July 12, 2019 Built on Water-Saving Tech
Swedish sustainability leader, Polygiene makes it possible to skip a wash or more by minimizing odor that may be present in clothes after wearing – with the potential to provide massive water savings. ...
July 12, 2019 Nothing Has Changed Since 1891
Since the 17th century, knives made in Mora have been used by people all over the world. The Morakniv knife has become one of the most famous symbols of Sweden and over the years it has evolved from a simple...
March 28, 2019 Sustainability Boot Camp Hits the Road
One down, three more to go. Find out more about the Outdoor Industry Association's (OIA) sustainability boot camps and where they'll pop up next....
March 28, 2019 Organic Cotton Wins in Court
The Higher Regional Court Stuttgart passed a consumer-friendly judgement on 18 February 2019 - with far-reaching consequences for any advertising using the GOTS logo and/or name....
February 8, 2019 Traceable & Transparent
Producing directly in Europe, AKU has been able to trace every single component of their footwear. Now they're taking the next step by making this information public....
February 7, 2019 A Cloud on the Horizon
Bluesign leads in ensuring safe, sustainable and efficient manufacturing in the textile industry. In 2019, Bluesign will fully-integrate its powerful set of tools, taking the system to the next level with a cloud-based platform....
January 30, 2019 Our Three Pre-competitive Pillars
"We know that without nature, there would simply be no outdoor industry...
November 2, 2018 Best-Practices: A License to do Business
For OIA's Beth Jensen, developing sustainability standards and tools is no longer enough - the outdoor industry needs to prove it's actually reducing its impacts....
June 14, 2018 REI’s Rising Tide
When the American outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) makes a move, the outdoor industry pays attention. Luckily, this giant is of the friendly variety....
June 9, 2018 Bluesign: Born in Crisis
While the label bluesign is well-known in the industry and end consumers have begun to recognize the label, few know the fascinating story of how it came to be....