Green Steps Program is a concept that calls out companies adopting green practices in their product, policies and business tactics in and around the outdoor industry. More and more businesses (and consumers) are choosing to do business with environmentally responsible brands, and this is one way to find out who's doing what. The goal for this program is to encourage, step by step, the spread of ecologically sound best practices throughout our industry.
Some additional new steps for Outdoor Retailer include:
* Paper badges (recycled paper and soy ink) - no more petroleum based badges * Recycled aisle carpet - reused at each Outdoor Retailer show * Recycled booth carpet - offered to exhibitors in each service manual * Biodegradable food ware - utensils, plates, napkins, cups, sandwich containers * Renewable energy - We still support 100% wind energy for every show we produce * Recycled trash programs - We recycle everything! All cardboard during exhibitor move-in as well as all trash from the show floor is recycled * Promotion of Carbon Offset Program
Did You Know?
The Salt Palace lets nothing go to waste. All trash collected under the roof of the Salt Palace is taken to a transfer station and sorted. What this means: Every bag of trash is sorted for recyclables and only solid waste is sent to the dump. Recyclables include; plastic, cardboard, paper and aluminum. You can feel secure in knowing that your trash is being recycled simply by placing it in ANY trash can during the show. What needs special attention is the placement of all biodegradable items food containers and cutlery - into the proper containers so they can be taken to the local compost pile and turned into mulch and fertilizer for local growers.
Traveling to Salt Lake City? Offset your carbon imprint with the OIA & Outdoor Retailer Carbon Neutral Travel Program! Click on the button to offset your travel.
As an outdoor business you may already be taking steps that lessen your environmental impacts and reduce your energy and material needs, waste, and carbon emissions. Small steps by many across an entire industry are one way to see noticeable gains in reducing CO2 over the long run. OIA has extended the Carbon Neutral Traveler Challenge, which provides a way for businesses to take steps toward lowering their emissions.
Here’s how it works:
Travel to, from, and during Outdoor Retailer produces carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Carbon offsets allow you to ensure that in the future, clean alternative wind energy is produced in lieu of carbon intensive coal fired energy. You are offsetting the carbon that you have already emitted, reducing future carbon emissions, and helping to grow the availability of clean energy by supporting new wind energy projects. If you purchase your offsets through Native Energy, you’re also supporting projects on Native American tribal lands that build strong regional economies.
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Outdoor Retailer Green Step Program Contributors: Aspenware, Inc. Barb McKechnie barb@aspenware.ca 877-547-6495
At Aspenware, we make planet and people friendly products such as compostable wooden knives, forks and spoons.
Our packaging is biodegradable cellulose bags labeled with recycled paper tags.
Made from incidentally harvested birch and aspen (which have a shorter lifecycle compared to most of British Columbia’s forests), no trees are cut down to make our product.
“Doing what is right for customers, family, friends and forests” stands for the synergistic relationship that we believe should exist between people and nature.
Wood is renewable, recyclable and biodegradable making it the material of choice for people today and for future generations. Brooks Sports, Inc. Tiffany Putnam tiffany.putnam@brooksrunning.com 425-951-7369
Brooks introduces in July the first biodegradable midsole, BioMoGo, which in enclosed landfills biodegrades into reusable byproducts in about 20 years versus up to 1,000 for traditional EVA midsoles.
Brooks’ new shoe box and all of its inside stuffings, wrappings, and shoe stays are made from 100% recycled materials and feature only non-toxic soy-based inks.
Brooks’ proprietary HPR Green outsole—featured in its Trail, Motion Control, and Walking footwear—is a durable, long-wearing compound made by replacing some of the petroleum-derived carbon with sand.
Compression Molded Preform (CMP) process, Brooks’ eco-friendly midsole manufacturing process, reduces manufacturing waste by 50 percent as compared to traditional midsole manufacturing methods.
For printed collateral including brochures, catalogs, P.O.P., and apparel hangtags, Brooks almost exclusively uses paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and printing is done with soy-based inks. Repreve (Unifi, Inc.) Bett Anderson, Marketing Manager marketing@unifi.com (336) 294-4410
COMMIT - Unifi’s commitment to sustaining and preserving the earth’s natural resources is an enduring, global effort that involves company-wide participation in environmentally-responsible practices, including the development of eco-friendly, sustainable products.
REDUCE - Repreve, Unifi’s SCS certified 100% recycled polyester yarns, reduces energy consumption and conserves Petroleum resources by offsetting the need to produce virgin polyester.
REUSE - Unifi reclaims and reuses water and energy from condensation and dye baths to help run its manufacturing operations, and also participates in company-wide recycling programs.
RECYCLE - Behind every mound of post-consumer waste is a mountain of pre-consumer waste – so Repreve is produced with both post industrial fiber as well as post consumer plastics.
CONSERVE – For every 1 lb. of Repreve yarn produced, 61,000 BTU's are conserved, or the equivalent to 0.5 gallon of gasoline. 22 Designs Chris Valiante chris@twentytwodesigns.com 208-354-0553
22 Designs recycles and composts everything possible at our office/shop complex, and we have been proactive in increasing recycling opportunities in our community.
We have reduced the embodied energy of our HammerHead bindings each of the last 3 years.
We reuse shipping boxes gathered from local outdoor retailers to ship our products.
Our entire office and shop are lighted with compact fluorescent and fluorescent tube lights. Indigenous Designs Scott Leonard scott@indigenousdesigns.com (707)571-7811
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Our product development uses environmental impact, such as Organic Cotton fibers, and fair trade labor practices as a key component and criteria for measuring feasibility of new products and processes.
COLLABORATION - We are involved in national, international and local progressive groups such as Co-op America, Organic Exchange, SVN, and Fair Trade Federation, all to collaborate and increase our level of sustainability.
LOCAL COMMUNITY - We are involved in local socially responsible endeavors, including - Hosting Global Exchange/Fair Trade meetings once a month, Supporting a Sustainability Tour Series, and participating as sponsors of local Green Events.
CORPORATE CULTURE - We are committed to encouraging a "green" culture by educating and informing everyone in our company about the importance of sustainability and fair trade in the marketplace.
EDUCATION THROUGH MARKETING - We have continued to use our marketing dollars and people power to further educate outside our company about Organic Cotton, Fair Trade and other sustainability issues i.e. spearheading "Green Steps." Ailin Erin Bell info@ailin.com (888)280-8320
Dedication to our planet: As a member of 1% For the Planet, Ailin donates one percent of sales to the restoration and protection of the natural environment.
Dedication to green building: Ailin makes use of alternative energy sources, down cycled materials, and energy efficient technologies in its NYC office space.
Dedication to eco-friendly fibers: Ailin offers products made from bamboo, recycled soda bottles and other post-consumer recycled materials.
Dedication to multi-functional design: We design each garment for more than one function, helping to extend its life and thereby reduce its overall ecological footprint.
Dedication to thinking outside the box: The majority of our business is conducted online, via online conference calls, chatting and intranets that enable uploading documents and support streaming media. This saves cost and reduces our overall environmental footprint. All Terrain David Kulow david@allterrainco.com (617)332-1960
All Terrain's primary mission is to sell natural remedies developed by and for outdoor enthusiasts who expect high performance in themselves and the products they use.
The company has grown from our passion for the outdoors and is based on fun, friendship, and the desire to protect our environment for future generations.
The products are environmentally friendly, using all natural ingredients and their packaging is made from recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable material.
