All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 8
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ArticleGOTS 8.0 raises bar for textile supply chain accountability
The Global Organic Textile Standard has released Version 8.0 of its certification framework, introducing stricter requirements for due diligence, environmental performance, chemical management and circular business models across the textile value chain.
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ArticleBlackYak advances Himalayan climate initiative in Nepal
The outdoor brand brought policymakers, mountaineering organizations and local leaders together in Nepal to address the growing climate challenges facing the Himalayas.
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ArticleBetter Cotton opens registration for 2027 conference
The cotton sustainability organization will bring its flagship conference to Africa for the first time, combining the event with its Programme Partner Meeting in Morocco.
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News briefsMontane highlights trail running range for 2026 season
The British outdoor brand is showcasing lightweight packs, apparel and accessories designed for trail runners seeking performance, comfort and low weight in the mountains.
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ArticleRebike expands into refurbished accessories
The European e-bike refurbishment specialist is entering the accessories segment with refurbished locks and plans to add further product categories.
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News briefsRoyal Robbins announces mosquito-protection apparel
Royal Robbins is expanding its chemical-free Mosquito Protection Technology across new apparel and accessories while increasing the share of lower-impact materials in its Spring 2027 collection.
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News briefsApplications open for 2026 OUTO Changemaker Programme
The free 12-week program supports people from underrepresented communities who are working to make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible.
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News briefsHelinox expands sustainability efforts with Re Collection
The outdoor furniture specialist introduces a new product line built around recycled materials while maintaining its focus on durability and repairability.
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ArticleGR3N secures €15.5m for PET recycling scale-up
The Swiss cleantech company plans to use the funding to develop what it describes as the world’s first industrial-scale microwave-assisted PET chemical recycling facility.
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News briefsCarbios delays China biorecycling plant launch
Carbios and Wankai have pushed back the start-up of their planned PET biorecycling plant in China to the first half of 2028 as additional technical work continues.
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News briefsBerghaus raises $10,000 for US public lands
Berghaus combined product testing with fundraising at Outside Days in Denver, generating $10,000 for public lands conservation through a donation-matching campaign.
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ArticleTersus strengthens circularity platform with footwear facility
Tersus Solutions is expanding its circularity business with a dedicated footwear facility, a new resale partnership with Topo Designs and Trove, and two senior leadership appointments.
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ArticleMiiR highlights recycled materials and giving
The Seattle-based drinkware brand said 77 percent of its product range contained recycled content in 2025 while total nonprofit contributions surpassed $5.5m.
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News briefsUK Outdoor Industry Awards reveal 2027 finalists
More than 100 products were entered across 10 categories, with finalists selected by a panel of retailers, journalists and outdoor industry experts.
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ArticleBosch launches certification for used e-bikes
Bosch eBike Systems is entering the refurbished e-bike market with a digital certification program designed to increase transparency and consumer confidence in second-hand purchases.
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News briefsCarbonfact acquires Vaayu to expand fashion data platform
The deal combines two fashion sustainability platforms serving more than 300 brands as the industry prepares for stricter product-level environmental reporting requirements.
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News briefsViking launches resale marketplace
The Norwegian footwear specialist has launched a dedicated resale marketplace to extend product lifecycles and support secondhand sales across key European markets.
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ArticleOnceMore and TreeToTextile showcase scalable fiber pathway
A joint field trip in Sweden gave brands and retailers a firsthand look at how recycled textiles and forestry-based feedstocks can support scalable next-generation cellulose fibers.
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ArticleGeartrade reports strong resale growth
The outdoor gear resale platform reported more than 40 percent revenue growth while continuing to focus on extending product lifecycles and reducing waste.
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News briefsPerformance Days expands Future Fabrics presence
Performance Days will debut its own exhibition stand at Future Fabrics Expo 2026 in Brussels, expanding a collaboration focused on textile innovation and circular sourcing.
