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U.S. outdoor industry praises launch of American Climate Corps
On Sept. 20, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) celebrated the Biden administration’s historic action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will be tasked with building a clean and climate-resilient economy and promoting a strong outdoor workforce.
OIA seconds the UK government's new physical activity initiative
The British Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) said it is very pleased to see the publication of the UK Government’s policy paper, “Get Active: a strategy for the future of sport and physical activity” launched last week. The UK Government announced it will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals ...
Zero Waste Europe calls for legal framework banning the destruction of unsold fashion items
Zero Waste Europe, a network of European NGOs working toward a zero-waste future, has published a new paper that asks for a legal framework banning the destruction of unsold fashion goods. The paper, titled “A Zero Waste Vision for Fashion -Chapter 1: All We Need Is Less,” points to the ...
New Swedish Wool Standard paves way for sustainable textile industry
Half of the wool produced in Sweden ends up in waste, while Swedish brands in fashion, outdoor and home textiles are actively seeking sustainable textile materials. In response, The Swedish Wool Initiative is introducing the first Swedish classification system for wool. The new Swedish Wool Standard simplifies the sale and ...