March 4, 2019 P.O.W’s Radical
Professional snowboarder and activist Marie-France Roy is fighting for the survival of her sport, joining the newest Protect Our Winters branch and releasing a film that goes way beyond snowboarding....
December 6, 2018 ‘Tis the Season to… Do What Exactly?
While most retailers drool at the thought of hordes of unhinged consumers ahead of the holidays, others like REI and Patagonia use the occasion to protest – and refocus on things of greater value....
June 14, 2018 Hello? It’s 2018!
With only around 21% of the world’s virgin forests still standing, Canopy aims to conserve the remaining ancient forests by developing sustainable solutions....
March 29, 2018 New Organic Label Ups the Ante
Following the success of the organics movement, and in response to several of its shortcomings, this month saw the launch of the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC)...
January 15, 2018 The Dust Settles on PETA’s Wool Exposé
In 2015, video footage showing the maltreatment of sheep in Argentina went viral, with PETA accusing the network Ovis 21. Suston’s reporter Karen Hensel interviews the founder Ricardo Fenton....
December 15, 2017 Public Lands Battle Spawns New Activists
It’s been called the largest elimination of protected land in American history. But the fight is not over yet. The reduction of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah has turned major American outdoor brands into full-blown activists....
February 23, 2017 The Year of Gear Repairs
For years, the outdoor industry has talked about letting customers be able to repair their products. This past year, more and more brands have gone from words to action....