The world's first 100% recycled disc - the Trash Panda Inner Core - is now available to the world! Get yours today at trashpandadiscgolf.com/ (this link will be live on November 7th at 12pm MST)
Jesse, you and Trash Panda are about to explode. It has been such a joy watching you grow this vision as it’s been researched and developed over the past couple years. The work you are doing with Trash Panda is amazing and I can’t wait to ride this train for years to come. I (along with many others) am so excited to support this journey and get my hands on a few of these discs!
I started playing disc golf 4 months ago. I am an environmental engineering student and immediately started asking if there were recycled discs. This question happily guided me to you and I am overwhelmingly happy I did. Your journey has been the most interesting and entertaining content I’ve consumed in a long time. I just bought three of your desks and I’m so excited to be along for the ride.
Therapy is what Disc Golf is for me. I've worked in very dark environment for 23 years in the correctional system here in Michigan. There are shifts where I wonder "How do I do this for so long" Recently I've gone through a traumatic event at work. In order to deal with the demons in the correctional environment, I have sought out some "therapies". Disc Golf is Therapy. The feeling you get from the first drive to your last putt is euphoric!! In my opinion disc golf has saved my life...Period. Thank you for documenting and sharing your journey with us!! Congrats and hopes for continued success!!
Total new player here. Love the channel, love the message. Ordered an inner core and a mini. This will be my first disc outside of a beginner set. Keep up the good work!
The mission, the branding, everything about this is what the sport needs. Made a pledge to only buy used discs to lessen my climate impact - happy to make an exception for recycled/recyclable plastic!
Same with switching over to used plastic, there is so much available too for people that buy them and throw them once or twice before deciding it's not for them. I do like AGL/Gateway discs as a company too but I think they are only partial and not full recycled, plus they have stamps. Really liking this next step in the technology evolution Trash Panda represents. Their marketing has certainly seems to have whipped people in to a frenzy too so I hope this launch is just a taste of things to come.
Just ordered mine, super excited! Question. You mentioned that the source material(TPU) absorbs moisture. Does this change after manufacturing? If not, how does this trait change the characteristics of the disc; weight, flight, grip, and durability?
Sooooo GOOOD! So pumped for you my man! Stoked to say we've been watching since (just about) the beginning, and your hard work has paid off in a big way for you and for the entire sport!
Been following this process for over a year now. I feel honored to be able to support a company that is bringing my own convictions into my favorite sport. Just bought two, and I can not wait to get a sustainably made ace with it!!!
Most of this footage is absolutely gorgeous. Some of it is absolutely stunning. The deer pausing in front of the basket is magnificent. Beautiful film. Captures the same cinematic vibes as my favorite climbing adventure films from people like Peter Mortimer and the Lowell bros. All this on top of the beauty of the Trash Panda - Inner Core journey. MAGICAL.
No Jesse, your the reason why your community has grown so much. Without you no recycled minis would be there, no inner core, nothing. It’s all you man. Thank you. 😊
About a year ago I was curious what it took to make a disc. I stumbled on your videos and I'm so pumped to watch the journey come to this major milestone. There's so much passion put into everything you create and I can't wait to see this continue to grow!
Been along for a good portion of your journey! I actually purchased one of the minis from the first batch you sold to the general public. It was while I was playing a round, and I was so stoked! A couple months ago I thought I lost it, but I remember thinking to myself, how bitter sweet and ironic that the mini made from trash on the course was potentially trash on the course once again.. then convincing myself that it was WAY too cool, another player would see it and continue on it's journey. Then I found it once again in my trunk as it had fallen out of my bag. I was once again beyond stoked. I'm thrilled for you to achieve your dreams and honored to be a part of your inner core drop today. I snagged myself two. Can't wait to see how they do in the flat lands of Ohio. :) Congratulations Jesse and the rest of Trash Panda! Side note, the inner core will be the only non pink disc in my bag.
I really wanted this disc to be my main putter, but it couldn't replace my Judges. However, it ended up being my favorite understable throwing putter in my bag. It's fantastic what you've achieved here. Thank you for growing the sport sustainably!
