All 1% for the Planet articles
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News briefsSustainable Deuter Infiniti series with new winter products
As part of its sustainability strategy, the German outdoor brand Deuter reached an important milestone in the summer of 2021 with the the Infiniti series: Only residual materials left over from the manufacture of other Deuter products are used to produce this limited series. It is therefore not only particularly ...
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ArticleDistributor Elements introduces “impact discount”
Elements, the Belgian distributor of outdoor brands such as Patagonia, Klean Kanteen and Care Plus, is making efforts to be an inspiring example within the distribution sector in terms of corporate social responsibility: The Antwerp-based family business that recently received B Corp certification is taking a new step forward with ...
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News briefsMeander Apparel launches crowdfunding campaign to support growth
Scottish sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand Meander Apparel has launched a £150,000 (€174,000) equity crowdfunding campaign to back the growth of its product range and the expansion of its retail presence across the UK, US and Europe. Earlier this month, the company received a £25,000 (€29,000) loan from the British Business ...
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ArticlePatagonia celebrates 50 years of “business unusual”
Patagonia is turning 50 this year. To mark the occasion, the outdoor apparel company, founded by Yvon Chouinard, is looking to the future and focusing on what’s next. From Patagonia’s perspective, any hope for a healthy planet - as well as a healthy company - requires that all people do ...
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News briefsAlpkit publishes sustainability report 2022
Source: Alpkit U.K. brand Alpkit has published its sustainability report 2022, an illustrated book that is mainly consumer-facing and aims for an understandable overview of the company’s sustainability journey, although following the GRI reporting standards more closely than before. In the compact report, the certified B Corp ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet certifies over $66 million in 2022
In a short update, the non-profit organization 1% for the Planet has delivered some numbers on the initiative’s development and achievements in 2022. Overall, the U.S.-based organization certified $66 million in giving to environmental partners and welcomed more than 1,800 new business members into its global network. Business members of ...
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ArticleChouinard family transfers Patagonia ownership to channel dividends to environmental protection
Source: Campbell Brewer Yvon Chouinard Nearly 50 years after founding Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard and his family (together with his children Claire and Fletcher) have decided to give away their company to ensure all proceeds will be used to fight climate change. The Chouinard family has transferred all ...
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News briefsCotopaxi becomes a member of 1% for the Planet
U.S. outdoor brand and certified B Corp Cotopaxi announced its membership in 1% for the Planet, reaffirming its commitment to donate 1 percent of sales to certified nonprofit organizations working to improve human living conditions. Since its inception, Cotopaxi has already donated 1 percent of its sales to nonprofit partners ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet releases annual report 2021, growth in members and donations
In its 2021 annual report, 1% for the Planet looks back at the environmental projects carried out worldwide and provides insight into its financial situation. In 2021, the network saw growth in members, certified donations and supported nonprofits. Specifically, the organization reported a 25 percent increase in corporate members, resulting ...
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News briefsDakine starts partnership with 1% for the Planet
Dakine has entered into a partnership with 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1 percent of gross sales from e-comm sales each year to select non-profit environmental partners strategically supported by the 1% team. The partnership aligns with Dakine’s commitment to respect and protect the mountains and the ocean. ...
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MiiR releases product collaboration with Chris Burkard
U.S. camping equipment supplier MiiR (Russian for “peace”) has started a new special edition, incorporating images by outdoor photographer Chris Burkard on a camp cup, tumbler and bottle. The print shows a stream of glacial sediment running through a frozen landscape in the Icelandic highland, an aerial photo taken by ...
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News briefsFoehn expands into mountain biking and running
Canadian outdoor brand Foehn, best known for its climbing apparel, has announced the launch of its SS22 collection, marking its debut in the running and mountain biking apparel categories. The collection comprises versatile pieces for men and women, including multi-use bottoms, tops, and outerwear. The company said that the items ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet launches new Planet Impact Fund in its 20th anniversary year
In the year of its 20th anniversary, 1% for the Planet draws a positive balance of both the number of members and the donations collected. Initiated in 2002 by Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard together with Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, the organization’s global network now consists of more than ...
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News briefsRelaunch for Slackline Industries
Slackline Industries, a brand created in 2014 by Canaima Outdoors Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, and acquired in early 2020 by Montréal, Québec-based distributor In-Sport Fashions, has unveiled a revamped look to revive the hype around slacklining and “have more people reaching for that slackline kit.“ The sport, initially invented by ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen moves to recycled stainless steel
California-based company Klean Kanteen, the provider of drinkware and food solutions, has announced the use of recycled stainless steel in its TKWide and Straw collections beginning with its 2022 product offering and plans to expand the program to 95 percent recycled steel by 2023. The share of ...
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News briefsWoolrich launches its Outdoor Foundation
Woolrich has announced The Woolrich Outdoor Foundation ’s launch in partnership with the global environmental movement 1% for the Planet . Woolrich’s new foundation aims to help protect and preserve the outdoors. Using the 1% for the Planet system, Woolrich will donate 1 percent of its profits to non-governmental ...
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Zeal Optics plants trees for every eyewear product sold
U.S. eyewear brand Zeal Optics celebrates its fifth annual “ Buy A Zeal, Plant A Tree ” campaign, applicable site-wide on zealoptics.com and throughout more than 1,000 retailers globally. In partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) and 1% For The Planet , the brand will ...
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Mizu expands product line
Mizu , a brand founded by Finnish pro snowboarder Jussi Oksanen in 2008 and offering reusable and eco-friendly stainless steel products mainly for hydration and filtration, has announce the release of its all-new Mizu Lunch Box and re-envisioned Cutlery Set , available to ship to retail in January ...
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American bank offers checking account that benefits 1% for the Planet
In the U.S., Bank of the West , a subsidiary of BNP Paribas , is offering the first joint checking account in collaboration with 1% for the Planet . The bank will donate 1 percent of all net revenues generated from the accounts opened to support non-profit environmental organizations focused ...
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News briefsLafuma joins 1% for the Planet
According to its website, the French outdoor brand Lafuma has become a member of 1% for the Planet this June. Lafuma will donate 1 percent of the sales of its equipment range to partner associations approved by the initiative. Lafuma also says on its website that the step ...
