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“Strong will to put an end to ‘Forever Chemicals'”

Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it’s proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them.

By Jonathan Eidse

Regenerative Agriculture’s Long Dawn

Its enemies call it a dangerous experiment. Its champions call it a silver bullet. What exactly is Regenerative Agriculture – and will it ever see the light of day?

By Jonathan Eidse

Solar Solutions in Vietnam

Wouldn’t it be great if a group of Western brands sharing the same manufacturers in Vietnam would say: “Hey, let’s collaborate to switch out fossil energy and invest in solar power on the rooftops of the Vietnamese facilities!” Good news: this is already happening.

By Gabriel Arthur

Amazonian Leather

Two recent reports have made a compelling case that Outdoor brands are complicit in the number one cause of Amazon deforestation. Textile Exchange responds that it’s past time to clean up leather supply chains.

By Jonathan Eidse

Partner Planet Stories

A Conscious Choice

Ever since W. L. Gore & Associates was founded by Bob and Vieve Gore, treating people fairly and caring for the environment have been integral parts of the Gore culture.

By GORE

The Blue Way Pays – in more ways than one

Not just a label, Bluesign is about finding solutions to both today’s and tomorrow’s social and environmental challenges, avoiding risks and creating critical mass to enact positive change across the supply chain.

By Bluesign

A Water-Efficient Innovation

Nature continues to provoke and inspire ECCO’s researchers who have developed DriTan™, an innovative technology that drastically reduces the amount of water needed to tan leathers.

By ECCO

In 3-5 Years, Recycling Will Hit a “Bottle-Neck”

While the use of recycled polyester in textiles is finally picking up, we need to build our own recycling supply chain as the race for PET bottles has started.

By SympaTex

Untapped Gold Mine

Ride, Protect & Share, these three words represent the essence of who we are: a snowboard, ski, surf, and outdoor clothing brand who, while not taking ourselves too seriously, still want to effect change.

By Morphlon

EOCA’s Plastic Pledge

In 2020, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has challenged exhibitors at ISPO Munich to adopt the Plastic Pledge. EOCA explains what it’s about.

By EOG