An equally important mission for the company is to promote environmental conservation. The revenue from the products it sells helps All Terrain to fund, not only its operations, but also some of its environmental initiatives.
Protect you and your family's outdoor adventures with All Terrain's; 100% Deet-Free Insect Repellents, Remedy Rubs, Sun Protection Products, Functional Soaps, First Aid/Hygiene and Nutritional Supplements. Aloe Up Suncare Products Scott Ainsworth sainsworth@aloeup.com (800)950-2563
Aloe Up Suncare Products are based with at least 35% pure Natural Organic Aloe Vera Gel and uses only the necessary chemicals to help protect your skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
Aloe Up Suncare Products are certified biodegradable & reef friendly.
Aloe Up Lip Balms are Aloe based and Petroleum-free.
Aloe Up does NOT use animals for testing of any ingredients.
Aloe Up does NOT use oils, including Mink Oil, in its formulas. American Backcountry Frank Hintz frank@americanbackcountry.com (828) 684-2690
American Backcountry is utilizing Organic Cotton Tee Shirts and employing direct to cotton printing via water based, non-plastisol inks.
Our Fundraising Tee Shirts have raised over $50,000 for industry non-profits such as Leave No Trace, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.
Our Organic Tee program is fully "made in America". All garment production and printing is handled in North Carolina.
Our sublimation Tee Shirts on wicking fabrics utilize an environmentally friendly printing process. American Park Network Joel Saferstein joel@americanparknetwork (212)581-3380
American Park Network guides are printed on recycled paper containing a minimum of 10% post consumer waste, using soy based inks. Our cradle-to-cradle philosophy ensures that all manufacturing waste is recycled.
To minimize fuel consumption in distributing our nearly 6 million guides, we partnered with Schneider Logistics to develop intelligent load management and intermodal transportation systems.
In 2006, we donated more than $1 million in media exposure to not-for profit organizations that support stewardship and sustainability of national parks and other public lands.
American Park Network team members commute on foot, by bike, mass transit or telecommute.
American Park Network guides are the official publications of the National Park Foundation and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Axis Outdoor / Granger's Waterproofing Mike Curtis mikec@watershedusa.com (425)303-1410
Granger's provides top performance without environmental compromise. All major outerwear brands use fluoropolymer DWR's. Independent tests prove Granger's to be 100% safe (source; Oko-test 5/2005)
Granger's waterproofing is 100% compatible with factory applied DWRs and provides the highest performance & durability, meaning fewer re-applications and high efficiency. (source; Stiftung Warentest magazine test 11/04).
Granger's Water-repellent treatments and cleaners have been tested and approved to the high standards of the European Federal Environmental Agency.
Granger's cleaners offer odor protection & are effective even in hard water. Second washes or extra rinse cycles unnecessary to remove grime, residues and odors. Saves water & energy.
Granger's cleaners and re-proofers improve the performance and extend the effective life of outdoor garments which conserves resources and makes good environmental sense. Brunton Jason Kintzler jkintzler@brunton.com (307)857-4781
Brunton is a leader in the development of solar and portable power products for the outdoor industry.
Brunton has developed a myriad of solar power products, using both polycrystalline and amorphous silicone technologies, with applications ranging from car camping to expeditions to humanitarian services.
The largest baseplate compass manufacturer in North America, Brunton recently started using 100% post-consumer recycled materials in their compass packaging. Brunton recently brought the GreenHeat camp stove to market, the world's first 100% non-petroleum vegetable-based fuel.
Brunton has broken ground on a new corporate facility that will house office, manufacturing, warehousing and shipping space and will prominently incorporate solar technology into the design. Chaco Inc. Dave Knutson knutson@chacousa.com (970)527-4994 ext.2204
Chaco believes shoes should be for wearing not for landfills, so we focus on using durable materials and making them resoleable and re-webbable.
Chaco donates 3% of all after tax profits to non-profit environmental groups, including The Conservation Alliance, the Sierra Club, American Whitewater, Leave No Trace, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.
Chaco's headquarters in Paonia, Colorado uses geo-exchange to heat and cool our building taking advantage of the constant temperature of the earth, and significantly reducing our use of fossil fuels.
Chaco switched in 2005 from a hot melt glue to water-based adhesives, reducing potential for toxic exposure, furthering our protection of both workers and the environment.
Chaco employees make living wages with full benefit packages including medical, 401(k), ESOP, and a unique education benefit. Chaos Headwear Gary Supple SKITOPS@frontier.net (970)871-1193
The First is in our Chaos World Beat collection: Natural Organics. We offer a line that is organic and uses natural dyes.
We have concentrated on natural fibers in their raw state and now, further research has allowed us to introduce color into this category through use of reactive vegetable dyes.
We offer Certified Organic Cotton, Hemp, Cotton/linen blends.
Packaging: We are also bringing in new brand/product labels made of cork to enhance further the natural feel of this line. Colorado Trading & Clothing Company Tyler Swan tswan@coloradoclothing.com (303)393-1202
SOYBU: Soy and Bamboo married together create a garment that feels like cashmere, is cool on the skin, naturally anti-microbial, extremely durable, and easy to care for all while being environmentally friendly.
Production and Development: CTCC regularly visits their factories and have independent auditing for factories to give employees a clean and safe environment to work in.
Caring About Our Family: CTCC has maintained the same vendors for the last 10 years as well as offering flex-time work schedules, 100% paid medical expenses, 401k, and profit sharing bonus pools for employees.
Giving Back: CTCC donates a percentage of our product to charities locally and nationally in order to be socially and environmentally responsible. Striving to Help: We are consciously making an effort to seek out new organic and natural materials. Consoltex Inc. Christopher Gibbs cgibbs@Consoltex.com (514)335-7030
Eco-Smarts: Branded under its Earthwhile banner, Consoltex offers a variety of eco-friendly fabrics using various natural, organic and recycled materials.
Consoltex environmental programs has produced a 12% reduction in energy consumption and a 26% decrease in CO2 emissions since 1990.
Consoltex recycles in excess of 300,000 cubic meters of water annually.
Consoltex has installed steam doors and a solar wall air-preheating system that has produced an annual energy savings of 1400GJ while reducing CO2 emissions by 70 tons.
Consoltex has converted operations to a metal halide lighting system generating an energy savings of approximately $100,000. Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Nicole Miller nmiller@costadelmar.com (800)447-3700 ext. 140
Costa Del Mar believes that fish stocks and their habitats are cultural, economic, and recreational resources that must be actively and wisely maintained for future generations.
Costa Del Mar believes water ecosystems, marine fisheries, recreational angling and the industries they support, are all inextricably linked and form the basis of our marine environment.
Costa Del Mar believes education, improved regulations and enforcement, habitat protection, and research are the keys to ensuring marine ecosystems, hence, recreational fishing for the future.
Costa Del Mar believes remaining silent in light of the speed at which fish stocks are being depleted by over-harvest and waste is as much a travesty as the problem.
Costa Del Mar supports the following organizations and conservation groups involved in fisheries and habitat management: International Game Fish Association, Coastal Conservation Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance, The Billfish Foundation and Adopt-A-Billfish. DuPont Company Maribel Rivera Maribel.rivera@usa.dupont.com (302)999-3507
DuPont pioneered a way to produce 1, 3 propanediol or PDO from renewable resources, mainly corn sugar. 1, 3 propanediol is a key ingredient in the production of Sorona polymer.
