All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 116
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Mountain Khaki has announced that it will start using a...
Mountain Khaki has announced that it will start using a new insulation material, called SeaWool Insulation, as well as a new SeaWool Yarn in a limited number of products in its autumn 2019 range, with a view to expand their use in 2020. SeaWool Insulation, made in a bluesign system ...
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Ortovox has announced the launch of its own wool standard,...
Ortovox has announced the launch of its own wool standard, called the Ortovox Wool Promise (OWP). The outdoor clothing brand said the OWP is the result of two years of preparation, in which the company held talks with wool farmers, suppliers and producers. The OWP is based on the global ...
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VF Corp. has announced that Steve Rendle, the company's chairman,...
VF Corp. has announced that Steve Rendle, the company's chairman, president and chief executive, has been recognized by Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine as a Responsible CEO of the Year, in the public company category. Rendle was one of six chief executives honored by the magazine at the awards gala that ...
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The Granite Gear Grounds Keepers removed 3,400 pounds of trash...
The Granite Gear Grounds Keepers removed 3,400 pounds of trash from long trails, section hikes and parks around the U.S. in 2018. The Grounds Keepers team was supported with gear from Granite Gear and Altra Running, a participating partner. Most of the trash that the Grounds Keepers team picked up ...
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Lifestraw, the Dutch-based manufacturer of water filters and purifiers, has...
Lifestraw, the Dutch-based manufacturer of water filters and purifiers, has announced that it will be joining the Conservation Alliance in the U.S., while releasing a special edition of its LifeStraw Go bottle, called “Big Adventure, Small Footprint.” The special-edition bottle includes a filter in its built-in straw, like other LifeStraw's ...
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Louis Nielsen, a Danish optical retail chain that is a...
Louis Nielsen, a Danish optical retail chain that is a leader in the market for affordable eyewear, has launched , a charity project in Tanzania with Lego Wear, the Danish brand for outdoor apparel for children. As of last month, Kabooki, the clothing licensee for the Lego Wear brand, and ...
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Starboard, the Bangkok-based watersports company specializing in paddle, surf, windsurf...
Starboard, the Bangkok-based watersports company specializing in paddle, surf, windsurf and kiteboards, and Royal DSM have announced a collaboration to transform discarded fishing nets from waste into high-end surfboard components. Royal DSM is a global company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living headquartered in the Netherlands. The two companies ...
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VF Corp. is making available to consumers the sourcing maps...
VF Corp. is making available to consumers the sourcing maps for ten of its brands' most iconic products. The sourcing maps, which can be viewed on VF's sustainability website, are meant to ensure transparency about every step in the production of VF's apparel and footwear. The interactive maps show the ...
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VF Corp. is making available to consumers the “sourcing maps”...
VF Corp. is making available to consumers the “sourcing maps” for ten of its brands' most iconic products. The sourcing maps, which can be viewed on VF's sustainability website, are meant to ensure transparency about every step in the production of VF's apparel and footwear. The interactive maps show the ...
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The European Outdoor Conservation Association (Eoca) has announced the shortlist...
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (Eoca) has announced the shortlist of the projects that will be taking part in the next public online vote for funding, many of which still needing nominators, the association said. Nominations, which will be taken on a first-come first-served basis, involve no money, just an ...
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Ternua has announced a new initiative to help save whales....
Ternua has announced a new initiative to help save whales. The outdoor brand said it is channeling plastic waste from recycled bottles and other post-industrial waste products into the raw material for its spring/summer 2019 collection of travel accessories and backpacks. Plastic waste typically ends up in the ocean and ...
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Isbjörn of Sweden will now be selling the so-called GuppyFriend...
Isbjörn of Sweden will now be selling the so-called GuppyFriend washing bag in its online stores as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. GuppyFriend is a patented solution designed to prevent any microfibers of Isbjörn's fleece garments from entering the waste stream. The self-cleaning bag filters out the tiniest ...
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The North Face (TNF) has expanded its Cali Wool collection....
The North Face (TNF) has expanded its Cali Wool collection. The line is made from so-called Climate Beneficial Wool, which is said to have a negative carbon impact. TNF launched the Cali Wool collection in 2017, at the time with a beanie hat. The collection now comprises also a jacket ...
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Globetrotter and Hanwag, the German outdoor footwear company that belongs to...
Globetrotter and Hanwag, the German outdoor footwear company that belongs to the Fenix Outdoor International group, launched a joint campaign to support the Outdoor Against Cancer organization, which is working across Europe to ensure that cancer patients enjoy outdoor sports. The theme of the campaign launched by the two companies is ...
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Patagonia has announced that its whole wetsuit product line is...
Patagonia has announced that its whole wetsuit product line is now Fair Trade Certified. The company helped Sheico, the multinational manufacturer of sportswear products that supplies most of the wetsuits on the market, obtain Fair Trade Certification, thereby making it easier for other brands to join in. This development follows ...
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Haglöfs has obtained a “leader status” from the Fair Wear...
Haglöfs has obtained a “leader status” from the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF), rewarding its efforts in terms of social responsibility. The Swedish outdoor brand has been involved with FWF since 2012 and it remains the only Nordic outdoor brand in the association, although there are more outdoor brands from other ...
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Vivobarefoot is releasing the Primus Bio, a re-engineered version of...
Vivobarefoot is releasing the Primus Bio, a re-engineered version of its Primus Lite model featuring a sole made entirely from DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products' Susterra material. Susterra also forms 70 percent of the shoe's upper. Susterra is a petroleum-free product derived from the glucose from field corn. It ...
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The VF Foundation has announced a $1 million donation to...
The VF Foundation has announced a $1 million donation to the Outdoor Foundation to help reverse the decline in American families getting outdoors. The Outdoor Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) to inspire and grow future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. As part of its ...
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Hydro Flask has donated $80,000 to The Conservation Alliance in...
Hydro Flask has donated $80,000 to The Conservation Alliance in the U.S. from the proceeds of an annual garage sale event
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Hoka One One, Sanuk and Teva, three divisions of Deckers...
Hoka One One, Sanuk and Teva, three divisions of Deckers Brands, have entered into a partnership with Camber Outdoors, an organization that works to promote corporate diversity and women's leadership in the outdoor sector. As part of the agreement, the three brands will develop internal programs that seek to put ...
