Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development Aer Parris|March 15, 2019 Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.
COSTA Transforms Used Fishing Nets Into Sunglasses Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 COSTA’s Untangled Collection—a collaboration with Bureo to produce sunglasses from recycled materials—is the recipient of this year’s Root Award.
Green(er) This Year: REI is Minimizing Impact With the Products it Makes Aer Parris|November 7, 2018 The co-op's goal: to transition all of the fabrics and trims in REI Co-op brand gear and apparel to be 100 percent bluesign® certified by 2018.
Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design Morgan Tilton|June 26, 2018 Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm.
Raising the Bar on Product Sustainability REI Staff|April 9, 2018 We’re excited to announce the release of the REI Product Sustainability Standards, aimed at elevating sustainability across our products.
Journey to Sustainability Shelby Gonzalez|March 5, 2018 Thanks to industrial innovation and brand dedication to sustainability, you can now get more outdoor essentials with a lighter environmental footprint.
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
For the Long Haul: Making and Maintaining Gear That Lasts Charlotte Austin|November 13, 2017 Outdoor brands are extending the lifespan of their clothing and gear through in-house repair shops, customer education and the use of recycled products.
How Sustainability Standards Are Changing the Face of Gear—and the Planet Michelle Flandreau|September 29, 2017 Learn how outdoor brands are integrating sustainability into their gear and clothing, and helping move the industry forward.
