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. ...
May 20, 2026 Oeko-Tex: the toxic chemicals that still exceed thresholds
New 2025 lab data from Oeko-Tex Eco Passport shows certain dye types continue to exceed chemical thresholds a decade after the standard's launch. ...
May 18, 2026 ISPO launches €1M foundation to fund outdoor impact
ISPO has launched an independent foundation with a €1 million annual grant fund to support environmental and community initiatives globally. ...
May 5, 2026 Yonderland cuts direct emissions by 71 percent, scales circular services in 2025
Yonderland's 2025 sustainability report shows a 71% cut in direct emissions and growth across repair, rental, and second-hand services....
May 4, 2026 GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% amid rising regulatory pressure
Global Standard's 2025 report shows GOTS-certified facilities grew 15% to nearly 18,000 worldwide, as regulatory pressure on textile supply chains increases....
April 28, 2026 Keen and retailer Ellis Brigham clean up the UK’s trails
Keen, Ellis Brigham and Trash Free Trails bring free litter-picking walks to Manchester, Bristol, London and Keswick this June....
April 24, 2026 Cotopaxi saves 7,000 football fields of deadstock fabrics
Cotopaxi's 2025 Impact Report documents a near-eightfold jump in deadstock fabric use and over $1M in philanthropic giving....
April 8, 2026 2025 Report: outdoor industry invested €6M in conservation
EOCA 2025 Impact Report highlights €6M in conservation funding and future plans for advocacy and partnerships....
March 18, 2026 Outdoor leaders address sustainability at OIA Rendezvous
OIA Rendezvous 2026 brought outdoor industry leaders to Denver to discuss resilience, collaboration, and market challenges....