The ingredient brand Lavalan, which originates from the Bavarian town of Dinkelsbühl, uses solely European wool for insulating material that is used in outdoor clothing collections, and in doing so supports regional trade....
The UN has hammered out a framework agreement that can see the protection of 2/3 of the world’s oceans from harmful activity. Suston reaches out to WWF who attended the negotiations to learn what the 'High Seas Treaty' means for...
We’ve calculated global and national carbon emissions, and businesses have increasingly measured carbon footprints from Scopes 1-3. But somehow, an accurate carbon footprint for a single product continues to thwart us. Until now?...
Incoming sustainability legislation will demand tangible results in terms of material developments, with the first major blow landing on those with products heavily dependent on rPET and PFCs. Are brands flexible enough to meet the coming “new normal”?...
Companies using OceanCycle certified material are responsible for recycling more than 1 billion plastic bottles, diverting ocean-bound plastic waste. Suston meets with co-founder Ryan Schoenike to learn more....
As some show climate leadership, others exaggerate their efforts – whereby instead of reductions they only try to buy time with climate compensation. According to Sustainability specialist Joel Svedlund, that’s time we don’t have....
Icebug is a member of such initiatives as Fair Wear Foundation, Climate Neutral Now, B-Corp, 1% for the Planet. Find out the key to responsible leadership in this interview with CEO David Eklund....
Just returned from the UN Convention on Biodiversity in Montreal, Stop Ecocide International's Pella Thiel spells out the implications this ‘new treaty for life on Earth’ for business-as-usual, and how we can contribute to its success....
As demand for greater sustainability grows, so too does the importance of certifications in counteracting greenwashing and ambiguous claims. This quick guide helps you navigate through the jungle of certifications to find the ones that really matter....
It's Great Out There Coalition (IGOT) and Opening Up The Outdoors (OUTO) are seeking Volunteer Community Advisors....
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