Larger brands are increasingly waking up to the PR nightmare when an animal rights group exposes cruel treatment of sheep in their supply chain. Can the Responsible Wool Standard guarantee that the sheep have been treated responsibly and the land...
In summer 2015, video footage showing the maltreatment of sheep in Argentina went viral, with the animal rights organization PETA accusing the network Ovis 21. Once seen as a sustainability pioneer in the industry, Ovis 21 became a pariah overnight...
Twice a year conservation organizations all over the world can apply for funding from EOCA. In March, six new winning projects were chosen and will receive €150 000 Euro in total. EOCA stands for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and...
For years, the outdoor industry has talked about letting customers be able to repair their products. This past year, more and more brands have gone from words to action. For some brands, offering customers repairs is nothing new. For example, several...