November 6, 2025 Updated Four Paws directory rates outdoor brands for animal welfare
Four Paws adds 60 fashion brands to its 2025 Wear it Kind directory, helping holiday shoppers make informed decisions on animal-derived materials....
October 2, 2025 Protect Our Winters launches first Brand Advocacy Day
Protect Our Winters gathered brands and NGOs in Amsterdam to push for stronger EU climate policy. Corporate voices are stepping up in a strategic way....
October 1, 2025 “We are lacking a strong community right now”
Christian Schneidermeier, new Director of the EOG, highlights the need for stronger community and collaboration in the outdoor industry ahead of the European Outdoor Week....
September 3, 2025 Don’t dump it, donate it! Surplus gear powers inclusion outdoors
The #EquippedToBeActive campaign gives surplus outdoor gear a second life, supporting grassroots access to nature while cutting down on waste....
September 3, 2025 Borrow outdoor equipment? Free gear libraries take off in the Nordics
Fritidsbanken lends out sports and outdoor gear for free in 122 Swedish municipalities. A unique model merging reuse with increased access to nature....
September 1, 2025 Rights of Nature explained: speaking up for Planet Earth
What if nature could sue? A growing movement to give nature legal standing is reshaping environmental law, from Ecuador to the EU and the ICC....
August 27, 2025 A hitchhiker’s guide to litter-picking across Europe
Michaela and Jiří Dolan hitchhike through 12 countries to collect litter, raise awareness of plastic waste, and build community action....
August 10, 2025 Social media is driving overtourism – here’s how to explore responsibly
From Mount Everest to Iceland, social media is fueling overtourism and harming fragile ecosystems. Learn practical tips to travel responsibly while still sharing your adventures online....
August 7, 2025 Footwear report identifies gender and racial gaps in outdoor participation
OIA’s 2025 report shows a strong market for footwear, but highlights low diversity in hiking. Can the outdoor industry close the gap?...