https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0 I am a person with many hobbies in the outdoors. I am passionate about the environment and keeping my consumption as sustainable as possible. I like to research the gear I buy beforehand to make sure the company is ethical and makes long lasting products that can withstand the elements. The term sustainable can be too general and can be hard for consumers to pin down what that means for a brand. I hope this database can help the research process and highlight sustainable companies and the steps they are taking towards protecting the planet. en-us 2023-08-01 19:08:16 UTC 2023-08-08 20:51:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2014/01/06/217080/6b32dae9b357589113516bd21defa37d.jpg embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654346983 Cotopaxi - Gear For Good
A company based out of Utah, they focus on creating durable gear made sustainably with an emphasis on giving back to poor communities in Latin America. They are apart of 1% For the Planet.]]> 2023-08-01 19:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654346983 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654348170 1% For the Planet - "Certified Impact, Made Simple"
A company part founded by one of the founders of Patagonia. Originating in the Patagonia store in San Francisco in 2002, the company has expanded to many other companies. Their mission is to donate 1% of all sales to environmental organizations.]]> 2023-08-01 20:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654348170 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654352729 Patagonia 
An outdoor gear company based in Ventura, California. Apart of 1% For the Planet with several other sustainability efforts including Patagonia Action Works "We support organizations working on issues in the areas of land, water, climate, communities, and biodiversity" (Patagonia, 2023).]]> 2023-08-01 20:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654352729 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654354119 Janji - "Responsibility is the intersection of sustainable choices with social and ethical practices" (Janji, 2023). 
Janji is a running apparel company based out of Boston, Mass. They focus on making their clothing as durable as possible from recycled materials so they do not need to be replaced as often. Their products are Bluesign certified, and their mailers are made from 100% recycled materials. 2% of all proceeds go to nonprofit partners with the goal of providing clean water access to all. ]]> 2023-08-01 20:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654354119 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654358427 Arc'teryx
An outdoor gear company based in Vancouver, Canada. They are focused on the longevity of their products. "The most sustainable purchase is no purchase. Buying pre-loved ReGEAR™is your next best move" (Arc'teryx, 2023). They have made commitments to a Science-Based Carbon Target on Climate Action, efforts towards a circular economy, working with communities that work to remove any barriers to the outdoors, FairTrade certification and improving working conditions where their products are manufactured.

]]> 2023-08-01 20:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654358427 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654362263 La Sportiva
Italian climbing, hiking, and skiing company with their North American HQ based in Boulder, CO. Their focus is making their products as sustainable as possible and keeping production transparent with consumers. They are partnered with dozens of climbing, hiking, and skiing companies with an emphasis on community and accessibility for varying skill levels. ]]> 2023-08-01 20:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654362263 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654432500 Parks Project 
A clothing company dedicated to donating money to national parks to preserve nature and a mission: "We're empowering the next generation of Park Champions to preserve the parks we love and leave it better than we found it (Parks Project, 2023). This company is B corporation certified.]]> 2023-08-02 00:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654432500 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654438677 Bedrock
A sandal company based in Montana. Their sustainability efforts can be seen in their zero plastic packaging and in the products themselves. Some of their models are made from recycled materials such as the Cairn Geo. They also offer a repair program. Bedrock is Bluesign Certified as well as a part of 1% For The Planet.]]> 2023-08-02 00:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654438677 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654521868 Outdoor Voices
An NYC company that has since moved to Austin, Texas. Outdoor Voices is an athletic clothing company with commitments to sustainability and creating products with longevity in mind. They also prioritize circularity; ensuring a way to repurpose and recycle clothing after use. ]]> 2023-08-02 02:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2654521868 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658198822 REI
An outdoor gear company, originally from Seattle. REI has a strong Co-Op as well as a resupply section in stores. Customers can shop preowned goods from the resupply. REI takes measures to ensure climate action and equity in the outdoors. "Since 2021, more than 50,000 members of the REI community wrote to Congress urging action on climate, equity and conservation, helping to pass two historic bills" (REI, 2023).]]> 2023-08-08 18:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658198822 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658223527 KÜHL Clothing
A clothing company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. They are an independent company with a priority on ethically sourcing quality materials. "KÜHL will not over-produce. Over production is a waste of working capital, resources, and is overall, environmentally unsound. We make a great product for a fair price" (KÜHL, 2023).]]> 2023-08-08 19:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658223527 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658227097 Wild Country 
A climbing hardware company based out of Bangor, UK. They are a part of the Oberalp group; a group of mountain outdoor gear companies that prioritizes social and corporate responsibility. "We don’t see sustainability as a distant goal, but a mindset, reflected in our daily actions and decisions" (Wild Country, 2023).]]> 2023-08-08 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658227097 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658249504 Mammut
A climbing gear and outdoor clothing company based in Seon, Switzerland. They are committed to making quality gear while being mindful of the materials they use. They highlight the use of recycled polyester and feathers from ducks that have been treated well. They are transparent withe their customer base in this sense and offer a supplier list and full responsibility report.]]> 2023-08-08 20:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658249504 embo5862 https://padlet.com/embo5862/tfd0g8jryfqlp7l0/wish/2658255520 Outdoor Research
An outdoor clothing company based out of Seattle, Washington. They pride themselves in manufacturing outdoor gear that is Made in USA with ethical working conditions. "Outdoor Research is a proud founding member of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps" (Outdoor Research, 2023). Outdoor Research is transparent on their website about the state of climate change and their efforts. For example they use recycled materials in their clothing as well as ethically sourcing for their down products.

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