Category: sustainability
July 29, 2019
Record Sum Raised For EOCA At OutDoor by ISPO
Records were broken for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) at the recent OutDoor by ISPO trade show in Munich in terms of the amount of money raised for conservation. Generous donations by members to the Conservation Fundraiser, the number of members organising fundraising events on their own stands for EOCA and new members signing up to the association all contributed to €39,342 being raised.
July 27, 2019
Greening Lightweight Outdoor Life
When Helinox launched its first lightweight, sturdy chair in 2012 it helped to define a new category of outdoor furniture that has extended from seating for backpackers to mainstream outdoor life. It is now a world leader in the design and production of cutting-edge lightweight outdoor equipment and furniture, including chairs, cots and tables, shade, trekking poles and umbrellas.
July 17, 2019
Restore Outdoor Kit With Storm
Over time, dirt and oil inhibit the water repellency treatment on waterproof kit, meaning it will start absorbing water and losing performance. Cleaning, waterproofing and aftercare brand STORM offers an effective, economical and eco-friendly solution that can clean, refresh and restore the waterproof performance of outdoor gear in just three easy steps.
July 15, 2019
Isbjörn Opts For Rail
As part of its drive to address sustainability issues, children’s outdoor clothing and accessories brand Isbjörn of Sweden will be switching its freight from sea, and occasionally air, to train from the Autumn/Winter 2019 season.
July 7, 2019
Nikwax Founder Wins An Outdoor ‘Oscar’
German trade publication Outdoor.markt held its annual Trophy Awards in Munich this month at the new Outdoor by ISPO trade fair. The ‘Outdoor Oscar’ for Personality of the Year was presented to Nick Brown, owner and founder of Nikwax and Páramo, for over 40 years of pioneering and driving change within the industry.
July 1, 2019
Ocean Cleanup Has 5M Pound Impact
4ocean, the mission-driven company acting on the world’s ocean plastic crisis, has announced it has pulled five million pounds of rubbish from oceans and coastlines worldwide just two and a half years after the company’s creation
June 26, 2019
Travel-Focused Climate Change Studio
Recognising the gravity of the global climate crisis, the Adventure Travel Trade Association is hosting the Climate Action Leadership Studio this September in Gothenburg to acknowledge the travel and tourism industry’s role in addressing and mitigating climate change.
June 23, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 