Good Gear: From Wasted Wool to Wearable Warmth Kelly Bastone|February 6, 2020 Swedish brand Fjallraven turns discarded wool into a ridiculously cozy jacket.
How to Reduce Your Impact As a Skier Lily Krass Ritter|January 24, 2020 We asked pro skiers and snowboarders for their tips on being more green.
Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean Leslie Hsu Oh|December 6, 2019 Outdoor-lifestyle brand United By Blue prioritizes impact over sales.
Microfibers are in our environment. How are they getting there? Aer Parris|October 31, 2019 Mounting evidence suggests tiny pieces of plastic are building up in our waterways. But where are they coming from? New research has answers.
REI’s Opt to Act Commitments REI Staff|October 22, 2019 As we ask our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors, here’s what we’re committing to in return as part of #OptOutside.
REI CEO Eric Artz: We Must Opt to Act Eric Artz|October 22, 2019 This year, we want to take #OptOutside a step further–both in the ask we’re making of you, our members, and the commitments we’re making ourselves.
How to Build a Life Based On Intentional, Mindful Consumption Jenni Gritters|October 21, 2019 Members of the outdoor community, including REI staff, share their tips for embracing minimalism, zero waste and other mindful consumption trends.
Good Gear: Smartwool’s Intraknit base layers will revolutionize your closet Kelly Bastone|October 4, 2019 The company’s latest innovation feels great—and marks a significant shift in the way technical apparel is made.
Products for the Planet Jenni Gritters|September 30, 2019 Sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard. Learn about 10 of our favorite products at REI that can help you reduce your environmental impact!
Get Ready To Wear Hemp Kelly Bastone|September 20, 2019 Now that U.S. farmers can legally grow this drought-tolerant fiber, hemp is becoming a hot commodity among sustainable clothing brands.
Rewind Nature: The North Face’s Tim Hamilton on Sustainable Design REI Staff|September 2, 2019 Tim Hamilton, global head of design at The North Face, weighs in on how we can rethink our relationship to and the production of consumer goods.
Rewind Nature: Eco Podcaster Kaméa Chayne On Conscious Consumption Over Fast Fashion REI Staff|September 2, 2019 In this episode of Rewind Nature, author and podcast host Kaméa Chayne weighs in on choosing conscious consumption over fast fashion.