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Pursuing Sustainability at REI: Eliminating What Shoppers Don't See Delivers a Big Win

When thinking about the sustainability of REI's operations, the complexity of the task quickly becomes apparent. Where does a person start? At REI, applying metrics against our environmental performance has helped us challenge conventional thinking (i.e., the "way we've always done it")—often in areas of our business that customers never see. Our annual stewardship report details one such area: our efforts to reduce REI's waste-to-landfill.  We reported on our waste in tons in our annual ...

Posted by Kevin H on May 1, 2012 3:42 PM & Tagged prAna, rei, sustainability and waste reduction | permalink | Comments



Fall 2012 Outdoor Gear: A Sneak Peek from the OR Show

What was the buzz at last week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show? Our roving reporter, Sara Lingafelter, recaps her experiences here. As North America's largest winter lifestyle and snow sports industry gathering, Outdoor Retailer attracts brands from all corners of the outdoor industry. Everyone from the largest established brands to first-time-exhibitor startups are here to share their wares. The show isn't open to the public, but credentialed members of the media are welcome, so for a ...

Posted by Steve T on January 25, 2012 2:10 PM & Tagged Arbor Collective, Columbia, LOLE, Outdoor Retailer, Scarpa, Vibram FiveFingers, or and prAna | permalink | Comments