Substituting renewable resources in the production of Bio-PDO, reduces the use of petrochemicals in the production of Sorona.
DuPont Sorona polymer is manufactured in a continuous polymerization process; as a result, processing problems and waste generation are minimized, leading to increased productivity and efficiency and more consistent quality.
The advantages of transitioning to a bio-based manufacturing process for PDO include a smaller environmental footprint and less energy consumption.
On a pound for pound basis, production of Bio-PDO consumes about 40% less energy than product of its petrochemical-based counterpart. On a pound for pound basis, production of Sorona using Bio-PDO consumes 40% less energy than nylon. On a pound for pound basis, production of Sorona results in 50% less greenhouse gas emissions than petrochemical based nylon. ECOnscious Stefan Bergill stefan@econscious.net (603)767-6680
ECOnscious offers organic cotton T's, totes, hats, beanies and sweatshirts for wholesale as blanks or private label programs.
ECOnscious is committed to using eco-friendly fibers in everything we do.
ECOnscious is a member of 1% for the planet, donating a minimum of 1% of our sales to environmental groups protecting our natural resources.
With ECOnscious product you can reduce your environmental footprint while increasing your promotional impact. Earth Creations Candice Woodward candice@earthcreations.net (800)792-9868 ext 106
Our garments are dyed using an earth friendly process that uses clays instead of salts and harsh chemicals.
Organic cotton fabric is used in our garments.
We also use a hemp/organic cotton blended fabric for many of our women's clothing line.
We are proud to have been one of the first to use organic linen, for our Keyna V clothing line.
We also offer specials to our customers who prebook for Earth Day and our "Organic Holiday." ECCO Richard Simeone rsimeone@Mullen.com (978)468-8942 ECCO founded the Danish Council for Sustainable Business Development, which is a group of progressive Danish commercial companies that collaborate on topics of environmental concern and sustainable business practice.
ECCO's leather inlay soles are made with vegetable tanning process, which reduces the use of harmful chemicals, and feature recycled fiber cushioning.
Through ECCO's Flesh to Fuel program, they are replacing diesel with bio fuel extracted from the fleshy waste materials, which represents approximately 20% by weight of the raw hide, in their tanneries and factories.
Through the Flesh to Fuel program, bio fuel replaced 8,000 litres of diesel, reducing CO2 emissions by 22 tons per month in the last three months of 2006.
ECCO meets the criteria of threshold values for harmful chemical substances on the internationally recognized SG list and has gone beyond the list to include other critically harmful substances. Ecowood Retail Displays Colette George ecowood@plexuspacific.com (530)926-1786
Our mission is simple - to provide elegant efficient retail display options for our customers while reducing the use of new lumber and the amount of wood refuse being deposited into our landfills.
We create retail displays systems from post-consumer and post-industrial reclaimed lumber, perfectly blending the beauty of real wood with the ethic of sustainable reuse. Only water borne finishes and stains are used with the lowest VOC emissions on the market today.
We have an ongoing effort to reduce paper use in both our operational and our marketing functions. All paper that is used is of non-bleached recycled content whenever possible and waste is shredded for easier decomposition.
All wood waste from our facility is offered to our community free of charge for their use.
Founding member and contributor to the Northern California Stewardship Fund that has been created to take care of the natural, cultural and rural environments throughout Siskiyou County, CA. Equinox Lori Wannop explore@equinoxltd.com (570)322-5900
Equinox gear is made in Pennsylvania, saving energy through conservative shipping practices and recycling boxes for product shipping as well as combining shipments allowing for reduced fuel consumption.
Equinox creates and manufactures its outdoor gear in a refurbished pajama factory, preserving the architectural and historical integrity of the community, conserving raw materials and energy.
Equinox implements a reduce, reuse and recycle program for paper, metal, glass and plastic, limits fabric waste by recycling fabric scraps and is taking steps towards becoming a paperless company.
Equinox products incorporate limited packaging allowing for less waste. Hang tags and paper packaging are printed with water soluble soy inks on 100% post consumer recycled paper.
Equinox supports numerous organizations promoting preservation and education of our earths resources; NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), Appalachian Trail Conference, Leave No Trace, Ducks Unlimited, and the Outdoor Industry Association. EverLite Mr. Dale Jones dale@newlite.com (805)541-5475
Solar powered by highly efficient monocrystalline solar panels.
Environmentally friendly Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargable batteries.
6 hours of full sun provides 20+ hours of brilliant white L.E.D. lighting.
Perfect for indoor / outdoor use. Light does not attract moths and other flying insects.
Photocell activated lighting for automatic dusk to dawn operation. Fox River Mills, Inc. Joel Anderson joelanderson@foxrivermills.com foxsox@foxrivermills.com (800)247-1815
Fox River’s knitting mill is an international model for “green” companies, and is part of a state-of-the-art environmental initiative in its hometown of Osage, Iowa.
Fox River’s forward-thinking waste stream reduction program has reduced annual waste volume by more than 50% since it was begun in 1991.
Water-reclamation and heat recovery systems warm the mill during winter by recirculating excess heat; in the summer, two wells on site provide water to air condition the mill.
Fox River promotes recycling in all areas; packaging papers, boxes, etc. are recycled and all wool scraps are ground up for dog beds or car seat stuffing.
Fox River is constantly looking for ways to incorporate environmentally-friendly technology into its socks, including all-natural silver, organic merino and corn-based Ingeo fibers. Guayaki Yerba Mate Drinks Mic LeBel mic@planetfriendlypr.com (207)563-7695
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle - Yerba mate is nature's most nutritious and balanced energy source providing 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and an abundance of antioxidants and caffeine.
Market Driven Restoration - Guayaki creates markets for organic rainforest yerba mate, which provide a sustainable alternative to destructive practices such as deforestation for lumber, cattle grazing and monocrop agriculture.
Protecting the Rainforest - Cultivation of Guayaki mate on the 12,500-acre Itabo Preserve generates revenue to maintain the Preserve - a haven for 330 bird and mammal species identified as one of the best examples of sustainable agriculture in South America.
Fair Trade - Guayaki's farmers are paid two to three times the market rate a strong incentive to generate premium organic, rainforest-grown mate instead of pursuing less sustainable options.
Shade-Grown Because Guayaki's mate grows in the rich rainforest soils under a canopy of towering hardwood trees, it tastes better than sun-grown, possesses more nutritional properties and respects wildlife habitat. Guyot Designs Sloan Russell Sloan@GuyotDesigns.com (650)331-7287
We have introduced a "Closed Loop" program which highlights reclamation and re-use of our products.
2% of the sales of our Utensils are donated to foundations that support the development of sustainable business practices.
Our catalogs and other printed material are printed on Living Tree Paper.
Our stainless bottles are made using the cleanest possible technology. Hemp-Sisters Ed Edmundson Info@Hemp-Sisters.com (866)465-4489
Hemp-Sisters is a fair trade company that works with several working women's co-ops, weaver associations, and small cottage industry producers in Kathmandu Nepal to create unique, high quality, sustainable fiber clothing and accessories.
The production of these items require almost no electricity as we use traditional pit looms to make our fabric and hand knit most of our hats, handbags and scarves
No chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, or softening agents are used in the cultivation or production process.
All items are made with natural fiber materials including hemp, nettle, cotton, recycled silk and wool. High Country Accessories F Christian Nelson cnelson@ritextile.com (401)722-3700 ext. 1490
Athletic and Boot laces made from 100% recycled milk bottles. Durable, colorful and recyclable.
