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Voices From the High Seas

The UN has hammered out a framework agreement that can see the protection of 2/3 of the world’s oceans from harmful activity. Suston reaches out to WWF who attended the negotiations to learn what the ‘High Seas Treaty’ means for our oceans.

By SUSTON

The Rainforest Revival

Australia’s rainforests have long been cleared to give way to logging and sugarcane fields. Now the comeback of the world’s oldest rainforest has begun with the replanting and the buy-back scheme of the Daintree.

By Johan Augustin

9 Hard Goods Pioneers

From outdoor stoves to backpacks to eco-designed skis. Hard goods expert Joel Svedlund provides a chronological guide to products demonstrating cutting-edge sustainability innovations – and what challenges lie ahead.

By Joel Svedlund

Citizen Science: Answers From the Ice

Citizen Science is a growing outdoor trend, where enthusiasts collect data on the ground for researchers. Two Norwegian adventurers spend eighteen months – including two winters – in a cabin without electricity or water in the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard.

By Kicki Lind

Partner Stories

The Value of European Wool

The ingredient brand Lavalan, which originates from the Bavarian town of Dinkelsbühl, uses solely European wool for insulating material that is used in outdoor clothing collections, and in doing so supports regional trade.

By Lavalan

GORE ePE Membrane

Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?

By GORE

Hohenstein Performance Index

Buying outdoor clothing that proves to be unsuitable for the outdoors is not sustainable. The Hohenstein Performance Index enables an objective assessment of the suitability of textiles for their planned use even before buying them.

By Hohenstein

Isbjörn: “Durability is our silver bullet”

Isbjörn of Sweden is committed to making long-lasting outdoor clothing for adventurous kids and teenagers, choosing the highest performing and responsible materials and manufacturing processes each season.

By Isbjörn of Sweden

Leder Heinen: Responsible Performance Leather

terracare is a high-quality produced leather and the flagship of one of the last remaining tanneries in Germany. The label focuses on three things: Performance, responsibility and sustainability.

By Leder Heinen

Primaloft: Performance & Sustainability Equally Elevated

Sustainability is no longer a trend; it’s a necessity. And PrimaLoft is leading the way with high-performance material innovations.

By PrimaLoft

In Case you Missed

Ukraine’s Volunteers

Last November, Nikita Balabanov made a heroic first ascent in the Himalayas. Today, he is the main link between supporting outdoor brands and the war front in Ukraine. Suston reaches out to learn more.

By Gabriel Arthur

Can “Nearshoring” Solve Our Many Crises?

Is “nearshoring” production back to nearby countries the solution to pandemic, war and climate woes? We take a deepdive into the bicycle apparel industry’s efforts to find out.

By Werner Müller-Schell

Decolonize Your Mountain Experience

Soon we’ll be shredding our favorite slopes – but are we sure they’re “ours”? Canadian snowboard icon and activist Tamo Campos is on a mission to raise awareness of Indigenous justice and help riders take responsibility for their sport.

By Johanna Fraenkel