Just ordered my Inner Core, can't wait to throw it. I plan on continuing my support for Trash Panda both for the growth of disc golf and for the health of the planet. Jesse keep up the great work, I hope your influence motivates all disc manufacturers to support recycling the plastics we use to make this sport possible. 👍
Casually watching this an hear, "started in Auburn, CA" and immediately am like, THAT'S WHERE I'M FROM!!!! In Sacramento now, but Frequent Auburn Regional Park decently often as it is one of my favorite local courses. Awesome job on the Inner core. It's been a journey, awesome to see it succeed!.
I remember RU-vid recommending your video back when you had less than 100 subscribers. I was confused why RU-vid was recommending you but I'm so glad it did. It's been so cool to be a part of this and I keep saying it, but I'm stoked for what's to come. Already bought 2 :) great work Jesse, thanks for starting the revolution!
Just bought 5 discs! Keep it up Jesse! I believe you are a trailblazer for the exponentially growing sport of disc golf. I've watched you grow over the past 6 months (that's how long I've been playing dg). Most disc manufacturers aren't even thinking about waste/environment and you are already solving those problems. I look forward to purchasing a driver, a mid-range and a marker as well. Cheers man from Sacramento, CA
Nice work! Only found you recently but been binge watching your videos and saw this video today not knowing you were even making a disc. Picked up 2 discs because I enjoy your content so much keep doing what you are doing man, wish you the best!
i stumbled upon your channel via engineering not disc golf and want to thank you for revitalizing my love of disc golf. been playing 22 years now and this is probably the coolest thing iv seen in a long time
I am amazed by everything you have done so far, and can't wait to see what you have in store for the future. Congratulations for reaching this massive milestone
Jesse, it's been amazing to watch you grow through this project, and it seems to me that you're living your dream. Congrats on all your success so far, I think it's just the tip of the iceberg. I can't wait to get my hands on an Inner Core!
I'm so hyped for mine to arrive. Can't wait to, first of all, feel and then throw this beauty. So stoked, that it actually happened and we got to get out hands on your (!) disc. I've been following your channel for a little over 1.5 years now and was waiting for this moment. You've done so much great work Jesse, please never stop living your dream ❤
Jesse, congrats on reaching this milestone. I've enjoyed watching your journey, and I am excited to say that I've got my disc ordered. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Jesse I’m stoked to see this has come this far I ordered a pair of discs. So proud to say I have been here since the beginning and proud of you and your team
I got goosebumps watching this, Jesse watching this disc come to life has been pretty amazing and I’m happy your dream is now a reality, looking forward to throwing my Inner Core as soon as it arrives and can’t wait to see what else is in your future
Way to go Jesse! This should have been done a long time ago. Thank you for all the work, risk, passion, patience, and love that went into this endeavor. Thank you for leading out on this. I expect other companies to join in on the movement, but you really got it started!
Been subbed since that "viral" video. Haven't missed an episode since binging that day. Just bought some Inner Cores and so pumped for them! Congrats on this milestone - and many more to come.
This is beautiful man! Whatever you do, how ever far this takes you. Don’t ever stop being you. Your drive, dedication, and passion for what you love and the community around you are breathtaking and inspiring. We love you Jesse and everything you’re doing!
Stumbled onto your channel in the summer of 2020. Bot long after tou started posting... been waiting for this day for a while, happy to have watched your journey so far and wil continue to do so. So proud of what you're doing. LOVE the use of the injection mold, love that you are putting a date on each disc. Can't wait to get my Inner Cores!
What an incredible achievement, something to be immensely proud of my friend. You are an inspiration, happy to support your business and I can’t wait to throw my Inner Core!
This is why we love and support Trash Panda Disc Golf and Jesse. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community. Looking forward to everything and anything that you and others do to grow the sport sustainably.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching you grow, and cheers to your continued sustainable growth! You are so driven and yet incredibly and wonderfully humble! Thank you for all you do for the sport of disc golf.
