Good Gear: Arbor Collective Celebrates 25 Years of Sustainability Drew Zieff|February 3, 2021 Arbor has been crafting snowboards with Mother Earth in mind since 1995—before going green was hip. Twenty-five years later, the board builder returns to its roots, ensuring that its next moves are in sync with its environmental mission.
Good Gear: On Jess Daddio|January 28, 2021 Waste not, want not. How Swiss footwear company On is driving zero waste in the industry by shifting to bio-based materials and launching Cyclon, its subscription-based recyclable running shoe.
First Look: REI Co-op’s New Snow Outerwear Phuong Le|December 30, 2020 The line of ski and snowboard jackets and pants encourages winter play for everyone with extended sizing, clean designs and approachable pricing.
Good Gear: Cotopaxi Focuses on COVID-19 Relief Courtney Holden|November 23, 2020 The llama logo brand has donated a portion of its earnings to fighting poverty since its inception. Now it's focusing on coronavirus relief.
Good Gear: Green Guru Breathes a Second Life Into Old Gear Drew Zieff|November 13, 2020 The Colorado-based company teamed up with REI Co-op to produce travel kits made of old bike tubes, sleeping pads and climbing ropes.
Good Gear: Protect Your Head and the Planet with a Helmet Heather Balogh Rochfort|October 16, 2020 Bike helmet brand Thousand recently became climate positive, proving that doing good and making gear can work.
Good Gear: “Climate Neutral” Label Helps Consumers Shop Their Values Phuong Le|October 1, 2020 After going carbon neutral, founders of Peak Design and BioLite urge others do the same. Their nonprofit certifies brands that measure, reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions.
Good Gear: PrimaLoft Creates a New Way to Make Insulation More Sustainable Ryan Wichelns|July 22, 2020 The insulation manufacturer’s P.U.R.E. technique removes the need for energy-sucking ovens, which should reduce its emissions by 48 percent—and make your next puffy jacket a little greener.
Good Gear: Splitboards That Bring People Together Drew Zieff|April 16, 2020 For surging snowboard brand Weston, giving back and growth go hand in hand.
Good Gear: From Wasted Wool to Wearable Warmth Kelly Bastone|February 6, 2020 Swedish brand Fjallraven turns discarded wool into a ridiculously cozy jacket.
Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean Leslie Hsu Oh|December 6, 2019 Outdoor-lifestyle brand United By Blue prioritizes impact over sales.
Good Gear: Smartwool’s Intraknit base layers will revolutionize your closet Kelly Bastone|October 4, 2019 The company’s latest innovation feels great—and marks a significant shift in the way technical apparel is made.
