March 27, 2024 Brand seeks to get rid of single-use plastic – once and for all
Light My Fire introduces Borrow - a program designed to change consumer behavior and end the use of single-use plastics....
March 27, 2024 Textiles sustainability breakthroughs unveiled at record-smashing show
Did you miss the last Performance Days fair? From revolutionary workshops to state-of-the-art tech hubs, find out what you missed in the event that continues to reshape the landscape of fashion and sustainability in this recap!...
March 20, 2024 Nemo makes business case for climate action before the U.S. Senate
Nemo’s Director of Sustainability & Government Affairs, Theresa McKenney, testified before a Senate Budget Committee on the Impacts of Climate Change on Outdoor Businesses....
February 29, 2024 Nikwax hits climate goals 18 months ahead of schedule
Waterproofing specialist Nikwax has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by successfully achieving its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emission reduction goals 18 months earlier than originally planned....
February 21, 2024 Recycling, upcycling & downcycling: What’s the difference?
Many outdoor companies use recycled materials to improve their ecological footprint and move towards circular business models. But what is upcycling and downcycling, and how do they fit into the bigger picture?...
February 20, 2024 Patagonia non-profit makes first donation to conservation – and it’s HUGE
Holdfast Collective, the grant-making entity owning 98% of apparel brand Patagonia, has made its first significant gift worldwide – giving $5.2 million to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama to protect 8,000 acres in the state that are crucial for global...
February 14, 2024 New online course to help manufacturers curb microfiber pollution
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), in partnership with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), launches a new course designed to help textile manufacturers reduce the release of microfibers into wastewater during production processes....
February 13, 2024 FESI unveils “green transition” Playbook for upcoming EU Elections
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) releases an extensive playbook laying out its game plan to promoting the green transition through the upcoming European Union elections....
February 8, 2024 Patagonia joins Icelandic fight to save wild salmon
Patagonia releases new documentary and launches campaign calling on the Icelandic government to show leadership in Europe by banning open net pen salmon farms in its coastal waters....
February 7, 2024 Winter sports industry unites around new Climate Pact
The Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN) announces a pledge that brings together prominent brands in a commitment to accelerate climate action within the winter sports industry....