Arbor Ambassador Marie-France Roy on Snowboarding and Sustainability Aer Parris|November 1, 2017 The gulf between snowboarding and environmentalism has been vast—even though the board community relies heavily on the environment. Over the...
Packing It Out 2017: Leave It Better REI Staff|October 25, 2017 Five months. 4,700 miles. 2,130 pounds of trash. On April 26, 2017, Seth Orme and Abby Taylor set out on a cross-country bike tour to pic...
Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People Vik Sahney|October 9, 2017 For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta.
How Sustainability Standards Are Changing the Face of Gear—and the Planet Michelle Flandreau|September 29, 2017 Learn how outdoor brands are integrating sustainability into their gear and clothing, and helping move the industry forward.
REI’s Renewable Energy Efforts Kirk Myers|May 1, 2017 We have long recognized the connection between energy use, climate change and the health of the outdoor places we love. Join the effort.
REI Co-op’s 2016 Stewardship Report REI Staff|April 5, 2017 Belonging to the REI Co-op means being a steward of the outdoors. REI shares the co-op's 2016 stewardship report in a simple infographic.
How We Talk About Stewardship and Sustainability REI Staff|March 15, 2017 We, the REI Co-op, have simplified and revamped the way we report our annual stewardship report and sustainability efforts. Learn more here.
Microfibers: What We Know So Far Vik Sahney|February 14, 2017 Today, we are taking a moment to share what we know so far about microfibers, an emerging topic that REI is tracking closely.
REI Celebrates Sustainable Design: The Root Award REI Staff|January 10, 2017 The Root Award highlights the most innovative, responsibly designed new product of the year.
Understanding Flame Retardants in Camping and Backpacking Tents Vik Sahney|April 26, 2016 Duke University published a study co-sponsored by REI on flame retardant treatments in camping tents. We sponsored this work because we felt that the industry had an opportunity to learn.