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Social media is driving overtourism – here’s how to explore responsibly
From Mount Everest to Iceland, social media is fueling overtourism and harming fragile ecosystems. Learn practical tips to travel responsibly while still sharing your adventures online.
The “Citizen Scientists” navigating climate change along the Northwest Passage
A scientific voyage through the Arctic’s Northwest Passage reveals critical planetary tipping points and the challenges of modern exploration.
Creative Waste Management at Mount Everest
Litter on the summit of Mount Everest has attracted media attention for many years. But the trash left behind by trekkers in the surrounding national park is just as big an environmental problem. The Nepalese project Sagarmartha Next aims to…
Is the Planetary Boundaries framework the new sustainability paradigm?
Find out what the Planetary Boundaries framework means for sustainability in the outdoor industry.
Sustainability needs a reality check: Let’s talk about what’s actually working Partner Planet Stories
A Conscious Choice
Ever since W. L. Gore & Associates was founded by Bob and Vieve Gore, treating people fairly and caring for the environment have been integral parts of the Gore culture.
The Blue Way Pays – in more ways than one
Not just a label, Bluesign is about finding solutions to both today’s and tomorrow’s social and environmental challenges, avoiding risks and creating critical mass to enact positive change across the supply chain.
A Water-Efficient Innovation
Nature continues to provoke and inspire ECCO’s researchers who have developed DriTan™, an innovative technology that drastically reduces the amount of water needed to tan leathers.
In 3-5 Years, Recycling Will Hit a “Bottle-Neck”
While the use of recycled polyester in textiles is finally picking up, we need to build our own recycling supply chain as the race for PET bottles has started.
Untapped Gold Mine
Ride, Protect & Share, these three words represent the essence of who we are: a snowboard, ski, surf, and outdoor clothing brand who, while not taking ourselves too seriously, still want to effect change.
EOCA’s Plastic Pledge
In 2020, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has challenged exhibitors at ISPO Munich to adopt the Plastic Pledge. EOCA explains what it’s about.
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“Strong will to put an end to ‘Forever Chemicals'”
Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it’s proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them.