Comes in any style or color.
Exclusive to Shoe Gear Brand the leader in economically friendly package and product design in the shoe care and accessory category.
Made in the USA.
Private Label programs OK. HighGear USA, Inc. Jaime Hatfield jhatfield@highgear.com (828)681-0335
HighGear uses recycled materials for product packaging and shipment packaging.
HighGear has enacted a workplace recycling program at the suggestion of employees and the program has been in place for 2 years.
HighGear supports Leave No Trace and the Conservation Alliance organizations.
HighGear is also a strong supporter of various other environmental causes and organizations. Honey Stinger Len Zanni len@honeystinger.com (970)963-2045
Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger supports the use of alternative energy sources and obtains approximately 51% of the energy for its office space and warehouse from a wind-generated power company.
The company's 2005 consumer catalogs and marketing materials will be printed using a percentage of recycled, post consumer waste paper products and environmentally conscious ink products.
Honey Stinger works to protect the environment by reusing or recycling corrugated boxes, paper, cans and bottles, and encouraging bicycle and car pool commuting. HO YU Textile Co., Ltd. Charles Jwo charles@hoyu.com.tw +886 2 2999 9989 #315
Recycled PET fabrics for Rucksacks and Fleece Jacket
For a beautiful and prosperous future, HO YU makes every endeavor to develop technology not only in reducing the pollution but recycling the waste material to eliminate permanent impact on the Earth.
HO YU launches the Green project to use recycled PET material to produce energy-conserved fabrics, offering wide-range usage in garment, backpacks, as well as industrial applications. ITW Nexus Global Brian Greene Brian.greene@itw-nexus.com (847)493-7196
Research-We are currently involved in extensive research to develop the most environmentally friendly products in our industry.
Recycle-Our materials are recyclable, reducing excess waste in the environment.
Reclaim-Our manufacturing operation reclaims material within the manufacturing process.
Reuse-We reuse packaging materials and encourage our employees to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, etc.
Reduce-Designs are executed with a maximum performance from a minimum of material reducing material processing time. Ibex John Fernsell jfernsell@ibexwear.com (802)457-9900
At IBEX we have a passion for wool, balancing exceptional comfort with the environmental responsibility of a renewable, biodegradable and efficient natural resource.
IBEX embraces sustainability along with the luxury of wool by pursuing eco-friendly fabric treatment methods, which are as gentle to the wool as they are to the environment.
Within a year, we'll introduce our first product made with 100% organic IBEX wool, a full-zip midweight merino sweater in men's and women's styles.
We also work with a local yarn-maker to convert our scraps into usable fiber, saving as much as 15,000 yards of fabric annually.
At IBEX, we make humane animal treatment a priority, and work with New Zealand merino growers to help promote good animal welfare. Inov-8 Off Road Running Shoes Lesley Keenan lesley@inov-8.us (877)88-Inov-8
LEAN, GREEN PACKAGING: We use lightweight recycled and recyclable shoe boxes. We have eliminated stuffing shoes with paper and are exploring ways to cut the use of boxes altogether.
DURABLE, REPAIRABLE SHOES: Our shoes are made to be re-soled when needed. We offer a re-soling service, allowing you to double the life of each pair you buy.
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION: Car usage is kept to a minimum as the majority of staff gets to work by foot, bike or bus. We avoid issuing personal company cars.
MINIMIZING WASTE MATERIALS: Rubber and plastic waste cut to 1% of our total usage. We have reduced EVA off-cuts to 25%, of which half is used in children's footwear.
SMART AFTER-SALES: Any shoes that are returned to shops, (and we don't get many) are assessed using digital photography whenever possible. This saves CO2, time and postage. ISPO Dieter Tremp www.messe-muenchen.de/id/28282 (415)868-8882
Ecology and environmental responsibility were central issues when building the New Munich Trade Fair Center, the home of ISPO, where they also provide guidelines for operational policies.
ISPO's exhibit halls feature an 835,000 sq ft. solar roof, still considered the World's largest roof-mounted photovoltaic system, also serving as Europe's solar-energy test site for solar cells and power inverters.
This use of renewable energy at ISPO's home actively avoids the burning of fossil fuel which would cause the release of some 3,300 tons of carbon dioxide.
ISPO and Messe Munich practice Reduce-Reuse-Recycle principles at all levels from food services to the on-site resource-separation plant and massive rainwater receptacles for replenishing the center's lakes.
ISPO actively encourages the use of public transportation by providing entirely free access to Munichs subways, trains and buses for each event's 80,000+ show attendees and exhibitors. Java Juice Inc. Richard Karno Rkarno@yahoo.com (323)930-3910
Java Juice is made from 100% organic coffee beans and triple filtered water period.
Coffee beans for Java Juice are certified fair trade.
Our coffee beans are certified shade grown meaning they are grown under a canopy of indigenous trees that provide habitat for native and migratory bird species.
Coffee beans for Java Juice are sourced from cooperatives and small farms that practice sustainable agriculture.
Java Juice packaging is designed to minimize waste. Juniper Ridge Western Wild Goods Hall Newbegin hall@juniperridge.com (800)205-9499
Juniper Ridge donates 10% of profits to groups who defend western wilderness.
Groups we've donated to over the past 5 years include: Sierra Club, California Wilderness Coalition, Center for Biological Diversity (Tucson), Environmental Information Protection Center (Garberville, CA), Oregon Natural Resources Council.
Our scented products are made from wild plant trimmings from the mountains and deserts of the west and we use these products to raise awareness for and defend western wilderness.
All of our wild harvesting is done sustainably, for the long term health of the plants, and with permission from the landowners and various public land agencies.
Rather than promoting a wide array of environmental causes, we focus specifically on western wilderness this is what our business is about, and this is where we can make the greatest difference. J.R.Liggett Ltd. James R. Liggett jrliggett@jrliggett.com (603)675-2055
All products are 100% Non-Detergent and "Truly" bio-degradable.
Most all packaging is either made from Recycled products or is Recylable.
Our Bar Shampoo requires No Plastic Bottles, No Coditioners, and Multi-Tasks.
We have been a GREEN company for 20+ years, starting out in the Natural Foods Industry.
All products are manufactured in New Hampshire USA - and are Earth Friendly, People Friendly, and Environmentally correct. KEEN, Inc. Erika Bruhn Erika@keenfootwear.com (510)337-3033 ext. 235
KEEN believes that supporting good causes is an obligation of financial success, and that respecting the environment is simply a matter of conscience.
KEEN contributes to American Whitewater, Big City Mountaineers, The Conservation Alliance, Friends of Forest Park, and Leave No Trace helping drive membership, outreach and encourage ongoing outdoor industry support.
In keeping with KEEN's philosophy of socially responsible business and conservation, KEEN has switched to a product catalog using recycled paper and printed with soy ink.
KEEN uses water-based solvents in the manufacture of their footwear and has switched to a 100% recycled material shoe form to help footwear maintain its shape.
Through company paid volunteer time, KEEN Employee Service Program supports employee involvement in conservation and social service efforts on a local and national level. Katie's Bumpers Jill Nazimek jill@katiesbumpers.com (866)642-0544 or (303)642-0544
Katie's Bumpers keeps everything to the minimum usage and we use recycled boxes from a local source. Passive Solar Heating heats our home offices.
Our dog toys are made from pre-consumer recycled materials including CHACO webbing.
We don't want our customers to pay for anything but the product, so we keep our packaging as low impact as possible.
