All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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ArticleFashion coalition pushes for resale, repair tax reform
Nearly 70 fashion and textile organizations are calling for tax and policy reforms, arguing that current regulations continue to favor new production over circular business models such as resale and repair.
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer spotlights AI, retail and inclusion
From independent retail and Gen Z consumers to wearable technology and circular business models, OR’s Industry Day will focus on the forces reshaping the outdoor market.
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ArticleSportswear market to exceed $531bn by 2031
A new industry forecast points to continued growth in sportswear, driven by athleisure demand, women’s categories, sustainability investments and expanding direct-to-consumer strategies.
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ArticleRebike study signals shift toward professional E-bike recommerce
A new German consumer survey suggests refurbished e-bikes are moving into the mainstream, with professional quality control and transparent refurbishment processes becoming decisive purchase factors.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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News briefsReju highlights textile waste at Outside Days
The textile-to-textile recycling specialist is using both industry discussions and a large-scale public installation to spotlight the growing challenge of post-consumer textile waste.
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ArticleBritish Columbia establishes repair hub for outdoor industry
A new outdoor gear repair and manufacturing hub in British Columbia, Canada, aims to combine circular economy principles, workforce development and local outdoor industry innovation under one roof.
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ArticleCotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
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News briefsDecathlon Germany partners with Stadtradeln campaign
Decathlon is deepening its push into sustainable mobility by becoming an official partner of Germany’s Stadtradeln initiative, combining bicycle services, circular economy programs and urban cycling advocacy.
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News briefsAAC project promotes sustainable alpine tourism strategies
The cross-border Alpine Awareness Camps initiative is pushing for stronger regional approaches to visitor management, mountain safety and environmental awareness as alpine destinations face growing tourism pressure.
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ArticleVeja’s new repair school in Roubaix trains artisans
In the former textile city of Roubaix, a new repair school supported by Veja is tackling textile waste, skills shortages and youth unemployment through paid training in sneaker and garment repair.
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ArticleAlchemie claims major water savings in dyeing
Alchemie Technology says third-party validated testing of its Endeavour digital dyeing platform demonstrated water reductions of up to 92% compared to conventional textile dyeing methods, highlighting the growing industry push toward lower-impact production technologies.
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ArticleOutdoor brands spotlight volunteering and community action
Ahead of Germany’s Bundesehrentag on May 23, several outdoor organizations and brands are using volunteer projects, clean-up initiatives and environmental activism platforms to strengthen local communities and encourage more direct engagement with nature conservation.
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News briefsTextiles Recycling Expo USA exceeds expectations in Charlotte debut
The first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo USA brought nearly 1,900 attendees, major brands and recycling specialists to Charlotte, underlining growing momentum behind circular textile infrastructure in North America.
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News briefsYKK joins ZDHC as signatory supplier
YKK has joined the ZDHC supplier program, aligning its chemical management strategy more closely with industry-wide standards for hazardous chemical elimination and supply chain transparency.
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ArticleCotton Incorporated publishes ISO-reviewed US cotton LCA
A new independently reviewed life cycle assessment from Cotton Incorporated uses primary grower data from 753 farms across 17 states to establish a science-based environmental baseline for US cotton fiber production
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ArticleISPO launches independent €1m Impact Foundation
The sports and outdoor trade show is expanding its sustainability ambitions with the launch of an independent grant-making foundation focused on environmental protection and inclusive outdoor participation.
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OpinionNo Excuses: The Outdoor Impact Summit that opened the European Outdoor Week
In his latest piece, Charles Ross reflects on the Outdoor Impact Summit that opened European Outdoor Week in Riva del Garda, highlighting stronger collaboration, sharper debate around sustainability and a growing demand for measurable action instead of industry rhetoric.
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News briefsHyosung advances bio-spandex scaling strategy
The South Korean textile supplier used the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen to highlight its nearly $1 billion investment in industrial-scale bio-based spandex production.
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News briefsLeave No Trace launches America 250 public lands campaign
The nonprofit organization has partnered with the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to provide free educational resources promoting responsible outdoor recreation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
