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While the road to textile landfills is wide, fast, and cheap, the path to zero waste is winding, slow, and costly. Yet, more outdoor brands are choosing sustainability over convenience. Discover how waste reduction and the circular economy are transforming the outdoor industry.
Four sustainability experts outline the next steps for the outdoor industry, from supplier collaboration to sustainable materials and climate policy.
Bold sustainability claims are everywhere, but real progress remains limited. Katy Stevens of the European Outdoor Group shares how the 2025 Outdoor Impact Summit aims to shift the industry toward action that counts.
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Even before PFAS became a hot topic, the shell jacket was the most discussed and tested garment in the outdoor industry. Has a new, PFAS-free performance benchmark been found? Suston seeks answers in Swedish Lapland.
Discover the few countries on Earth where you can freely trek across private land, and learn the rights and responsibilities that this entails.
Find out what the Planetary Boundaries framework means for sustainability in the outdoor industry.
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