All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 57
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ArticleNew US Outdoor Alliance report: Expanding outdoor recreation while fighting climate change
Expanding access to outdoor recreation while combating climate change and preserving biodiversity are some of the key climate benefits of natural solutions. This is according to a new policy report released today by the Outdoor Alliance (OA), a US non-profit organization that protects public lands and waters on behalf of ...
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ArticleeBay introduces new resell feature
Source: eBay eBay has announced its new “Resell on eBay” feature, which allows users to offer their clothing on eBay with a few clicks of the mouse. The new feature has been developed as part of eBay’s commitment to make it easier for brands and buyers to ...
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ArticleBankrupt Renewcell sells pilot plant to manufacturer of non-oil absorption materials
Six weeks after Renewcell’s liquidator, Lars-Henrik Andersson, announced that several bids had been made for the business and assets of Swedish textile recycler Re:NewCell AB, Biosorbe, a Swedish company that produces a bio-based product for absorbing spilled oil, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the bankrupt textile recycler’s pilot ...
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News briefsSpinnova producer obtains FSC Chain of Custody certification
Woodspin, the exclusive producer and seller of the innovative Spinnova fiber, has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification. This recognizes that the wood used by Woodspin for its fibers can be fully traced from its origin to the final fiber product. Woodspin is a 50/50 joint venture ...
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OpinionThe bad reputation of the textiles industry: Are we ever going to get rid of the misconceptions?
Our columnist Charles Ross comments on EOG’s recent announcement that the first project funded through its Impact Accelerator Fund (IAF) initiative will focus on improving access to renewable energy in Taiwan and will be led by an organization called Act Renewable.
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ArticleOutdoor industry collaborates to fund renewable energy project in Taiwan
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has announced details of the first project funded by its Impact Accelerator Fund (IAF) initiative. Focusing on increasing access to renewable energy in Taiwan, the project is being led by an organization called Act Renewable and has the potential to benefit many outdoor brands. Launched ...
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ArticleThe Lycra Company and Qore get support from Dairen Chemical
The Lycra Company announced the signing of a letter of intent with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) to convert Qira – a brand of BDO (1,4-butanediol) – into environmentally friendly PTMEG, the main ingredient in its patented bio-derived fiber Lycra. Dairen will be the first company in the world to produce ...
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ArticleIsbjörn has the highest second-hand value among kids’ brand
In a new independent study by Tradera.com, Sweden’s largest online marketplace for the circular economy, Swedish premium and sustainable outdoor children’s clothing brand Isbjörn has the highest second-hand value on the circular market. Tradera looked at the number of online searches, items sold, average prices and sales ...
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News briefsBuff and Surfrider Foundation collaborate
Spanish headwear and neckwear brand Buff has announced a new collection with Surfrider Foundation and Surfrider Foundation Europe. Designed by Cornwall-based artist Gemma Lessinger, the collection aims to help raise awareness and drive change so the ocean can be enjoyed by future generations. Buff has been a longstanding advocate for ...
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ArticleEU’s new directive for the right to repair
On April 23, after about two years of negotiation, the EU adopted a directive establishing common rules for the right to repair. Member states must be compliant with the directive within 24 months of its entry into force. The rules relate to the New Consumer Agenda and the Circular Economy ...
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ArticlePatagonia forging ahead with recyclable wetsuits
In 2014 Patagonia changed the material in its wetsuits from neoprene, a synthetic derived from petroleum, to a natural rubber produced by Yulex – at least for about 85 percent of each wetsuit. Six years later, it built what it calls the Wetsuit Forge, which combined its design and repair ...
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News briefsRose Bikes expands service network to over 130 partner workshops in DACH
Rose Bikes is strategically expanding its stationary network of partner workshops. The German company is entering into a cooperation with Verbund Service und Fahrrad (VSF), one of the largest stationary networks in Germany’s industry, and is successively adding VSF-allride certified workshops to its service portfolio. In addition to its nine ...
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News briefsMontane becomes a Bluesign System Partner
Montane, the outdoor clothing and equipment brand based in Northumberland, UK, has obtained Bluesign System Partner status. The brand explains on its website that many of the fabrics and trims it uses have been Bluesign-approved for years. In January, Montane published its first-ever Impact Report as part of its commitment ...
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Article2023: Vaude reduces global CO2 emissions by 30%
According to its 2023 CO2 emissions chart, Vaude has reduced its global greenhouse gas emissions by almost one-third compared to the reference year of 2019, while the company’s turnover increased significantly in the same period. Vaude thus shows that it is possible to decouple resource consumption from corporate growth and ...
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ArticleIGOT awards funding to youth projects in eight countries
Grassroots projects from eight different countries have been awarded funding that will help get young people active in the outdoors. The It’s Great Out There Coalition (IGOT) has revealed details of the recipients of the latest #itsgreatoutthere grants, providing €32,000 of support to initiatives in Montenegro, France, Slovenia, the United ...
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News briefsNew GM heading ThredUp’s European business
Source: ThredUp FlorinFilote, GM Europe California-based online resale platform ThredUp Inc. appointed Florin Filote as its new General Manager of Europe. He succeeds Dan DeMeyere, who has been with ThredUp since 2010 and most recently ran the company’s international business for two years. With nearly two decades ...
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ArticleREI posts $3.76 billion in revenue in 2023, but loses $311 million net
US specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op released its impact report and financial results for 2023 on April 30. The year closed with $3.76 billion in net sales and nearly $270 million invested back into the co-op community. Net sales were down 2.4 percent from 2022, and the co-op reported a ...
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ArticleHyosung develops certified sugar cane-based spandex with biotech partner
South Korea’s Hyosung TNC, the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex, has partnered with San Diego-based biotechnology company Geno to to begin construction of facilities to produce Bio BDO at its plant in Vietnam. The plant is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2026. The project is a ...
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ArticleNew Patagonia documentary explores the era of cheap clothes trash
Patagonia recently released its new film, “The Shitthropocene.” The 45-minute documentary is a humorous, thought-provoking anthropological observation of people’s consumer habits. The film takes a satirical yet brutally honest look at how everything in the clothing industry has turned to “shit” over time and why the urge to buy more ...
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ArticleOICompass supports POW initiative: Promoting a sustainable future in EU elections
Discover how POW Europe is mobilizing the outdoor industry to promote sustainable policies in the upcoming EU elections.
