July 13, 2026 REI Fund spends $12M in push for outdoor access in 2025
REI Cooperative Action Fund gave $12 million to nonprofits in 2025, expanding outdoor access nationwide....
July 10, 2026 Vaude and UPM win Ernst Pelz Award for wood-based fleece
Vaude and UPM won the Ernst Pelz Award for the first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester....
July 2, 2026 Salomon launches repair program in Europe
Salomon has expanded its apparel and bag repair service program across Europe, following its debut in France in April 2026....
July 1, 2026 “Slow fibers” over fast fashion – UN charts path to more sustainable textiles
UN experts explore how slow fiber and circularity can drive real sustainable fashion transformation....
June 30, 2026 Report: Why low carbon travel is still out of reach for many
POW UK's new Clean Miles report calls for accessible, sustainable travel to the outdoors, backed by 47 organizations and frontline athletes....
June 16, 2026 Coral reefs are in crisis – one management model is scaling up fast
Blue Alliance now co-manages 3.4 million hectares of coral reef, following a new government agreement in Maluku, Indonesia....
June 12, 2026 Polyester LCA study reveals climate and human rights impacts
New polyester LCA data exposes climate, energy, and human rights impacts across virgin and recycled production....
June 11, 2026 Hike & Talk kick-started European Outdoor Week
Suston and Greenroom Voice led a Hike & Talk at European Outdoor Week, workshopping sustainability communication in a shifting regulatory landscape....
June 1, 2026 Jury taps two sustainability winners for Scandinavian Outdoor Award
Five products earned top honors at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award S/S 2027, led by Fjällräven and OrganoTex....
May 25, 2026 MEC bets on resale with Canada’s first permanent Gear Swap
MEC is opening Canada's first permanent Gear Swap store in Kelowna, B.C., combining trade-in, resale, and repair in one dedicated retail space. ...