All of our materials, including price lists, order forms, sell sheets, hang tags, are printed on recycled paper and at home and at work we recycle everything but dirty tissues!
We implemented an email list at the very beginning of the business and 90% of our marketing is web and email based. Why waste paper when you can email your information to your customers! Kialoa Paddles Meg Chun info@kialoa.com (541) 923-5355
We make wood paddles and recycle all of our wood products. (we pay to do this)
We recycle all paper products including mixed waste paper and all cardboard.
All office paper we buy is recycled paper from the Central Oregon Environmental Center.
We insulated our shop doors and all cracks. (it's very cold and very hot in the high desert)
We live 20 miles from work and carpool as often as possible. (wish we could paddle to work!) Kiss My Face Betty Jordan empressbjj@aol.com (203)222-0755
Kiss my Face has a long history of 25+ years with a key leadership position in the Health & Food Industry focusing on total personal body care.
We provide the most effective ingredients nature offers from Head to Toe and a few stops in between.
We use no articial color, no animal testing or ingredients, or unnecessary chemical or additives.
Our products are obsessively natural and Bio-degradable.
All of our packaging and containers are of recyable material. LiViTY-Outernational, Eco-Outlaw Collaboration Trevor Paul Martin trevor@livity.org (310)699-0353
Eco-fashion pioneers LiViTY-Outernational, and Freesoloist Michael Reardon, have joined forces to create the NEW "Eco-Outlaw" line, using exclusive eco-friendly LiViTY-textiles they have created a new breed of product dubbed "Eco-tech."
LiViTY's motto is "be the change you wish to see in the world" as quoted by Ghandi. LiViTY creates fashion-forward, functional, eco-conscious products to promote a sustainable future.
LiViTY creates sustainable-technical product that conveys awareness of sustainability to the world- reaching the youth, and legends alike, defining a truly positive lifestyle for the future generations.
LiViTY's partner factory has the most progressive standards for labor conditions and environmental protection, with grey-water treatment on site and serious focus on salvage and recycling of scrap material.
LiViTY's-Outernational has used gorilla marketing and word of mouth promotion to grow into some of the most important retail outlets in the fashion, streetwear and action-sports markets- next stop Outdoor. Lonely Planet Publications Marc Visnick visnick@lonelyplanet.com (510)893-8556 ext. 184
Every year 5% of company profit is donated to charities around the world.
We support local initiatives that are sustainable, empower the community, and have long term benefits.
We assist developing communities to provide for basic health and education needs, conserve resources, and protect the environment.
We support projects that highlight the positive attributes of tourism and the respectful preservation of heavily visited areas. McNett Corporation George Farkas sales@mcnett.com (800)221-7325
McNett’s line of care and maintenance products, including ReviveX Water Repellents and Cleaners, Seam Grip Seam Sealer and more, keep gear going longer – and out of the landfill.
We strongly believe a little should go a long way – our cleaners, water repellents, adhesives and anti-fogs are all highly concentrated, providing more treatments per ounce than comparable brands.
Most McNett formulas are either biodegradable or environmentally benign and we are researching new ‘green’ technology all the time.
We use the highest available post consumer waste content in our bottles and packaging and soy based inks on our labels and blister cards.
McNett proudly supports Sierra Club and Appalachian Mountain Club, and other organizations dedicated to preserving the environment and introducing people to the outdoors. Merrell Sue Harvey Brown harveysu@wwwinc.com (616)863-3906
In October 2006, our corporate headquarters switched its three office complex facilities in Rockford, Michigan to 100% renewable energy, becoming Consumer Energy’s largest user of renewable energy in Michigan.
Merrell shoe boxes are made from 100% recycled materials (85% PCR/15% pre-consumer) and are printed using soy-based inks. One-piece construction minimizes wastes and adhesives, which are water-based.
The cafeteria at corporate headquarters uses eco-friendly biodegradable and/or compostable food service utensils manufactured from 100% recycle paper products, corn, sugar beet and potato.
Merrell donates its worn, returned, and gently used products to local charities and service organizations.
Our UK office has a "Miles for Merrell" program encouraging employees to walk and bike to work. A Carpooling Incentive and Commuter Bike program at our Rockford, Michigan complex will take effect August 2007. Montrail Sarah English sarah@montrail.com (206)357-6224
All of Montrail's catalogs and sales material are printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy based ink.
We are in the process of removing all paper products from our shoeboxes in order to lessen our impact on the planet. Over the next year we will eliminate approximately 34,000 pounds of waste from our shoeboxes!
Montrail is a proud member of the Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organization of outdoor businesses whose mission is to support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas.
Montrail encourages and rewards alternate transportation to work. Car usage is kept to a minimum as most of staff gets to work by foot, bike, carpool or public transportation.
Montrail is a supporter of environmental organizations such as Leave No Trace, Access Fund and the Washingtons National Park Fund. Moon Shadow - Knitter's Guild from Peru Gary Supple SKITOPS@frontier.net (970)871-1193
The "Peru Collection" is supplied by 25 remote villages of a women's knitting cooperative in the highlands of Peru, surrounding the city of Cusco near Machu- Pichu.
These guilds use their local fibers, made of alpaca blends with our designs. This line takes longer to develop, special care - the results are beautifully hand crafted and custom.
They are a higher MSRP than the other collections and well worth it.
More styles than before, with a re-focus on a more "winter-resort" function with fleece linning, our new range is for younger skiier/snowboarder in mind 17-27 years of age.
It's sourcing allows for greater sustainability in remote regions of Peru. Native Eyewear Gina Giacoponello ginag@nativeyewear.com (888)776-2848 ext.114
Native Eyewear makes "Green Steps" a part of their daily routine.
In the kitchen you will find employees recycling plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass bottles. The warehouse follows the three Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) by donating re-used cardboard to other companies.
In the office, toner cartridges are always recycled and paper is re-used as note paper before going in the recycling box. Nikwax Ltd. Chas Fisher Chas.fisher@nikwax.com (800) 563-3057
Nikwax, a member of the Conservation Alliance, has been an industry leader in green manufacturing practices and products since its inception 28 years ago.
Nikwax is 100-percent committed to manufacturing aftercare products for the outdoor market that are free of fluorocarbonspowerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
Nikwax creates products that extend the lives of a broad range of apparel and technical gear, combating the throw-away mentality and encouraging conservation at a fundamental level.
Founder Nick Brown has been a leader in environmental stewardship, and recently created the Nick Brown Eco-Award, a $5,000 annual award recognizing corporate environmental initiatives.
Nikwax is sponsoring a 2005 expedition to Greenland to study global warminglikely the most important environmental issue in existence. Of the Earth Diane Ziff dziff@oftheearth.com (541)317-9266
OTE was founded in 1992 (of the earth) and is a leading developer and supplier of environmentally sustainable fabrics and clothing. OTE supplies organic fiber, organic yarn, organic textiles and organic apparel.
OTE is vertically integrated in China offering supply chain solutions for all organic endeavors.
OTE designs and markets the most recognized and respected brand of all natural and organic fiber apparel and accessories in the world.
New certified organic fabrics will continue to be introduced throughout 2005 (hemp, linen, ramie, bamboo, soy, silk, wool, merino, cashmere and yak).
Of the Earth is introduced a series of new men's and women's silhouettes in Certified Organic Cotton in Spring 05. Optic Nerve Greg Niver gniver@mountainshades.com (303) 462-0444 ext.15
Reuse and Recycling of the following items: Cardboard boxes, packaging, pallets, cans, bottles, and display parts.
