August 13, 2026 Getting ready to meet the Empowering Consumers deadline
Suston asks Deuter and Rab how they're preparing for the EU's EmpCo Directive deadline in sustainability communication....
August 8, 2026 Climbing gear sustainability: Edelrid on safety and impact
Edelrid's Gini Illing on sustainable climbing gear, recycled materials, and the safety limits of greener PPE design....
August 3, 2026 Arc’teryx System 0: a circular design framework for outdoor gear
Arc'teryx has launched System 0, a circular design framework, starting with the Sperro SV hardshell built for repair and recycling....
July 30, 2026 Haglöfs maps 24 of Sweden’s least-visited outdoor areas
Haglöfs mapped 24 of Sweden's least-visited natural areas using mobile and satellite data....
July 30, 2026 Vaude halves its GHG emissions – 5 years ahead of schedule
Vaude has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent since 2019, reaching its 2030 climate target five years early....
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 6, 2026 Turning EPR compliance into an opportunity for outdoor brands
Extended Producer Responsibility is rolling out across Europe. Suston asks Rematrix how outdoor brands can turn compliance into opportunity....
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 Outdoor leaders wade into citizen science on Italy’s Sarca River
Thirty outdoor industry leaders walked Italy's Sarca River to compare a dammed stretch with a renaturalized one, and record the difference....