Episode 71 – Championing Sustainability with Tellus Outdoors

In this episode of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, Patrick and Chris sit down with Joe and Melissa Basta, the inspiring husband-and-wife team behind Tellus Outdoors, a Fort Collins-based outdoor apparel company with a bold mission: to lead the industry in sustainability. Founded in 2022, Tellus is setting a new standard by using at least 75% recycled materials in all their products and donating 100% of their net profits to environmental initiatives that fight climate change.

Joe and Melissa share the personal motivations that led them to start Tellus and open up about the challenges—and rewards—of building a purpose-driven company from the ground up. The conversation covers everything from sourcing sustainable materials to supporting the local economy and creating real impact in their community and beyond.

If you're passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, or simply love hearing about local entrepreneurs doing big things, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.