Community - Optic Nerve helps support 3 local charities. S.O.S., Big City Mountaineer, and City Wild.
Biodegradable material on the adjustable rubber bridge rest.
Optic Nerve has partnered with Colorado 14ers. We are committed to preserving the mountains of Colorado.
Collect information from customers at tradeshows with an online data capture, not business cards, cutting down use of paper products. Osprey Packs Inc. Sam Mix sam@ospreypacks.com (970)564-5900
2007 will see the release of Osprey's ReSource Series daypacks and courier bags constructed of 70% recycled materials by content! Designed with the eco conscious urban warrior in mind, the Resource Series features 100% recycled PET main body fabric.
The Osprey Packs Pro Purchase Program requires a donation of $2.00 per transaction, with proceeds going to such non-profit organizations as The Grand Canyon Trust and the Alaska Wilderness League. In 2006, Osprey raised over $3,300 for environmental non-profits through the program.
The Osprey Sustainable Transportation Initiative offers incentives encouraging employees to use non-motorized transportation. Since implementation in 2005, more than 1700 individual, non-motorized trips have been made by Osprey Team Members eliminating 47,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
As a Conservation Alliance member and Outdoor Industry Association Business, Osprey Packs used its influence in recent years during Save Our Wild Salmon and Alaska Wilderness League lobbying efforts in Washington, DC.
Dedicated to green energy alternatives, Osprey currently meets 60% of its energy needs using wind, biomass and small hydroelectric, with a goal of 100% usage by 2010. Additionally, Osprey has begun planting drought resistant deciduous trees at our headquarters to conserve resources and save on heating and cooling costs. Outdoor Industry Association - OIA Ann Obenchain aobenchain@outdoorindustry.org (303) 327-3514
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION - OIA is the sponsor and facilitator of both the newly formed Eco Working group and the Fair Labor Working Group. Both of these groups work diligently to implement a process for outdoor industry companies to understand and improve their environmental and manufacturing performance. OIA has also brought the Green Traveler Challenge to the industry and Outdoor Retailer attendees. EVENTS- The OIA Events team works diligently to source green-minded venues and conduct green conferences, setting the standard for associations. The 2007 Rendezvous Conference will be held at a LEED and Green Seal hotel and the conference will be offset.
EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIP- On an ongoing basis, OIA provides thought provoking and forward thinking speakers and resources to the industry to address the multiple areas of sustainability. Venues include the Industry Breakfast, Retail Seminars, Outdoor University and the Rendezvous conference. OIA also provides resources to connect companies and vendors to achieve their green goals.
CORPORATE CULTURE - OIA is committed to encouraging a "green" culture by educating and informing our team members about the importance of sustainability in the marketplace. Our company's green team works to source alternative office products and resources for our office and inspire alternative staff transportation. For 2007, OIA will offset all staff travel. Patagonia Jen Rapp jen_rapp@patagonia.com (805)667-4768
Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program allows our customers to return their worn-out garments to be recycled into new clothing.
Keep your eyes open for our big announcement this show! Patagonia Footwear Emily Snayd Emily@cgprpublicrelations.com (203)426-1262
Patagonia Footwear designs the best product with no unnecessary harm to the environment. Patagonia Footwear products have a reduced impact on the environment by using materials such as:
Latex made from Hevea milk - Harvested from sustainably-grown Hevea trees. This unique latex has a microstructure that, when cured, creates thousands of cushioning air bubbles.
Better leathers - Leathers from tanneries with ISO 14001 registration, the highest of environmental registrations.
Hemp uppers - Hemp requires no pesticides and little water for growth. Provides for enhanced breathability and a shorter break-in period.
Ecostep outsoles - a Vibram-formulated outsole that uses up to 30-percent scrap rubber. Peregrine Outfitters Diana Johnson djohnson@pererineoutfitters.com (802)863-4228 ext. 230
We use only recycled paper from local printers for packing material and purchase recycled specialized material when possible.
We reuse boxes / pallets, and encourage our 3rd party clients to do the same.
We are active in encouraging personal recycling of paper, plastics and metals, and safe disposal of toxics.
We donate all money that would be spent on annual holiday cards, to our local food shelf reducing unnecessary paper waste and supporting our community.
During our recent warehouse expansion, purchased previously - used racking/equipment when possible. Pittards PLC Mike Dodd mdodd@pittards.com 011 44 1935 474321
The leather industry generally has a poor reputation for environmental care - SOME of it deserved historically but today's modern leather manufacturers have cleaned up their act.
The use of leather is environmentally sound-hides and skins as by-products of the global meat, wool and dairy industries are a renewable resource which the industry recycles.
Pittards as a company leads the way in its response to the environment being one of the first tanneries in the world to achieve ISO 14,000 certification to the International Environmental Management standard in the year 2000.
In 2000 Pittards had its first bi-annual environmental report, the 2004 version is now available and details the comprehensive program of work Pittards is undertaking to reduce chemical usage and waste - across the business.
Pittards continues to lead the way in seriously impactful environmental projects ranging from the incineration of waste to fuel processing to cleaner, more efficient processing throughout the business. Polartec Sabrina M. Angelone angelones@maldenmills.com (978)659-5520
Malden Mills has promoted the use of recycled content in fibers and fabric for over a decade. With the current convergence of global weather concerns, resource constraints, and both corporate and consumer awareness of the issues and opportunities, Malden Mills is redoubling its efforts in environmental responsibility with the launch of EcoEngineering.
Malden Mills is developing fabrics that ensure being environmentally responsible no longer requires sacrifice at the consumer level. With over 20 new renewable and recycled content fabrics available now and more on the way, Polartec fabrics occupy a leadership position in this category. prAna Demian Kloer demian@prana.com (760)566-1070
prAna offsets 100% of its electricity use for headquarters, employees homes and 250of its retailers with windpower.
prAna makes it a priority to connect with the younger generations and promotes environmental awareness by supporting and participating in outdoor education programs.
In prAna's efforts to reduce and recycle we use less paper in our daily activities by using paperless technology for retailers to place orders, correspondence and ship notices.
Incorporating natural fibers such as organic cotton and hemp has been a natural transition. Our organic collection has grown from 46 organic cotton pieces in Spring 06 to 79 organic cotton pieces in Spring 07.
All of prAna's catalogs, hangtags, workbooks and printed material are made from 100% post consumer materials and printed with soy based inks. Rafters Footwear/Bogs Footwear Bill Combs bill@raftersfootwear.com (800)201-2070
Rubber components leftover from cutting dies are returned to the raw materials factory and used for future production meaning less leftover upper materials.
Individual poly bags and egg crate packing have been eliminated using a smaller master carton with one piece of plastic wrap on the top of the carton to protect the shoes.
All paper, metal, and glass in our headquarters is sorted weekly and taken to the recycling center.
50% of all company employees bicycle to work with 100% participation in the warehouse.
Warehouse trucks now burn exclusively Bio Diesel. Shoreline Act2 GreenSmart Debbie Williams deb@laptopjackets.com (530)477-9780
Shoreline launches Act 2 GreenSmart, our first bags with all outside and inside fabrics and padding made with 100% recycled materials.
Shoreline’s GreenSmart initiative encourages technology and telecommuting, electronic communication and a commitment to eliminate all non-green merchandise by 2009.
