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11/06/2024

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31/05/2024

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Tougher legislation, complex traceability and deeper CO2-calculations are just a few issues sustainability teams need to tackle – with the global environmental polycrisis as backdrop. How can outdoor companies find their way and not get swamped in daily operations? Suston reaches out to industry c...

06/05/2024

The Suston Monthly -

Tougher legislation, complex traceability and deeper CO2-calculations are just a few issues sustainability teams need to tackle – with the global environmental polycrisis as backdrop. How can outdoor companies find their way, and not get swamped in daily operations? Suston reaches out to industry ...

12/04/2024

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When it comes to outdoor clothing and equipment, "Made in EU" is often shorthand for social and environmental superiority. In this guide, discover ten brands that manufacture in Europe - and the sustainability advantages this entails. Read more...

08/03/2024

The Suston Monthly -

No, this is not the classical magazine gear guide - this is the Suston version. We believe that the most sustainable outdoor products are the ones that are used over and over again. Editor-in-Chief Gabriel Arthur goes ski touring and chooses ten favorites that have stood the test of (a very long) ti...

05/06/2023

To maintain its status, Europe's outdoor capital needs to move forward in one key area.

Neighbor to the French Alps and a favorite hub for outdoor companies and nature-loving citizens. Annecy is one of Europe's outdoor capitals. But to maintain this status, the city needs to move forward in one key area.

05/05/2023

Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel. But how does it hold up against wind, rain and other forces of nature?

Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel, enabling brands to dramatically cut the carbon footprint of their products. But in a branch where performance is key, how does rPET hold up against wind, rain and other forces of nature?

13/04/2023

At the bottom of this deep valley in Montenegro runs the Komarnica River. Will its fate be like so many others, tamed by a wall of concrete? Or can it, like the Vjosa, be protected?

Deep at the bottom of this river valley runs the Komarnica River. But it's precisely the valley's depth that makes it attractive for hydroelectric dams. Can this achieve the same destiny as Vjosa, or will its fate be like so many others?

07/03/2023

Why's it so hard to get a decent climate footprint of a single product? Suston reaches out to ClimatePartner to find out.

We’ve calculated global and national carbon emissions, and businesses have increasingly measured carbon footprints from Scopes 1-3. But somehow, an accurate carbon footprint for a single product continues to thwart us. Until now?

03/02/2023

We've all seen elaborate plans to collect marine plastic pollution, but what about stopping it at its source and keeping plastic in the supply chain?

Find out how ocean-bound plastic recycling is part of the solution in this interview with OceanCycle co-founder Ryan Schoenike.

Companies using OceanCycle certified material are responsible for recycling more than 1 billion plastic bottles, diverting ocean-bound plastic waste. Suston meets with co-founder Ryan Schoenike to learn more.

20/01/2023

Next week, tune in as this ski community celebrates three decades of inclusive mountain culture.

Can the outdoor community become more inclusive? Absolutely, and the Whistler Ski and Pride Festival has spent the last three decades demonstrating how.

13/01/2023

What can you say, how can you say it, and to whom? Find out how the outdoor industry is responding to Green Claims uncertainty.

When it comes to sustainability communications, what you can say and to whom has become the hot topic of the year thanks to impending substantiating green claims legislation. But the rules are so far unclear how is the outdoor industry responding?

07/12/2022

Hard goods are stepping up their sustainability game! Check out Suston's guide to products demonstrating cutting-edge sustainability innovations.

From outdoor stoves to backpacks to eco-designed skis. Hard goods expert Joel Svedlund provides a chronological guide to products demonstrating cutting-edge sustainability innovations – and what challenges lie ahead.

05/12/2022

Check out Suston’s Editor-in-chief Gabriel Arthur 5 key sustainability take-aways from ISPO Munich!

Suston’s Editor-in-chief Gabriel Arthur has asked around about sustainability at the trade shows since 2005. Read his report from the latest ISPO Munich, with five major themes of what it was like returning to Messe Munich after the pandemic.

21/11/2022

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At the end of November, ISPO Munich opens its doors for the first time since 2020. Tobias Gröber and Lena Haushofer share why the show has become even more relevant for the sustainability crew.

