September 14, 2019
Category: conservation, wildlife
September 10, 2019
Oceana’s New Lead In Fighting Plastics Crisis
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation and aiming to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one third of the world’s wild fish catch.
September 9, 2019
Microfibre Consortium Builds Global Reach
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has announced details of three new members which have joined the organisation’s initiative to develop practical solutions to minimise microfibre release into the environment from the textile industry.
September 6, 2019
Vaude CEO Extends DBU Role
Antje von Dewitz, CEO of the outdoor brand Vaude, has been a member of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) Board of Trustees for more than five years. Last month, she was elected as deputy chairwoman for a further five years.
September 5, 2019
Sonoma County Commits To Sustainable Travel
California’s Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) has announced a significant commitment to helping travellers enjoy a visit to the area while protecting local natural and cultural resources. With more than 60 unique nature parks, Sonoma County's rich, diverse landscape is one of its main attractions.
August 30, 2019
Hurrah For National Trust’s Hillfort Heroes!
Dozens of National Trust volunteer rangers have spent three months unearthing an array of wildlife and rare archaeological finds at one of the most ancient sites in the UK. Glow worms, butterflies, rare bugs and birds are among the species identified at the stunning and historic sites across Dorset and Wiltshire since May.
August 29, 2019
Fjällräven Offers Four New Classics
Trekking expedition style – backpacking with your own equipment, setting up your own tent, cooking your own food and walking at your own pace, together with like-minded people – is what it’s all about. The Fjällräven Classic events in Sweden, Denmark, Colorado and Hong Kong have become popular elements in the global outdoor calendar. These events have also changed Fjällräven as the brand has moved from working in the outdoor business to also working in the experience business. 2020 sees the start of a long-term commitment to the expansion of the Fjällräven brand by offering no less than eight Fjällräven Classics across the globe: Sweden, USA, Denmark, South Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, UK and China.
August 19, 2019
Houdini’s Product Innovation Agenda
Wool shell layers, non-shedding fleece and an R&D project for biodegradable synthetics are among key initiatives from Swedish outdoor brand Houdini Sportswear in its Fall Winter 2019 collection.
August 18, 2019
Box Hill Is Tops For Cycling Climbs
According to exercise app Strava, the UK’s National Trust property Box Hill has beaten the winding French Alpine passes to be crowned the most popular cycling hill climb in the world.
August 17, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 