Archive for December, 2008
Pete Saari, who co-founded Mervin Manufacturing more than 25 years ago with Mike Olson, says that up until recently, people were often surprised by the company’s strong environmental policies; policies that have been in place since Mervin’s inception.
For more than two decades, they’ve been committed to using earth-friendly materials… Read the rest
In our ongoing series on interviews with companies using progressive materials, we talked to Sam Mix, Associate Marketing Manager at Osprey Packs. Osprey has long been a big name in the realm of sustainable packs, and the company’s sustainability measures go farther than just their gear. Osprey headquarters run on… Read the rest
Outdoor apparel company Nau made a huge buzz in the sustainability world back when it first launched. Unfortunately, earlier this year in the face of the risky capital market, the brand committed to sustainable clothing and business practices had to shut their doors. But in the short time that Nau… Read the rest
Large sporting events, even if they are for fairly environmentally low impact sports like cycling and running, take their toll on the environment. A well run cyclocross race is a conglomerate of various energy sucking systems: computers to log race times, sound systems and PA’s to alert spectators what’s going… Read the rest
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As human beings, we need water to stay alive. We consume, cook and clean with it on a daily basis. But our water consumption isn’t only on account of keeping us hydrated; virtual water is embedded in many of the products that we encounter in our everyday
In case you haven’t been reminded lately: when you go grocery shopping, you should bring your own bag. It’s advice we hear all the time– mostly since doing so prevents us from taking home environmentally UN-friendly, disposable plastic bags– but remembering to take your re-usable bag every time you go… Read the rest
Keen Footwear does a great job of supporting organizations and community projects, and this holiday season is no different. The outdoor company will donate $5 of every purchase from the Keen website between now and December 25, 2008 to local food shelters and food banks around the country.
But Keen’s… Read the rest
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Colorado-based Mountainsmith is no newcomer to the outdoor industry. Launched in 1979, the company has won many awards for its various packs that fit everyone from the serious alpinist to the casual urbanite. In recent years the Mountainsmith name has become synonymous with sustainability, being one of
Adam Boesel is pedaling a Human Dynamo exercise machine at The Green Micro Gym in Portland, Oregon. The energy captured by his effort will be enough to power the gym’s stereo for up to two hours.
Still in its first year of operation, Boesel’s small community gym has gained international