Shoreline recycles all office materials such as paper and toner cartridges and utilizes GreenSmart shipping practices which include the minimization and reuse of packing and shipping materials.
All Act 2 GreenSmart marketing materials and packaging are printed on recycled paper with soy based inks and minimizes product packaging as much as possible.
Shoreline is a member of EPA Waste Wise, Fair Labor Association, Co-Op America, The Nature Conservancy and Natural Resources Defense Council. Sierra Designs Kate Hancock khancock@sierradesigns.com (303)262-3061
Sierra Designs' headquarters is 100% wind powered through a partnership with 3 Phases Energy Services. Our efforts divert 102,240 lbs of CO2 from entering the earth's atmosphere.
Sierra Designs' new booth is comprised of 75% green materials including: cork for wall coverings and greeting stand, 100% recycled carpet, and formaldehyde-free MDF for structural walls.
Sierra Designs is taking steps to develop more eco-friendly products across all categories including an introduction of COCONA, a wicking fiber made from coconut shells for S07 apparel, and DAC poles that are anodized through the most environmentally friendly process available.
Sierra Designs' marketing collateral is printed on post-consumer recycled paper
Sierra Designs recycles all corrugated boxes, bottles, cans, and office paper in an effort to reduce waste.
SkirtSports Meg Gill meg@skirtsports.com 303-442-3740
SkirtSports is launching a 40% bio-based “Green Skirt” using DuPont™ Sorona® fabric that will be unveiled at OR Summer Market and released Spring 2008.
With its "Convert to Skirt" campaign (trade-in for a free skirt!), SkirtSports will donate $10 per shorts brought to the SkirtSports booth at OR to Native Energies.
The SkirtSports headquarters in Boulder, CO focuses on clean air initiatives by offering incentives to employees with a Bike to Work Program.
SkirtSports is introducing an eco-friendly packaging initiative for the Spring 2008 product line through its manufacturing facilities in China and Costa Rica. SmartShield Sun Care Will Fawcett wfawcett@smartshield.com (800)343-1504
Our formulas are oil free and use all natural Aloe Vera.
Our products are eco-friendly and completely biodegradable.
Our products have been proven marine-friendly and will not harm fish or other marine life in general.
Our insect repellent is comprised of all natural essence of oils and has been proven "statistically equal to DEET" when repelling mosquitoes. Sole Custom Footbeds Claire Thompson claire@yoursole.com (866)235-7653 ext. 106
At SOLE we are committed to doing our part for the environment, therefore this past spring we converted all our packaging to the new SOLE Ecopack.
Ecopac is made from Natureworks PLA, an annually renewable resource-based plastic that is 100% biodegradable. Organic material, instead of petroleum-based, is used to make Ecopac so it biodegrades naturally in a landfill or compost heap leaving little or no environmental impact.
The SOLE family is an active group of employees, many of which typically bike to work in the summer months. SOLE supports this by promoting health and wellness.
As part of our mission and commitment to wellness, SOLE supports and sponsors grass-roots causes that aim to bring awareness to humanitarian and environmental issues. Sportif USA Tom Williamson tom@sportif.com (775)359-6400 ext.101
Founded a non-profit organization called FreeWheelin in 2004, which purchases adaptive sports equipment for the disabled and mobility impaired. To date, FreeWheelin has purchased 25 handcycle bikes, 3 specialized basketball wheelchairs, and sponsored several disabled athletes.
Donated over 5,000 units of clothing to the Hurricane Katrina effort in 2005 to the town of Laurel, Mississippi. Sportif contributes annually over 4000 units of product to local charity organizations.
Promote corporate re-cycling of all plastic, glass, and aluminum products. We re-use 95% of our corrugated boxes in all out-bound shipments to retailers.
Encourage paperless work environment through technology to in-house team, outside sales reps, and order entry.
Began incorporating Organic Cotton fabrics into product mix in 2003 and today over 70% of our cotton collection is Organic. Stanley Neil Burch neil.burch@pmi-worldwide.com (206)256-1219
Stanley products are made in factories that are leaders in the recycling of materials and recycling of water, also Stanleypackaging is made with 45% recycled material.
Stanley products are designed and manufactured to last for a lifetime. Our products are often passed from generation to generation, reducing environmental impact.
Stanley is a trusted supplier and leader in Social Responsibility with best practices in Code of Conduct compliance certified by third-party audits.
Stanley supports numerous international environmental organizations such as The Ocean Conservancy as well as local community non-profit organizations such as Hope Project.
Stanley is a global brand and company that embraces cultural diversity in offices and factories around the globe. Sterling Rope Company John Branagan john@sterlingrope.com 800-788-ROPE
We invite everyone to take part in our Rope Recycling Initiative. Don’t let old rope sit in your closet or worse, a landfill, Sterling can have it recycled for you!
Simply send us your retired dynamic climbing ropes or nylon slings from any manufacturer and we will take it from there!
We’ve partnered with an efficient recycling expert that repelletizes the nylon so it can be re-made into items like carpet fiber, telephones, coat hangers, children's toys and more!
We encourage reusing rope however; retired rope should never be used for life-safety! Miles of rope is produced every year so reusing it isn’t enough to reduce the environmental impact.
Together we can make a difference. Let’s keep climbers safe and also reuse the petroleum-based nylon for something else. Go to www.sterlingrope.com or e-mail us to find out more. Teko Socks James D. Heiden sales@tekosocks.com (800)450-5784
Think Beyond Organic: Teko believes there is more to creating "green" products than using organic fibers - every sock has our guarantee of non-toxic dyes, environmentally friendly fibers, recycled packaging.
Fair market price: Teko pays above market price for our holistic and sustainable Tasmanian wool, which is processed under strict European environmental standards (available on request).
Recycled Packaging and Materials: Our packaging is made from high recycled content board and we use recycled and green materials in our trade booth, office, and promotion.
Green Support: Teko donates 10% of our online sales to cityWild, Leave No Trace and The Conservation Alliance, and purchases American Wind energy certificates to offset all energy use.
Walks the Talk: 100% of Teko's line embraces the facets of people, planet, and profit by incorporating social and environmental sustainable practices throughout our product development and day-to-day activities. Teva Jaime Eschette jeschette@deckers.com (800) 433-2537 ext. 178
Teva is a proud member of Co-op America. We are committed to the guidelines set forth by Amnesty International in regards to human and workers rights guidelines.
Teva worked with Microban to develop a zinc based anti microbial, which is inert and safe for the environment. Microban Zinc is used in all Teva Footwear.
Teva uses 50% consumer recycled outsoles and 100% recycled webbing.
Teva continues to move towards the implementation of using water-based cements for the assembly of our footwear and soy-based inks for our printed materials.
Teva is a proud partner of American Whitewater and The Conservation Alliance. Thermore USA Joe DiGirolamo joe.digirolamo@thermore.com (800) 871-6563
Thermore is a branded thermal insulation noted for innovation, quality, value and service.
Traditionally, insulation products have been made with polyester fibers- which is derived from petroleum and is a finite resource.
Recently we have been investigating the option of using sustainable fibers as an eco-friendly alternative to polyester (i.e., corn fiber or PLA which is branded as Ingeo and is annually renewable).
Introducing Thermore Natural, the first thermal insulation made with sustainable fibers for outerwear and gloves.
Thermore, offering "greener" choices for a better tomorrow. Thinsulate Insulation and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material Colleen Horn Harris cahornharris1@mmm.com (651)733-1566
3M donated $600,000 to The Nature Conservancy, funding purchase of 2400 acres of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, to preserve one of the most biologically diverse and endangered forests on Earth.
