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To succeed in halving their emissions by 2030, Swedish outdoor footwear brand Icebug has scrutinized every part of their production. They have put up a carbon budget and they make constant improvements in materials and logistics. Some changes are complicated – but some are surprisingly easy and effective. During ...read more
Reserach and countless studies have shown that nature has a positive impact on our physical and mental health, even on our social relations. Together with The Outdoor Institute, the municipality of Silkeborg has developed a masterplan on how to integrate outdoor activities into daily habits and business activities to ...read more
Bergans has made a strong commitment to extending the life of each of their products, and it’s free for the client. As we know, maintaining a product can extend it’s life substantially, which means positive action towards the environment. Capitalizing on a strong partnership with Norwegian retailer Sport ...read more
Mountain Equipment is proud to present its Down CODEX© initiative, the culmination of 10 years of hard work, and commitment to putting in place standards and rules for down traceability in all Mountain Equipment products. #traceability #animalWelfare #down #circularity Meet Richard Talbot/ Anke Schneider from ...read more
Down and feathers have been recycled for as long as they have been used as filling material for bedding products. Historically, down was separated from shell fabrics, subsequently washed and then mixed with new down, ultimately creating new products. Re:Down’s process is based on this ancient practice. In ...read more
Since 2012, VAUDE and all products manufactured at the headquarters in Tettnang have been climate neutral. Now VAUDE takes its climate strategy to the next level. The climate footprint is extended to a global scope and includes emissions from the entire VAUDE supply chain. VAUDE has been climate neutral on a global ...read more
Südwolle Group, leading spinner of pure wool and wool blend worsted yarns, will be part of the Sustainability Hub at ISPO 2022 to present its close collaboration with The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and their ZQ ethical wool standard, and ZQRX regenerative platform. Südwolle Group partners with NZM, enabling ...read more
lavalan® offers functional insulation. It is solely made from natural and renewable raw materials: virgin European wool that is 100% traceable, stabilized with corn-based PLA. Wool is a renewable and biodegradable material that has outstanding performance and functionality. Its European origin guarantees reduced ...read more
With the label “A Greener Choice”, Globetrotter is aiming to inspire customers to make preferred purchasing decisions and lead a more sustainable lifestyle. The label identifies product alternatives from the Globetrotter range that meet certain above-average sustainability criteria compared to other products in ...read more
2nd Peak, the first, second-hand outdoor shop in Switzerland, has found new homes for 10,000 items of clothing. As a result, approximately 50 tons of CO2 emissions will be prevented. The equivalent of 10 single-family homes’ annual emissions. This is formidable milestone for The Zurich-based company, founded in ...read more