I’m so amazed by how well you are doing with the recycled plastics. I worked at a electronic salvage company and plastics are the hardest to sort. I first hand know how contaminated plastics can be in a gaylord. The workers in most of these recycling places are temp workers and don’t care how to sort things properly. The sad thing about plastics is there is way too much to recycle and most plastics aren’t recyclable. Countries were claiming they could recycle it but couldn’t. There was actually s as hold for awhile because where the majority of plastics went to get recycled couldn’t take in anymore because they couldn’t do what they were claiming to do. It’s so nice to see you making use of what has been discarded and finding a new purpose for it. This is the reason why it is called forever plastics because once plastics are made, it will never disappear
Absolutely incredible! Like a lot of the comments I see I was like a lot of people who stumbled onto the how to make a disc video. Right away I was hooked the goal behind trash panda, and the drive you showed and passion of what you were striving for. I’m so excited to get my hands on the two inner cores I ordered but I’m most excited to see how far and how successful and how much you add to this amazing sport of ours. Your an inspiration to everyone when it comes to picking up trash on the course to just being a decent person. Thank you Jesse and I will always be a customer and support how ever I can.
Already ordered my Inner Core discs. I cannot wait to get them and start throwing them. Thank you for being so forward thinking and trying to grow DG sustainably.
22:50 this is exactly what this is all about. I have been following your journey since it was the experiments in your garage, but it's only gonna grow and be more impactful from here! Grassroots baby. Whether you were with us now at 30k, or years from now at 1mil.... it's a collective effort
We love ya Jesse, thank you for the heartfelt breakdown on how everything came together. Today, I was gifted an Inner Core and absolutely fell in love on the first throw. Can't wait to see how high you guys soar 🤙
Love what you are doing. I have been following since the beginning! I got a mini from the first drop (#462) and have had it in the bag ever since! Keep up the good work!
This made me so happy. Super pumped to see Trash Panda get off the ground finally. I’ve been watching since your first video and even commented about some companies who did recycled, not knowing about your full vision.
I'm so excited for you, Jesse, and Trash Panda! When I got back into disc golf I've been watching your journey and it's been a fantastic ride. Especially knowing that this isn't your peak. I bought two! -Much love from Emporia, KS
Congrats! I picked one up the moment I could and I can't wait for it to arrive! This has been an amazing journey and I can't wait to see where Trash Panda goes from here!
Jessie, it was nice to meet you at the Ace Race. Thanks for being the change we needed. I expect a full bag of Trash Panda in 10 years! I am so proud of you and for Colorado leading the way. Very well done for all of us and the planet.
I found your channel early on, maybe 4 or 5 videos in. I've been such a huge fan of what you do and stand for ever since. I'm a proud owner of a first run (whatever that means) orange Trash Panda mini, and I show it off to people whenever I get the chance. I've been watching you grow and learn throughout this whole process and honestly, it's been inspirational. I've recently written my doctoral dissertation and it was a huge undertaking that I was scared to start on for a long time. But watching you tackle this huge project, and succeed helped me realize that I could tackle this huge project too, and maybe I can succeed as well. I defend next month, so here's hoping! Congratulations Jesse, you've earned so many fans and I can't wait to get my hands on an Inner Core, and see what the future holds for Trash Panda!
You are the best thing to happen to the disc golf community. It’s an honor to say I’ve played with you at Monday morning league. It’s been amazing to watch the journey and see the success of such an amazing team and vision. I can’t wait to bag this putter and look forward to throwing more recycled discs in the future! 🌎
I feel you. I get up at 6 am make breakfast then take my dog to my local course before anyone else is out and about. Its so peaceful i get to play a round my dog gets to run free and being in nature to begin the day makes it so much better. Ive been doing this here outaide boise idaho for 10 years now my dogs been to around 70 course around the us and to every state except alaska to play with me. I started playing when he was a puppy and have never stopped.
I just received my 2 inner cores today, already been practice putting with them and I just have to say, these discs are AWESOME!!! The feel is great and they fly just like I had hoped.
Earlier I watched a review video on the Inner Core by Bodanza and the Pure is one of my favorite discs, now I watched this video and I MUST have the Inner Core. I think your vision is awesome and this is just the beginning!
