‘Up’cycling: Greenholds, the World’s First Recyclable Climbing Holds
Greenholds co-founder Geert Voncken saw one big problem all over his gym: plastic waste bolted on the walls. So he sought to fix it.
Rab Unveils ‘Nutrition Label’ for Sustainability: Material Facts
Rab’s ‘Material Facts’ targets consumers with a familiar format to communicate recycled material, fluorocarbon content, and production location.
The Drinkware ‘CoLab’: Klean Kanteen, Miir, Stanley, YETI Team Up for Carbon Neutrality
The Outdoor Industry Association is bringing together four of the biggest brands in drinkware to try and reduce the environmental impact of their products.
Dozens of Outdoor Brands Commit to Ambitious Climate Accords
The Scandinavian Outdoor Group’s 70 member brands like Dometic and Thule voted unanimously to commit to United Nations climate measures.
Upcycle, Recycle Your Shoes: Merrell Launches ‘ReTread’
If successful, Merrell’s new ReTread footwear reclamation program will prevent 600,000 shoes from being thrown away by 2025.
Nikwax Founder Hands Over Ownership to Employees, Steps Down
After 45 years, Nick Brown is turning ownership over to an employee-owned trust. The transfer aligns with his commitment to social and environmental ethics.
Introducing the ‘Comprehensive Sustainability Score’: A GearJunkie Initiative to Inform Your Buying
Today, GearJunkie and our partner sites at Lola Digital Media announce an ongoing initiative, the Comprehensive Sustainability Score (CSS).
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Aussie Surfer Wins Award for Biodegradable Surfboards
Young engineer and surfer Emile Theau won a major startup award for innovating 95% biodegradable performance surfboards. They’re affordable, too.
Can The North Face Make Outerwear From Trees?
The North Face and Spinnova will partner to develop a way to spin tree-derived fiber into apparel that’s both ultra-sustainable and adventure-capable.
Life Time Drops Big Goal to Save 1.6 Million Plastic Bottles Annually
Growing fitness and health mogul Life Time takes a stand for sustainability at its locations.
Pearl Izumi Apparel Shows You How Far to Ride to Offset Your Kit’s Carbon Footprint
Pearl Izumi has created a formula for the number of miles you’ll need to ride to offset its apparel. Check out its new Pedal to Zero apparel.
No More ‘Baked’ Insulation: PrimaLoft Redesigns Manufacturing
Insulation maker PrimaLoft just launched P.U.R.E, a new manufacturing technology that could reduce carbon emissions by almost half.
