August 26, 2026 Keen’s biodegradable midsoles aim to cut footwear waste
Keen is adding EcoEnd to its midsoles, a technology the company says speeds up biodegradation to reduce footwear waste in landfills....
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 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 2, 2026 “How do we make nature more inclusive – and why should we?”
Sweden's largest outdoor festival puts inclusive outdoor recreation and disability access into the spotlight....
June 3, 2026 What if sustainability isn’t the answer?
A provocative question for the textile industry: can an industry built on growth ever truly become sustainable?...
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. ...
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 3, 2026 Textile-to-textile recycling stalls — but a breakthrough may be close
Textile-to-textile recycling faces barriers despite progress, with industry collaboration key to scaling solutions....