Sustainability Archives | REI Co-op Journal

Red microfibers can be seen under a microscope.

Microfibers are in our environment. How are they getting there?

Aer Parris//October 31, 2019

Mounting evidence suggests tiny pieces of plastic are building up in our waterways. But where are they coming from? New research has answers. Read More...

REI’s Opt to Act Commitments

REI Staff//October 22, 2019

As we ask our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors, here’s what we’re committing to in return as part of #OptOutside. Read More...

REI CEO Eric Artz: We Must Opt to Act

Eric Artz//October 22, 2019

This year, we want to take #OptOutside a step further–both in the ask we’re making of you, our members, and the commitments we’re making ourselves. Read More...

How to Build a Life Based On Intentional, Mindful Consumption

Jenni Gritters//October 21, 2019

Members of the outdoor community, including REI staff, share their tips for embracing minimalism, zero waste and other mindful consumption trends. Read More...

Good Gear: Smartwool’s Intraknit base layers will revolutionize your closet

Kelly Bastone//October 4, 2019

The company’s latest innovation feels great—and marks a significant shift in the way technical apparel is made. Read More...

Products for the Planet

Jenni Gritters//September 30, 2019

Sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard. Learn about 10 of our favorite products at REI that can help you reduce your environmental impact! Read More...

Get Ready To Wear Hemp

Kelly Bastone//September 20, 2019

Now that U.S. farmers can legally grow this drought-tolerant fiber, hemp is becoming a hot commodity among sustainable clothing brands. Read More...

Rewind Nature: The North Face’s Tim Hamilton on Sustainable Design

REI Staff//September 2, 2019

Tim Hamilton, global head of design at The North Face, weighs in on how we can rethink our relationship to and the production of consumer goods. Read More...

Rewind Nature: Eco Podcaster Kaméa Chayne On Conscious Consumption Over Fast Fashion

REI Staff//September 2, 2019

In this episode of Rewind Nature, author and podcast host Kaméa Chayne weighs in on choosing conscious consumption over fast fashion. Read More...

The future of backpacks looks more sustainable

Kelly Bastone//August 15, 2019

Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment. Read More...

A rock climber makes a careful move on a large boulder while three people look on, spotting. A snowy mountain and a line of parked cars appear in the background.

The Future Of Climbing Areas

Julie Ellison//July 30, 2019

Here are five popular destinations where climbers and land managers are taking action to mitigate impacts on their local crags. Read More...

A rock climber sits on a bouldering pad at the base of a rock, holding a book in her hands.

What’s the Role of Climbing Guidebooks in the Age of Apps?

Chris Kalman//July 26, 2019

Turns out, old-fashioned guidebooks still have a lot to offer. Read More...