recycled PET

In the outdoor world, many brands are incorporating recycled materials into both hard and soft goods, a trend that we here at Wend HQ applaud.  But in the case of recycled plastic bottles, or as it’s called in the industry, recycled PET, are we simply creating another commodities market that… Read the rest

In terms of size, socks may be small, but just like every other product on the market, they still have an environmental impact. Many socks are made from cotton, which when grown conventionally is a water- and pesticide- intensive crop, accounting for 16% of global insecticide releases. Add to that… Read the rest

Trash is trendy. We talk about it, write about it, complain about it, and now thanks to progressive companies, we’re even starting to wear it. Launched in May 2007, apparel brand Atayne is all about talking trash, at least when it comes to outfitting those with active lifestyles. At just… 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

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

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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

Originally published in Wend Volume 3 Issue 1
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Last summer, I had the privilege of visiting Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. On a bus journey deep into the desert on the way to Mount Sinai, we drove through a dramatic valley. Peering out of the window of the heavily-air-conditioned