The Earth Day theme for 2024 – Planet vs. Plastics – is a call to arms to reduce the production of plastics with 60% by 2040. Earthday.org’s Director of End Plastics Aidan Charron shares why the plastic curve needs to...
Are outdoor brands ready to break up with “forever chemicals” for good? Yes, according to a new study from Globetrotter. Suston meets with Senior Sustainability Manager Fabian Nendza to learn more....
Shouldn't crimes against nature have the same judicial status as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression? Absolutely, says the movement that wants to put an end to ecocide, and adds: “It is starting to happen!”...
Global non-profit Textile Exchange’s Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather initiative is a rallying cry for companies to commit to sourcing their bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier. But is it “too little, too late” for...
On the way to a sustainable outdoor industry, companies are needed that set new standards and lead the way. Meet the most recognized sustainability leaders and find out what sets their sustainability efforts apart from the rest....
Many have probably heard of merino wool, but what exactly is so special about this fiber and what are its sustainability implications? Suston provides a primer....
The EU’s impending apparel legislation is ambitious, but Tone Skårdal Tobiasson, author and journalist, doubts it will do anything to reduce overproduction – on the contrary, it might amplify it. Her solution? Targeted Producer Responsibility....
Longevity, care, repair, and recycling. Each year we return to the same subjects, but are we getting any closer to closing the loop? Suston reaches out to experts to find out the current state of circularity in the outdoor industry....
After making products durable enough for their intended use and encouraging proper care, the next step in extending the product’s useful life is repair. But business and consumers alike continue to ask, “what’s in it for me?”...
What is the difference between ingredient brands and other materials? Can ingredient brands be an asset for outdoor brands in their sustainability efforts? And can such partnerships carry risks? Suston turns to the experts to answer these questions....
