1% For The Planet
1% For The Planet is an international organization with 1,200 businesses members, who contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 2002, 1% has given more than $200 million to environmental nonprofits since then. Member businesses include Patagonia, Backpacker's Pantry, Klean Kanteen, and many other businesses in the outdoor industry and other industries.
Bank of America doesn't oppose drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. So The Conservation Alliance dropped them.
Earlier this month, The Conservation Alliance announced that it would end its association with Bank of America over concerns about the institution's commitment to environmental protection, abruptly severing a partnership that has lasted for years. "Today, we are announcing our ...read more
Industry Buzz: L.L.Bean goes wholesale, Great American Outdoors Act, an environmentally friendly bank account, Honey Stinger moves into new offices, BACKPACKER TV
L.L.Bean wades into U.S. wholesale: The legacy brand has announced that, for the first time, it will enter into wholesale partnerships in the U.S.—starting with Nordstrom, Staples, and the sporting goods store Scheels. [Business Insider] Coronavirus in Yellowstone: Tests have ...read more
Buy a pair of shades, get five pounds of trash pulled from the ocean
In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, Colorado-based Zeal Optics is throwing down an admirable challenge to its customers. For every pair of sunglasses, goggles, or lenses sold from June 8 through the end of the month, the company will yank five pounds of harmful plastic waste ...read more
Backpacker's Pantry President Rodney Smith dies after ski accident near Boulder
The outdoor community is mourning Rodney Smith, the president and owner of American Outdoor Products who died on Jan. 2 after a tragic ski accident at Eldora Mountain, just north of Boulder, Colorado. He was 57. "He left us all too soon but spent his final days doing what he ...read more
Industry Buzz: Cusa Tea, Romp, Jeremy Jones, Allied Feather & Down, a deadly fall from Angels Landing, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Awards for outdoor creatives: ROAM, a Boulder-based online community for adventure creatives, is honoring the very best outdoor and adventure photographs, short ...read more
Industry Buzz: Transit to Trails, Camber Outdoors, Denver Merchandise Mart, 1% for the Planet, and a ski psyche video
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] S.O.S. in a Nalgene: A message in a Nalgene bottle sent down the Arroyo Seco River saved a family in need when waters were high and fierce along the waterfall ...read more
Industry Buzz: Mountain High Outfitters, Mystery Ranch, POW, TNF grant recipients, and a $1K digital detox opportunity
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] A dream job that requires unplugging? SatelliteInternet.com is hiring someone to take a digital detox for two nights in Joshua Tree National Park and then report ...read more
Industry Buzz: Old ORTOVOX beacons, Tentrr, Merrell and Hike It Baby, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. As of today, 96 brands—Outdoor Industry Alliance, KEEN, KAVU, and more—have joined The Plastic Impact Alliance to make Outdoor Retailer a more sustainable trade ...read more
Like a ski pass, but for environmental nonprofits
In the same way that the Epic, Ikon, and Mountain Collective ski passes have revolutionized the ski industry by giving passholders access to multiple mountains, 1% for the Planet's new pass program is transforming the way individuals can donate to environmental nonprofits. ...read more