August 17, 2021 Textile Exchange Report: Sustainable fiber uptake on the rise
With post-pandemic fiber production increasing, the transition to preferred fibers and materials must be a non-negotiable decision, notes Textile Exchange....
August 4, 2021 Klean Kanteen Sets Sights on Recycled Stainless Steel
The drinkware and food solutions brand Klean Kanteen has announced its plans to make its stainless steel products using third-party certified 90% post-consumer recycled steel starting in 2022....
August 2, 2021 Green Chemistry: the next big thing?
How can we protect humans and the planet against the impacts of chemicals while maintaining the countless benefits they provide? A growing number of actors in the outdoor industry argue they have a solution: Green Chemistry....
July 27, 2021 Houdini uses trackable zippers to help close circularity gap
The Swedish brand Houdini Sportswear plans to close the circularity gap using pioneering EON & YKK technology to connect products in a circular apparel system....
July 19, 2021 Sympatex acclaimed “Best for the World” by B Corp
Sympatex Technologies is recognized as one of the "Best for the World" B Corp companies of 2021, placing Sympatex in the top 5% of 4,000 certified B Corporations worldwide....
June 29, 2021 Thinking Circular This Summer
Climate, pollution and biodiversity - the outdoor industry already has a lot to think about. Do we have time to focus on Circular Economy? Sustainability specialist Joel Svedlund makes the case that there's simply no good reason not to....
June 10, 2021 New trade-in initiative by Cotopaxi and Nemo
Cotopaxi and Nemo partner with recommerce platform Trove and REI's Used Gear site to help keep high-quality gear circulating....
June 8, 2021 Accelerating Circularity launches textiles trial
Cotopaxi and Nemo partner with recommerce platform Trove and REI's Used Gear site to help keep high-quality gear circulating....
May 27, 2021 Higg launches customer-facing transparency program
Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Higg launch new program for publicly sharing data on a product’s environmental impact: Amazon, H&M, and Norrona among first to participate....
May 24, 2021 Arc’teryx circularity portal to disrupt “take-make-waste” economy
Arc’teryx launches ReBird – a new program that connects guests to the brand’s ongoing initiatives in circularity, including upcycling, resale, and care and repair....