August 7, 2018 Together We Are a Force
The OIA steps up its advocacy and sustainability game, demonstrating that when the outdoor industry stands together, it’s a force to be reckoned with....
March 29, 2018 Retailer Boycotts Gun Manufacturer
After the Florida school shooting, retailer boycotts products made by parent company of that also manufactures semi-automatic rifles, Vista Outdoor....
January 18, 2018 Fair Insulation
More than 400,000 mountain sheep live in the harsh mountainous landscape of the Swiss Alps. Each year, they provide approximately 1000 metric tons of fair-trade wool, collected directly from the Swisswool suppliers. The climate control properties and elasticity of Swisswool...
January 10, 2018 A Sustainable Craft
“Think global, act local.” For Swedish glove manufacturer LillSport, this means building an environmentally adapted tannery and starting a solar-powered glove factory with their partners in Ethiopia....
June 5, 2017 And the Winner is …
Twice a year conservation organizations all over the world can apply for funding from EOCA. In March, six new winning projects were chosen and will receive €150 000 Euro in total....
May 4, 2017 Taking Social Responsibility: a Win-Win
Successful sustainability initiatives are not just about nature and the environment. They are also about people. How can outdoor companies take greater social responsibility - and why should they do it?...