Selected for the fifth time as the leader in the category of diversified industrial companies in the 2006 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), which tracks the performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.
3M Foundation, 3M and its employees and retirees donated $3 million to Conservation International to restoring threatened forests in China.
In 2005 and 2006, 3M was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy again by winning the Sustained Excellence Award for Energy Management in recognition of continuous improvement in energy management.
3M partners with The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International in Brazil, Mexico, China and the United States. The 3M Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to support environmental projects around the world to conserve lands and waters, and protect endangered wildlife. Thorlos Deb Lazenby dlazenby@THORLO.com (800)438-0286
Thorlos also uses only recycled or recyclable paper in its packaging.
Thorlos uses no materials that are damaging to the environment, and maintains material safety and data sheets on every chemical and agent used in manufacturing.
Thorlos maintains an active spill containment program even though it has never had a chemical spill.
Thorlos facilities have no underground storage tanks, contain no asbestos and produce no air contaminants.
Thorlos process water discharge point has been certified as leak free in soil sample testing. Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. Macy Allatt macy@timbuk2.com (415)321-6829
Timbuk2 has started to think about the way we manufacture our products in an effort to make this world a healthier, safer and cleaner place. Timbuk2 has removed all PVC from our core messenger bag products as of Spring 2007. We've replaced the vinyl liner with a TPU material, which is just as versatile and durable as vinyl, and better for the environment (vinyl is made from PVC and has negative environmental and health implications during its production and life cycle). Timbuk2 also removed the other PVC components of our bags, such as the essential reflector tabs and tails, to go completely PVC-free.
Timbuk2 is making bags out of Organic Hemp, Organic Cotton and other recycled/found materials including used banners and PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a material made from plastic bottles.
Timbuk2's tradeshow booth is 85% green. It's comprised of recycled steel and aluminum; All of the plywood used to create the walls, tower, counter, desk, riser, crates, etc. are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, which means they come from well managed and controlled forests; paints and other materials used are made with low VOC (volatile organic compound) which means that the vapors do less harm to the ozone layer.
Timbuk2 continues its efforts to use recycled paper in all of its POP and marketing collateral.
Timbuk2 designed the first completely sustainable, 'eco-efficient' bag in collaboration with William McDonough and the specifications of his Cradle To Cradle philosophy-presented at the 2006 Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference. TrapTek, LLC/Cocona Fabrics Jeanette Heimbach jeanette@traptek.com (720) 652 9726
Traptek,LLC develops natural technology products such as Cocona fabrics and yarns.
Traptek,LLC invented and patented the process of keeping particles active during fiber extrusion.
Cocona fabrics are created by using activated carbon made from coconut shells.
Cocona technology is contained within the fiber and provide these remarkable properties: Evaporative Cooling, UV Protection, Odor Management and Static Resistance
Cocona technology is contained within the fiber. Unlike surface chemical treatments, it will not wear off or wash off. United Knitting Walter T'kach wtkach@unitedknitting.com (732)446-6361
United Knitting a leader in the production of performance stretch knitted fabrics, is proud to introduce EcoSystems, a full range of environmentally friendly fabrics.
EcoSystem fabrics are made form post consumer recycled polyester and other sustainable resources that set the standard for environmentally friendly fabrics.
EcoSystem fabrics usher in a new generation of post consumer filament fiber that is more versatile and performance oriented, providing more options for our customers to participate.
Cocona "a natural technology" features fabrics made with activated carbon derived from coconut shells. It enhances the performance of fabrics by providing exceptional evaporative cooling, odor resistance and added UV protection.
Developing a line of fabrics utilizing recycled/sustainable fiber sources is an important way we can educate and share in the responsibility of envionmentally friendly practices. Vibram Tony Post tony.post@vibram.com (978)318-0000
Vibram's Ecostep is a new rubber compound formulated by using 30% recycled material from the outsole manufacturing process.
It has been tested and approved for high quality soles in dress and casual footwear applications, and is undergoing extensive field-testing for use in high-performance outdoor footwear.
Vibram rubber scrap from the manufacturing process has long been used as an additive to asphalt, improving highway durability, and in children's playgrounds making them safer.
Now Vibram takes its recycling efforts one step further by incorporating their scrap into quality Vibram soles.
With Ecostep, Vibram has found a way to continue its commitment to the outdoor conservation effort and still provide a high quality product to its customers. Watership Trading Companie Steve Leslie info@watership.com (800)676-4305
The Hemp used in Watership's natural hemp hats is grown without pesticides or fertilizers and is an important renewable resource.
Watership blends organic cotton with hemp to make the most comfortable and stylish natural sun hats available help protect the environment while protecting yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays.
Watership berets made with Polartec 200 series Recycled it's good to know a plastic bottle gets recycled into something as useful and long lasting as a Watership hat!
Watership is dedicated to supporting environmentally conscious material suppliers.
Watership is very diligent about recycling materials at their factory in Bellingham, Washington. WaveWalker, Inc. Lisa Markman Lisa@wavewalker.us (253)858-1778
WaveWalker Ethic of Excellence (WE) includes employing earth and human friendly processes and materials; we choose partners who share our ethic, and encourage associates to increase attention to green steps.
WE use recycled and recyclable materials; from our products to our publications, our shipping supplies to our sales contracts most WaveWalker materials have been, can be, or will be recycled.
WE inform and educate partners and customers about our eco-friendly processes and provide green opportunities using WaveWalker products and materials; from online paperless transactions to instructions for recycling shipping materials.
WE manufacture pedal powered kayaks that keep our waters free of pollutants; the Hydroglide Drive is lubricated with mineral oil, which is harmless in the unlikely event of a leak.
WE use a non-toxic rotomolding process that is employee and community friendly combining heat and Polyethylene, a recyclable food-grade plastic; you can literally eat off the hull of a WaveWalker. Wenger NA Dennis Piretra Email: dpiretra@wengerna.com Phone: (845) 365-3500 ext. 222 or (800) 431-2996
Wenger NA has begun to replace packing materials including PVC, Styrofoam peanuts and shrink-wrap, with those that are biodegradable or recycled.
Wenger NA currently recycles 25-30 tons of corrugated cardboard annually. We have implemented a larger recycling program to include glass, plastic, paper and aluminum.
Wenger NA will be sending approximately 30,000 watch batteries that were previously discarded annually to a recycler.
Wenger NA will be purchasing electricity from a company that requires all energy suppliers to have renewable energy components.
Wenger’s Green Team recommends and implements programs to minimize its environmental footprint, then monitors progress while encouraging participation and cooperation amongst employees and suppliers. Wenonah Canoe/Current Designs Christine Aitken ChristineA@wenonah.com (507)454-5430
We are a pioneer of the vacuum-bagging process used to mold our canoes and kayaks, receiving a National award in 1995 recognizing this processes reduction in emissions and waste.
We maintain a recycle/re-use program on everything imaginable, including: plastic, aluminum, Kevlar, foam, fiberglass, pallets, paper, cardboard, cheese cloth, newspapers, and even ink cartridges.
We maintain an internal solvent recycling program utilizing on-site re-distillation purification.
Wenonah Canoe/Current Designs proudly supports environmental non-profit organizations, including Boundary Waters Area Wilderness Foundation and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
We have a two mile stretch of adopted highway that we clean as needed.
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