October 4, 2022 Bergans – Reasons to Repair
Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?...
October 3, 2022 “Strong will to put an end to ‘Forever Chemicals'”
Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it's proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them....
October 3, 2022 Can “Nearshoring” Solve Our Many Crises?
Is "nearshoring" production back to nearby countries the solution to pandemic, war and climate woes? We take a deepdive into the bicycle apparel industry's efforts to find out....
September 4, 2022 We’ve Got the Power
Many wait on politicians to sort out renewable energy production. Suston meets with three outdoor brands and retailers that, through their own wind and solar initiatives, are already leading the way....
August 31, 2022 Forget “Green Growth”
According to Dr. Jason Hickel, author of the book “Less is More,” such “growthism” is the very reason we’re experiencing environmental collapse in the first place. Suston reaches out to learn more....
August 12, 2022 POW Europe Seeking New President and Vice President
Protect Our Winters Europe is seeking a new President and Vice-President to lead us in the next stage of our development at this crucial time for humanity and our planet....
August 2, 2022 HIGG: “Goal isn’t to advocate for one material over another.”
The outdoor industry’s leading tool for measuring its environmental impacts is under fire. Higg's Senior VP of Market Impact, Del Hudson, responds to the recent controversy and critique surrounding the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI)....
June 26, 2022 Packaging, all this packaging!
In Europe, 178 kg of packaging is used per person annually and rising. The outdoor industry needs to get a grip on its waste issue....
June 8, 2022 Keeping Polyester in the Loop
PET bottles can’t fuel the circular apparel economy alone. Closing the loop means we need to recycle apparel – and lots of it. Demeto might be part of the answer....