December 8, 2023 Outdoor distributor introduces “Impact Discount” for retailers
The outdoor distributor Elements introduces novel "impact discount" for its customers, with the goal of inspiring greater sustainability in the retail sector....
December 8, 2023 Win for British Columbia’s ancient forest activists
Some of the largest old-growth trees on the planet are found in a few remaining pockets in Western Canada - they may finally receive the protection they deserve....
October 25, 2023 Meet Pinsj – Outdoor’s latest Re-Use and Re-Sale Platform
Meet Pinsj, a digital platform where outdoor enthusiasts can rent, donate, buy or sell gear from each other....
October 5, 2023 Biodiversity Landscape Analysis: What the Outdoor community needs to know
Suston reaches out to the authors of Textile Exchange's recent Biodiversity Landscape Outdoor Alliance to find out what the outdoor community needs to know to help reverse biodiversity loss....
October 4, 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion take the stage at European Outdoor Summit
The European Outdoor Summit titled "The New Era - Business and Beyond" just concluded last week in Berlin. A diverse range of outdoor topics were discussed, but it was outdoor diversity itself that really got the discussion going....
September 14, 2023 Sustainability reporting: Do’s and Don’ts
More and more outdoor brands are releasing annual sustainability reports - Suston reaches out to seasoned outdoor companies to learn best practices, common challenges, and how to overcome them....
June 10, 2023 Trending at the Trade Show: Legislation, Data & Circularity
Suston's Editor-in-Chief reports about trending sustainability topics at OutDoor by ISPO in Munich - and picks three product highlights....
June 8, 2023 Are We Going in Circles? Part 1: State of Circularity
Longevity, care, repair, and recycling. Each year we return to the same subjects, but are we getting any closer to closing the loop? Suston reaches out to experts to find out the current state of circularity in the outdoor industry....
June 8, 2023 Are We Going in Circles? Part 2: Repairs
After making products durable enough for their intended use and encouraging proper care, the next step in extending the product’s useful life is repair. But business and consumers alike continue to ask, “what’s in it for me?”...
June 8, 2023 Are We Going in Circles? Part 3: Longevity
What is the difference between ingredient brands and other materials? Can ingredient brands be an asset for outdoor brands in their sustainability efforts? And can such partnerships carry risks? Suston turns to the experts to answer these questions....