July 22, 2025 Four years in – how is North America’s outdoor industry climate effort doing?
In a tough year, North American outdoor businesses made measurable progress in climate and chemical goals, thanks to collective industry action....
May 8, 2025 Nationwide circular fashion event shuts out ultra-fast fashion brands
Sweden’s annual clothing swap banned Shein and Temu items, reflecting growing resistance to ultra-fast fashion and calls for longer-lasting wardrobes....
February 26, 2025 New industry guide helps retailers cut single-use plastic waste
Outdoor brands are cutting single-use plastic in packaging. A new guide helps retailers phase out poly bags, aligning with upcoming EU regulations....
February 3, 2025 Ultralight tentmaker unveils breakthrough PFAS-free fabric
Big Agnes PFAS-free HyperBead fabric offers ultralight, durable, and eco-conscious tent options, setting a new standard for sustainable outdoor adventures....
December 26, 2024 Detoxing shell jackets—are we finally there?
Even before PFAS became a hot topic, the shell jacket was the most discussed and tested garment in the outdoor industry. Has a new, PFAS-free performance benchmark been found? Suston seeks answers in Swedish Lapland....
November 25, 2024 Creative Waste Management at Mount Everest
Litter on the summit of Mount Everest has attracted media attention for many years. But the trash left behind by trekkers in the surrounding national park is just as big an environmental problem. The Nepalese project Sagarmartha Next aims to...
October 7, 2024 Winner of the Outdoor Changemaker Award 2024: Chemsec’s PFAS Movement
The Outdoor Changemaker Award recognizes transformative initiatives in the outdoor industry that prioritize collaboration. This year's winner, Chemsec, was honored for its PFAS Movement, which pushes for stricter PFAS regulations and supports companies in phasing out these harmful substances....
May 21, 2024 End Overproduction: A sustainability silver bullet nobody is addressing
While many focus on shaving off a gram of CO2 here and adding a circular design feature there, EOG's Katy Stevens wonders if we shouldn't instead tackle the industry's overproduction of products - where as much as 40% goes to...