Climate Change Threatens $11.3 Billion Snowsports Industry, Protect Our Winters Report Says Michelle Flandreau|February 22, 2018 The winter sports tourism industry in the U.S. added $11.3 billion in economic value and supported more than 191,000 jobs in the winter season of 2015–2016, according to a new report from Protect Our Winters (POW). But warmer winters and decreased snowfall “threaten the livelihood of an entire industry."
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
Meet Mario Molina, the new executive director of Protect Our Winters Megan Michelson|December 21, 2017 Molina discusses his goals at POW, why he thinks climate change should be the outdoor industry’s next big issue, and the future of ski resorts.
For the Long Haul: Making and Maintaining Gear That Lasts Charlotte Austin|November 13, 2017 Outdoor brands are extending the lifespan of their clothing and gear through in-house repair shops, customer education and the use of recycled products.
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.
