Outdoor retailer bigwig Recreation Equipment Inc — known as REI to most of us — certainly does its part for the environment. The company believes in the use of solar power, has a couple of green prototype stores, supports carbon netural travel for its adventure trips, uses the ecoSensitive label to highlight products which have [...]
These cool beer cozies designed by Fletcher Chouinard Designs, and made by Ecologic Designs, are crafted from recycled Patagonia wetsuits, meaning you can keep your beer cold and eco-conscience clean.
How much neoprene waste is generated from wetsuits per year? About 250 tons. That makes your reycled neoprene beer cozy all the cooler.
Greenscool, a non-profit organization that installs renewable energy systems in impoverished schools around the world, just launched its first project in Guaymas, Mexico. One of the primary goals of the Guaymas Project is to salvage solar panels in neighboring San Carlos, Mexico, and repurpose them to help power a primary school in Fatima. The blog [...]
Greenscool, a non-profit organization that installs renewable energy systems in impoverished schools around the world, just launched its first project in Guaymas, Mexico. One of the primary goals of the Guaymas Project is to salvage solar panels in neighboring San Carlos, Mexico, and repurpose them to help power a primary school in Fatima. The blog [...]
Responsible footwear isn’t just about the materials that go into making them, but also how long they last. Fully aware that longer lasting footwear is key to sustainable gear, Patagonia recently partnered exclusively with Mountain Soles to offer resoles and repairs on the company’s popular footwear styles.
“We’re excited that Patagonia has developed footwear which can [...]
Greenscool, a non-profit organization that installs renewable energy systems in impoverished schools around the world, just launched its first project in Guaymas, Mexico. One of the primary goals of the Guaymas Project is to salvage solar panels in neighboring San Carlos, Mexico, and repurpose them to help power a primary school in Fatima. The blog [...]
Spring is just around the corner, and clothing companies’ new lines are quickly hitting the markets. In the realm of sustainable design, Horny Toad, a brand well known for its commitment to responsible choices from its clothing design to business partners, is introducing yet another sustainable material to its repertoire: Dri-Pulse.
Made using 85% recycled polyester [...]
When it comes to large scale sporting competitions, it’s hard to not have a significant environmental footprint; waste and carbon emissions of thousands of spectators and competitors are just the beginning when it comes to the impact that such an event can have. Fortunately some events are taking a more environmentally friendly stance when it [...]
Greenscool, a non-profit organization that installs renewable energy systems in impoverished schools around the world, just launched its first project in Guaymas, Mexico. One of the primary goals of the Guaymas Project is to salvage solar panels in neighboring San Carlos, Mexico, and repurpose them to help power a primary school in Fatima. The blog [...]
If you haven’t been paying attention, bike commuting is hot. With the communal conscience focused on environmental footprints, an economic recession and even health, commuting by bike is both eco, frugal and good for you. But in many circles there is still an underlying idea that bike commuting is only for avid cyclists or devoted [...]
