focused on signi...
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The Daily Underswell - Sustainability News + Insights - Jan 07 2017

January 8, 2018 • 18 mins
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 straw, looks to come to life on Kickstarter. Links: https://pushfins.com/ https://wea...
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Christian Johnson, CEO of Seed Consulting Group - Empowering leaders to shape a sustainable future

December 11, 2017 • 43 mins
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 each other for a few years now, thanks to him reaching out to me to participate in a...
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Kozm Products: Sustainability in Fibers Breakdown

December 4, 2017 • 21 mins
Kozm Kronicles Episode 4: We break down the fibers and the builds of Kozm products!
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Kozm Kronicles 003-Troy Eckert

December 3, 2017 • 26 mins
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

November 20, 2017 • 13 mins
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 approach to gaining brand exposure with a direct to consumer model, and the impor...
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