February 7, 2020 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....
January 27, 2020 Driving Change in the Industry
Outdoor brands are continually leading the way towards a sustainable industry. Twice a year, Outdoor Retailer offers them a responsible platform for sharing....
November 5, 2019 Marine Plastic Mining?
October 2, 2019 was an important date for the non-profit organization The Ocean Cleanup – and hopefully also for the Pacific Ocean, in the long run....
November 5, 2019 The Single Use Plastics Project
The Single Use Plastics Project is an EOG initiative to tackle single-use plastic waste. Project Manager Scott Nelson explains their work....
March 28, 2019 Plastic Free, Mountains to Sea
Having just planted 2 million trees, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) now fixes its sights on yet another monumental challenge – cleaning 3000 km of plastic waste both high and low....
January 29, 2019 Two Sides Together
Can retailers and brands put competition aside and instead focus on finding sustainable solutions? The results of the pan-European “#RMB Single Use Plastics” project’s first year seem to prove they can....
January 18, 2018 Facts You Should Know About Microplastics
We are becoming increasingly aware of the problems caused by microplastics. Suston gives you a quick lesson on the subject. What are microplastics and where do they come from? Microplastics are defined as tiny fragments of plastic measuring from 1 to 5...
June 5, 2017 Polyester: Just Another Word for PET
For the entrepreneur Jeffrey Provencal, ”one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” is more than just a cliché – it’s a sustainable business opportunity....
March 15, 2017 Save Our Seas
From the floating masses of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean to the microfibers covering sediment along our shorelines – the awareness is growing that marine pollution must cease. Suston lists five inspiring solutions....
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