Be The Impact Podcast

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Recover's #BeTheImpact Podcast inspires us to live and work for a more sustainable tomorrow through stories of outdoor adventures, business innovation, and sustainable habits.

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September 21, 2026Episode 6828 min

WNCW - Recover's Longstanding Partnership with National Public Radio Affiliate (Episode 68)

Both Recover Brands and WNCW were born and raised in Western North Carolina which makes this 12+ year partnership even more special. This episode we are joined by Spencer Jones who has been with WNCW for 20+ years and has quite the radio journey in his own right. We discuss the station, the state of NPR and of course, how they are using Recover to support their ongoing programming, storytelling, membership engagement, and even the tapestry wall in their production studio! Learn More: WNCW Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

July 15, 2026Episode 6721 min

More School Spirit - Less Waste: Recover in the Collegiate Market (Episode 67)

Recover launched into the collegiate licensing and bookstore market in 2025 and has shown no sign of slowing down by onboarding over 50 schools around the country already. It has been a breath of fresh air to see how much focus is being put on sustainable initiatives at college campuses both big and small. We love being a critical part of the sustainable storytelling piece by bringing sustainable apparel, 3rd party certification, ongoing promotions and activations to further engage the students, facility, alumni, and staff with More School Spirit and Less Waste ! Helpful Links: Arbor Day Foundation - Episode 57 College Bookstore Resource Page AASHE 's Campus Sustainability Month (October) Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) Tree Planting - Recover x Arbor Day Foundation x Asheville Greenworks Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

April 30, 2026Episode 6622 min

Big Sur International Marathon - 2026 Recap (Episode 66)

Fresh off an energy filled weekend along the California coast for the the 39th running of the Big Sur International Marathon, Bill and Adam reflect on how Recover continues to build on our involvement, various partnerships and the environmental impact through this iconic and bucket list race. 2026 Event Savings: 100,944 Plastic bottles diverted from the landfill 329,554 KWH of fossil fuel-based energy 136,890 Lbs of greenhouse gas emissions 29,983,244 Gallons of water Big Sur International Marathon Case Study HERE Join Recover's Strava Club HERE Apply to be a Recover Runner/Ambassador HERE Big Sur International Marathon Information HERE Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

April 20, 202629 min

Vermont Green FC (Episode 65)

Fresh off an Undefeated and National Championship season in the USL2 , we caught up with Vermont Green Football Club Co-Founder Patrick Infurna to discuss the meteoric rise and increasingly expanding impact that the club is having both on and off the pitch in Burlington, Vermont and around the globe. Vermont Green FC Impact Stats by working with Recover for custom merchandise in 2025 alone: Saved 987,327 gallons of water Avoided 37,573 lbs of GHG emissions Saved 74,701 kWH of fossil fuel based energy Diverted 62,752 plastic bottles away from the landfill Vermont Green FC's 2026 Season - Men's | Women's Previous Vermont Green FC Podcast = Episode #4 Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

April 7, 2026Episode 6417 min

Recover x Headsweats Announcement (Episode 64)

We're excited to announce that, as of today, Recover has officially assumed all managerial and oversight responsibilities for Headsweats, an innovator in performance headwear since 1998. Each brand will continue to operate independently, maintain their own unique brand identities, and have a focus on greater complementary efforts, products, and operational efficiencies. By bringing together Recover’s commitment to sustainability and Headsweats’ expertise in innovative performance-driven headwear, this move is focused on better supporting both customer bases and further positioning the two brands as leaders in the athletic apparel and headwear market. Headsweats Main Website Headsweats on Instagram Headsweats on Strava Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

November 10, 2025Episode 6328 min

Charlotte Marathon (Episode 63)

It's officially race week for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon and our Co-Host Adam Bratton was invited to join DC Lucchesi on the " Running Around Charlotte " Podcast to discuss all things Recover and the weekend of events. We talk about the evolution of Recover over the years, how Recover's support of the marathon goes well beyond just the race course, and an exciting opportunity to win "Free Gear For A Year" at the Charlotte Marathon expo presented by Fleet Feet. Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

October 20, 2025Episode 6224 min

The 50th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (Episode 62)

The highly celebrated "Golden" Anniversary of "The People's Marathon" is just around the corner, and we could not be more excited to be the Big Impact Outfitter of the Marine Corps Marathon again this year. We caught up with MCM Race Director Alex Hetherington to reminisce the long history of the event, discuss his personal relationship with the race, and what it means to be the 3rd largest marathon in North America! MCM Store MCM Case Study Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

September 30, 2025Episode 6153 min

Celebrating 15 Years of Changing the Sustainable Apparel Industry (Episode 61)

As we continue the yearlong celebration of Recover's 15th anniversary, Co-Hosts Adam and Bill take a step back and reminisce some of the early wins, challenges, and lessons learned as the brand continues to show that a holistic approach to sustainable apparel has not only caught on, but is thriving and finding new ways to have a positive impact on our environment and our future. Mentioned in this episode: Origin Story (Video) LEED Certification Tupelo Honey Case Study Scott Rigsby Foundation The Island School Case Study Local Supply Cycle (Short Film) Enderly Coffee Case Study Rivian Case Study Collegiate Bookstore Resource Page Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

September 8, 2025Episode 6020 min

Recover L.A.B. (Episode 60)

We are extremely proud to release a brand new initiative that pushes the bounds of what is possible in sustainable apparel. Consider this the Grand Opening of our Recover L.A.B. (Living.And.Breathing.) program, which allows us to test new sustainable materials, further reduce waste, and bring exclusive products to market. In addition to our longstanding core products and collections, our retail and wholesale customers alike will now have access to a rotation of exclusive colors, styles, fabrics and more as they become available through this innovative and trailblazing approach to holistically sustainable textiles and apparel manufacturing. Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback

July 25, 2025Episode 5942 min

Guy Harvey: The Artist, Conservationist, and Namesake Behind The Brand (Episode 59)

With a shared vision to protect, conserve, and educate others about our environment, particularly marine wildlife, we are excited to expand on the Recover and Guy Harvey partnership with the release of new eco-friendly apparel that supports our customers and our planet. Dr. Guy Harvey, a lifelong artist, waterman, and visionary, joins the podcast to deep dive into his upbringing, the inspiration behind his art, a thoughtful approach to apparel, and so much more. APPAREL Guy Harvey Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Kent Ullberg Connect with us on social! Instagram & Facebook - @RecoverBrands YouTube - Recover Brands Strava Club Learn more about our ongoing initiatives. 2025 Impact Closed Loop Program Recover Giveback