07/11/2022

How far would you go for knowledge? Meet two adventurers spending eighteen months in a cabin without electricity or water in the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard - in the name of "Citizen Science." http://ow.ly/E35850LpomM

02/11/2022

Performance Days is here! CEO Marco Weichert shares how at this year's Functional Fair Fabric, it’s “time to score” on reducing carbon emissions. http://ow.ly/2ei150Lpo99

14/10/2022

With global supply chains a mess and a general lack of labor and environmental oversight, could “nearshoring” production back to nearby countries be the solution? Suston explores the bicycle apparel industry’s efforts to find out.

Is "nearshoring" production back to nearby countries the solution to pandemic, war and climate woes? We take a deepdive into the bicycle apparel industry's efforts to find out.

11/10/2022

According to Lisa Skedung from RISE, there's a "strong will to put an end to 'Forever Chemicals,'" or PFAS. Find out how this newly released guide can help us succeed.

Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it's proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to these "forever chemicals."

09/09/2022

Forget Green Growth. Find out why for author of "Less Is More" Dr. Jason Hickel, only Degrowth can save us from ecological catastrophe. http://ow.ly/PtXy50KA4V7

07/09/2022

Why wait? Meet the outdoor companies leading the way towards renewable energy:

Many wait on politicians to sort out renewable energy production. Suston meets with three outdoor brands and retailers that, through their own wind and solar initiatives, are already leading the way.

05/09/2022

Want to avoid greenwashing accusations? 'As long as the data is correct, it is good enough' says the Norwegian Consumer Authority. On one condition... http://ow.ly/3AnG50KA0LZ

In response to the Higg MSI controversy, the Scandinavian Outdoor Group hosted a digital forum where the Norwegian Consumer Authority, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and other members of the industry could put this case to rest. Still, just one question remains.

12/08/2022

Ready to take on Scope 3 emissions? Suston asks Outdoor Industry Association and European Outdoor Group on what brands can do to get started. http://ow.ly/1vCj50KgGlq

Over the last few years, climate initiatives within the outdoor industry can be summarized in three words: measurements, offsetting and commitments. But while clear data and bold targets are important, effective action is what truly counts. Suston reached out to the industry organizations to hear ho

10/08/2022

What exactly is Regenerative Agriculture, and is it worthy of the hype? Suston meets with Savory Institute to find out! http://ow.ly/2SNu50KgGab

Its enemies call it a dangerous experiment. Its champions call it a silver bullet. What exactly is Regenerative Agriculture - and will it ever see the light of day?

06/07/2022

"Activism used to scare me," shares Cira Riedel. Find out how Patagonia's activist surf camp changed her misconceptions of not just the ocean – but of activism as well. http://ow.ly/9t5J50JMmvX

The temperature is rising – more and more people in the outdoor community choose to take a stand. Cira Riedel from Suston’s collaboration partner Greenroom Voice shares how an activist camp changed her vision of the ocean – and what needs to be done.

01/07/2022

The summer shows OutDoor by ISPO and OR Summer Market have come and gone. Check out Suston's recap here! http://ow.ly/lcAb50JMmkr

At this summer's fairs OutDoor by ISPO and OR, many of the outdoor industry's sustainability experts gathered - finally! Suston's editor-in-chief was in Munich and our partner at the Ranger Station talks about the highlights of the Denver trade show.

08/06/2022

We trust aluminum for our most important outdoor needs: Pots for our cooking, poles for our tents and carabiners for our rack. But can we trust this material comes from responsible sources?
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Incredibly abundant, easily recyclable and with clean production widespread, low-impact aluminum is already available in many industries. Unfortunately, the outdoor industry is not yet one of them.

06/06/2022

Outdoor brands have any number of climate collaborations to choose from. But have you heard of the retailers that are also joining forces under the Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment?
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How can retailers minimize their carbon footprints? By walking together and supporting the brands that are leading the way, says the pan-European retailer network ORCC.

03/06/2022

A last-minute expedition cancellation followed by an invasion the next day. Meet the award-winning Ukrainian mountaineer now making sure the outdoor community's gear gets to those in need. http://ow.ly/ypm450JoUhh

Last November, Nikita Balabanov made a heroic first ascent in the Himalayas. Today, he is the main link between supporting outdoor brands and the war front in Ukraine. Suston reaches out to learn more.