January 15, 2023 Kids outdoor brand collection takes on ocean-bound plastic
Isbjörn of Sweden continues ambitious sustainability pledge for FW23 season with new Exclusive Collection featuring PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound plastic....
January 2, 2023 Ask “What Would Nature Do?”
Just returned from the UN Convention on Biodiversity in Montreal, Stop Ecocide International's Pella Thiel spells out the implications this ‘new treaty for life on Earth’ for business-as-usual, and how we can contribute to its success....
December 27, 2022 Course: Embed Sustainability into Your Business Strategy
The European Outdoor Group announces the launch of an online course to help firms - outdoor or otherwise - embed sustainability into their business strategy....
December 20, 2022 Waterproof Performance Down – Without PFC’s
Two new waterproof downs have hit the market, Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ and Nikwax Hydrophobic Down Recycled, which Nikwax claims to be the world's highest performing waterproof downs yet....
December 16, 2022 Sustainability Standards & Certifications
As demand for greater sustainability grows, so too does the importance of certifications in counteracting greenwashing and ambiguous claims. This quick guide helps you navigate through the jungle of certifications to find the ones that really matter....
December 15, 2022 Vaude Sparks Chain Reaction with Low Impact Gear
Bike outfitter Vaude shares what goes on behind the creation of low impact apparel for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, and everything in-between....
December 4, 2022 Coalition Seeking Volunteer Advisor for Diversity Efforts
It's Great Out There Coalition (IGOT) and Opening Up The Outdoors (OUTO) are seeking Volunteer Community Advisors....
November 25, 2022 Outdoor Retailers Report Major Emissions Reductions
A network of European outdoor retailers known as the Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment announces substantial progress in its efforts to curb carbon emissions after its first year in action....
November 23, 2022 An Old Sweater and 8 Other Award-Winners at ISPO
Winners of the ISPO Award and Scandinavian Outdoor Award have been announced, revealing what may be described as a sustainability breakthrough in performance apparel and equipment. Suston shares its 9 favorite winners....
November 16, 2022 Call for Industry to Close Microfiber Knowledge Gaps
An update released by The Microfibre Consortium shows progress towards reducing fiber fragmentation from textiles to the natural environment by 2030, and issues a Call To Action for more data....