August 8, 2019
August 7, 2019
prAna Expands Fair Trade Programme
In 2010, prAna was the first North American apparel company to partner up with Fair Trade USA, a non-profit organisation that certifies goods manufactured in developing countries meeting specific standards in terms of wages, individual or community well-being and environmental impact. It then produced the Soul Tee by Fair Trade standards. Today, the brand has converted many of its factories to Fair Trade Certified.
August 6, 2019
UK Govt Wants Kids To Head Outdoors
Last month, UK Education Secretary Damian Hinds launched #SummerOutdoors which will suggest free or low-cost options to keep children entertained and spark interest in character-building activities during the summer break. Children and families will be encouraged to explore the outdoors during the summer holidays, as a series of fun tips and events for kids happening across the country will be signposted each week.
August 5, 2019
Polygiene Wins Outdoor Award
After dedicated outdoor testing and lively discussions in a remote mountain area of Austria, an international jury came up with the winners of Scandinavian Outdoor Awards for next year’s spring/summer season. Announced at OutDoor by ISPO, the jury stated that the Sustainability Award winner Polygiene/Odor Crunch, ‘can be a game changer, not only for the outdoor business but for the entire apparel industry.’
August 4, 2019
Merrell’s Most Sustainable Trail Runner
Global footwear brand Merrell has launched its most sustainable trail runner to date – the Bare Access XTR Sweeper featuring recycled materials wherever possible.
August 3, 2019
Salewa To Stop Plastic Packaging
Mountain sports equipment manufacturer Salewa is extending its commitment to sustainability by doing away with plastic packaging. Environmental protection is an integral part of the overall sustainability strategy of its parent company, the Oberalp Group. From July 2019, the company has been shipping 60% of products purchased via its ecommerce site in a speciallymade Salewa Grassbox.
August 2, 2019
Eco Engineering Drives Polartec Evolution
With the term Eco-Engineering™ (an initiative aiming to use recycled and biodegradable materials across the whole product line), Polartec captured my imagination. With its products, it created not only a new category but also revised expectations on the performance of outdoor clothing.
August 1, 2019
Team Salomon Scores Victories At DoloMyths Run
The Golden Trail World Series aims ‘to promote professional trail runners as the world-class athletes that they are, to showcase and protect the awe-inspiring nature and environments where we play and compete and to acknowledge the amazing, passionate fans as an essential ingredient in the sport.’
July 31, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 