March 23, 2023 Outdoor Advocacy Nonprofit: 2022 Was Awesome
From unprecedented climate legislation to national monument protection, find out how last year just went from win to win for the US-based nonprofit Outdoor Alliance....
March 15, 2023 Vjosa Becomes Europe’s First Wild River National Park
After years of campaigning from NGOs and the outdoor brand Patagonia, the Albanian government has announced the creation of Vjosa Wild River National Park to protect one of Europe's last wild rivers....
March 3, 2023 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...
February 27, 2023 PR Spin? This Brand Gets Real With Press
What if instead of bragging about a brand's achievements, a press conference was used to share honest industry challenges and invite the audiences to leave just a little bit wiser? Outdoor brand Picture decided to find out....
February 21, 2023 Only the Best Gear Will Get Through These Doors in 2024
Seattle-based retailer REI releases the latest update to its Product Sustainability Standards, significantly increasing its requirements on its brand partners' carbon emission reductions, advancement of diversity, and complete elimination of PFAS beginning already next year....
February 21, 2023 New “Shed Less” Tech Can Reduce Microfiber Pollution
Polartec introduces Shed Less Technology that dramatically reduces fiber fragmentation in laundering tests. The Iconic 200 Series fleece is to be the first fabric made from this new process....
February 16, 2023 Athletes call for greater climate action and transparency
Acknowledging the future threat to skisport worldwide due to climate change, athletes send letter demanding climate action from the international ski federation....
February 1, 2023 AKU Introduces Latest Low-Impact Footwear
Footwear brand Aku announces two new projects that feature lightweight, recycled, and vegan-friendly innovations - all of them designed to reduce overall impact....
February 1, 2023 Course: Putting Human Rights Due Diligence into Practice
The European Outdoor Group announces a training program to help outdoor companies navigate the ins and outs of Human Rights Due Diligence and embed risk-management into their organization and supply chains....