Since 2009, the textile industry has tried to create the ideal tool to assess and improve their environmental impact. Suston tells the story about the birth, obstacles and comeback of the Higg Index....
Most Swedish sheep farmers either discard, burn or plow their wool into the ground. Suston visits the island of Gotland, where old wool is now becoming new insulation for outdoor jackets....
A few years ago, everyone was talking about microfibers. The sustainability discussion has since moved on - but that didn’t mean the problem was solved....
The sustainable apparel discourse remains a largely Western affair. What if Asia is ripe for a home-grown sustainability movement of its own?...
More and more outdoor brands are turning their eyes to hemp. Why? From a sustainability and durability perspective, you'd be better to ask why not....
The discussion surrounding the comparative environmental impacts of organic cotton over non-organic continues to fire up from time to time in industry circles. But what's the situation on the ground?...
The Single Use Plastics Project is an EOG initiative to tackle single-use plastic waste. Project Manager Scott Nelson explains their work....
Ever since W. L. Gore & Associates was founded by Bob and Vieve Gore, treating people fairly and caring for the environment have been integral parts of the Gore culture....
Launched in 2018, Project Clean Run relies on collaboration and believes in tracing and sharing best practices in the footwear industry, with a focus on trail running. After the completion of its first phase, where is it heading? The key...
Rentals is a recurring theme in discussions on sustainable consumption - but is it feasible for outdoor gear and apparel? Outdoor Buddies founders are on a mission to prove the skeptics wrong....
