REI Member Meeting 2019: Eric Artz Named New Co-op CEO REI Staff|May 6, 2019 REI leaders discussed the co-op's impact, the inspiration for the growth ahead and why fighting for life outdoors is more important than ever.
What The North Face’s Earth Day Petition Tells Us About Brands Taking a Stand Greg Dyer|April 22, 2019 The North Face wants Earth Day to become a national holiday. It's the latest example of how the relationship between businesses and consumers is changing.
Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development Aer Parris|March 15, 2019 Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.
COSTA Transforms Used Fishing Nets Into Sunglasses Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 COSTA’s Untangled Collection—a collaboration with Bureo to produce sunglasses from recycled materials—is the recipient of this year’s Root Award.
Mountain Biking is Booming in Appalachia—But What Does It Take to Get Trails Built? Jess Daddio|January 14, 2019 Throughout Appalachia, towns are embracing multiuse trail projects to help diversify their economies and improve community wellness.
Green(er) This Year: REI is Minimizing Impact With the Products it Makes Aer Parris|November 7, 2018 The co-op's goal: to transition all of the fabrics and trims in REI Co-op brand gear and apparel to be 100 percent bluesign® certified by 2018.
Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design Morgan Tilton|June 26, 2018 Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm.
Raising the Bar on Product Sustainability REI Staff|April 9, 2018 We’re excited to announce the release of the REI Product Sustainability Standards, aimed at elevating sustainability across our products.
How to Have a More Eco-Conscious Camping Trip Aer Parris|March 27, 2018 Greener camping is not too much different than greener living—it just takes a desire to do better by the planet, with a little planning.
Leave No Trace in Action Gemina Garland-Lewis|March 23, 2018 The year is 2001. I am 15 years old and it is my first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. My mother stands next to me at Morning Glory...
Journey to Sustainability Shelby Gonzalez|March 5, 2018 Thanks to industrial innovation and brand dedication to sustainability, you can now get more outdoor essentials with a lighter environmental footprint.
Less Snow Means Fewer Ski Days—and a Huge Loss of Cash Megan Michelson|February 27, 2018 A new report from Protect Our Winters looks at the economic impact of climate change on the $11.3 billion snowsports industry.
