Higg Index
Industry Buzz: Edwin Drummond, OOFOS, BLACKYAK, Dynafit, and a new Out Alive Podcast episode
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] Cotopaxi is living up to their creed to Do Good. They announced in a recent press release that they will adopt the Higg Index standard in an effort to increase ...read more
Industry Buzz: DAC adopts Higg Index, ice climbing essay, Frank Hugelmeyer, Tailwind Nutrition, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. President Donald Trump proposed tariffs on all imports from China, including outdoor footwear and apparel; the public comment period starts in June. Outdoor ...read more
Industry Buzz: Bankruptcy, avalanche death, Mammut, Wigwam, and a puffy coat think piece
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Poler Stuff, a hipster Portland, Oregon, apparel company, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and laid off at least nine of its employees. Founded in 2011, Poler was ...read more
New report: Benchmarking the outdoor industry’s sustainability efforts
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) debuted the first-ever sustainability benchmarking report on Day 1 of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. “We can’t ignore how our products are made and how that impacts our communities,” said Beth Jensen, senior director of sustainable ...read more
Beyond the polybag: The new frontier in sustainable packaging
If you glanced at your garbage can or recycling bin right now, what would you find inside? Chances are, it’s a jumble of plastic and cardboard – and you’re not alone. According to the EPA, nearly 30 percent — a whopping 76.7 million tons — of municipal waste is comprised of ...read more