February 6, 2025 What’s in your climbing skins? The ethics and future of ski touring materials
Explore the sustainability of climbing skins made from mohair. Learn about animal welfare, recycling challenges, and tips for extending their lifespan....
January 31, 2025 Guide: Sleeping Bags & Sustainability
Find a long-lasting sleeping bag with this guide on materials, insulation, certifications, and care tips to maximize lifespan and reduce impact....
January 31, 2025 Thank You Sheep! Why European Wool Deserves a Renaissance
European wool is a natural, renewable fiber with incredible properties, yet much of it goes unused. Discover how Bavarian company Baur Vliesstoffe is giving this resource new life with Lavalan wool insulation....
January 22, 2025 Defy the Elements With eVent Fabrics
Discover eVent Fabrics’ lightweight, plant-based laminates - stormST, stormburstLT, and windstormST - offering superior waterproof, breathable, and weather-resistant technology for outdoor and active lifestyles....
December 29, 2024 2025 sustainability “Dare List” for the outdoor community
Suston challenges the outdoor community to take bold steps in sustainability for 2025 with its inaugural "Dare List."...
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 29, 2024 Guide: Top 7 “Open Source” Sustainability Tools
Explore how open-source initiatives like Open Supply Hub and Material Facts promote transparency and tackle ESG challenges in the outdoor industry....
November 29, 2024 “A Greener Choice”: Are private “eco-labels” still the right choice?
Explore how Frilufts Retail’s “A Greener Choice” standard tackles sustainability with transparency, EU law alignment, and a focus on consumer guidance....
November 29, 2024 Where to now? Sustainability agenda’s next steps
Four sustainability experts outline the next steps for the outdoor industry, from supplier collaboration to sustainable materials and climate policy....
November 29, 2024 Meet EOCA’s new leader: A voice for nature conservation
Introducing Dan Yates, EOCA’s new Executive Director. Discover his vision for empowering the outdoor industry to protect nature and biodiversity....