All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 10
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News briefsH&M Foundation backs The Fashion ReModel
The foundation joins Ellen MacArthur’s Fashion ReModel to scale circular fashion, helping brands decouple revenue from production and reduce waste.
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News briefsWintersteiger partners with Firmenradl for bike leasing
The Austrian company collaborates with the bike leasing provider to launch a new benefit, boosting employee wellness and supporting local retailers.
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News briefsGlobetrotter kicks off outdoor testival season in April
Globetrotter’s open-air consumer test festival is returning to Germany with outdoor equipment tests, bike adventures and trade-in service for used gear.
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OpinionDesign: Are we just adding more stuff – or is the new season offering better potential?
OIC columnist Charles Ross says that the outdoor industry needs to rethink its dependence on selling more and more new products – a model that aligns it with fast fashion – by adopting repair, remanufacturing and service-based business models to reduce overconsumption while maintaining profitability.
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News briefsSBTi Services expands board with three new directors
The validation services subsidiary of SBTi appointed new directors to enhance governance, growth and climate impact.
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News briefsKarhu launches resale program
The Finnish footwear brand’s Renewed program turns footwear returns into revenue while cutting waste.
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News briefsExtrem Ski launches ‘Re-Ski’ program
The Åre-based brand offers Swedish customers to trade in their old skis when buying new ones to support a circular ski economy.
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ArticleGore faces class-action lawsuit in the US over PFAS greenwashing allegations
The maker of Gore-Tex faces a lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by promoting products as eco-friendly while using harmful “forever chemicals.”
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News briefsBig Agnes launches new PFAS-free fabric for ultralight tents
The Colorado-based outdoor brand says HyperBead is a PFAS-free, ultralight fabric that offers 25 percent more waterproofing and a 6 percent weight reduction.
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News briefsSympatex expands global sales team
The sustainable functional textiles expert hired industry veteran Michael Cattanach, aiming for market expansion, especially in the US.
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News briefsBetter Cotton concludes annual partner meeting in Malaysia
Better Cotton’s annual meeting in Penang gathered global partners to share innovations, address cotton sector challenges and celebrate sustainability leaders.
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News briefsFinisterre processes regenerative organic cotton for SS25 collection
The British outdoor apparel brand introduces regenerative organic cotton for SS25, with over 75% of t-shirts made sustainably to support thriving ecosystems.
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News briefsNemo announces 2025 partnerships focused on conservation and inclusivity
The US brand’s 2025 partnerships focus on conservation, advocacy and inclusivity, supporting outdoor access, sustainability and diverse communities.
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OpinionPerformance Days speaker program: 'Certifications – which ones matter?'
Charles Ross provides valuable insights into the speaker program for the upcoming event in Munich in March in the run-up to Performance Days 2025 in Munich.
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News briefseVent rebrands sustainable laminates for 2026 season
eVent Fabrics unveils a fresh identity for its plant-based laminates, stormST and windstormST, emphasizing sustainable performance in all weather.
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News briefsUnifi launches new sustainable yarn
The company says Integr8 is a groundbreaking sustainable yarn offering spandex-free stretch and performance for apparel, footwear and home furnishings.
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ArticleOutdoor industry unites to cut single-use plastic waste
Over 30 leading outdoor brands join forces with the EOG to tackle single-use plastic packaging through innovative recycling initiatives.
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News briefsOxyle raises €15.3m to fight PFAS pollution
The Swiss start-up’s technology is said to eliminate PFAS entirely from wastewater.
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News briefsArchive raises $30m in Series B funding
The US-based brand resale technology platform secures funding to expand its resale technology platform, driving global growth, product innovation and brand profitability.
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News briefsSalomon presents fully recyclable XT_PU.RE
The new XT_PU.RE running shoe blends performance and sustainability, featuring fully recyclable materials crafted through cutting-edge biorecycling technology.
