Entries filed under 'sustainability'

Sustainable Travel

bla bla bla. travel responsibly. the end.  ...

Posted by Liz Bee on May 18, 2012 5:26 PM & Tagged Travel and sustainability | permalink | Comments



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



Less is More (and Newsworthy): REI Packaging Makeover Gets Recognized

REI's packaging-reduction efforts continue to gather attention and elicit admiration, as this article published today (Dec. 22) in the British national daily The Guardian explains.  Among the article's highlights: •    How recycled plastic hangers helped shrink the environmental impact of REI-brand product hangtags. •    A look at the little things—twist ties, plastic bags, tape and staples—and their roles in packaging reduction. •    More on REI's strategy for slashing the use of paper and ...

Posted by KellyH on December 22, 2011 8:09 PM & Tagged environmental impact, packaging and sustainability | permalink | Comments



REI Releases 2010 Stewardship Report

Why does REI report on its sustainable business and CSR practices? REI's CEO and President Sally Jewell notes that 2005 was a turning point for REI's efforts in corporate social responsibility (CSR)—or stewardship as we refer to our actions.  It was the year we transitioned from "random acts of kindness" to a process-driven approach towards sustainable business thinking.  What changed in 2005 was the recognition that if we were truly going to make a difference, we needed to become better ...

Posted by Kevin H on June 1, 2011 2:07 PM & Tagged 2010 report, CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, FSC, GRI, community, greenhouse gas, reporting, stewardship, sustainability and volunteerism | permalink | Comments



Eco News: Jetboil® Introduces Tool to Recycle Gas Canisters

Three cheers for product innovation that solves environmental challenges.  In 2004, Jetboil® successfully entered the backpacking stove field with their innovative, efficient, lightweight cooking system. Now, working with REI, they have introduced CrunchIt™, a solution to the biggest challenge of disposable canister stoves. The challenge? How to responsibly dispose of empty butane gas canisters. Butane canister stoves have some great advantages, but users aren't sure how to recycle the empty ...

Posted by Kevin H on October 25, 2010 5:53 PM & Tagged Backpacking Stove, CSR, CrunchIt, JETBOIL, butane canister, recycling, stewardship and sustainability | permalink | Comments