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Eco Friendly Stories
Many of our suppliers have wonderful "Eco-Friendly" stories to tell. When we select new brands to carry we often look for an earth-friendly side to our partners. Being as involved in the outdoors as Algonquin Outfitters is, we see even in Algonquin Park how just a little garbage by careless people can effect Mother Nature in some drastic ways. Algonquin Outfitters supports several organizations directly:
Arc'teryx strives to continually become more aware of and sensitive to the environmental impact of our business practices. We evaluate our processes and continually implement new strategies to improve efficiencies and minimize our ecological footprint. Back to TopWinter Wildlands Alliance California Wild Heritage Campaign Badger Paddles... for those who dig the water. At Badger, we really try to take our social & environmental responsibilities seriously and are always looking for ways to be more effective in helping to reduce the amount of impact we have on our planet. When we include a Badger Paddle Sock with every adult canoe paddle we sell, we are helping to divert thousands of plastic bags from going into our landfills and water systems each year. And as the Paddle Sock fits most canoe & 2 piece kayak paddles, it's versatility allows it to re-used again and again. We also strive to lesson our impact by the finishes we offer and use. Our Badger Wood Oil is a 100% all natural hemp oil that is safe for the lakes and rivers we all paddle in. It's food safe too. So that means it is safe for you as well. We also practice recycling and reduce and reuse where and where ever possible. As a small family company of paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, respecting our planet and others is an important part of our lives and belief system. Quite simply, Black Diamond
loves to give back. Since beginning as Chouinard Equipment
in 1958, the company has been supporting organizations and
communities that are critical to the survival of mountain
sports. "This kind of support is an integral part of
Black Diamond’s culture and a driving force behind
our business. We feel it’s our responsibility to play
a key role in our local community and the climbing and backcountry
skiing communities at large—it is as important to
us as the gear we create. Bottom line: We hope that by acting
as a responsible corporate citizen, Black Diamond can help
non-profit and industry partners further their causes. As
a vibrant supporter of our local and extended communities,
we hope to act as a role model for others, and collectively
make a difference—now and in the future."
Canada Goose
is deeply committed to the preservation of our global environment
and the (MSR® •
Therm-a-Rest®
• SealLine®) Therm-a-Rest, MSR and Platypus support Leave No Trace’s regional and national work to inspire outdoor recreation participation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wild lands. Cascade Designs, Inc. proudly contributes to The Conservation Alliance, awarding dozens of substantial yearly grants to grassroots organizations working to protect and conserve threatened wild places for their habitat and recreation values Cascade Designs, Inc. helps empower the Outdoor Industry Foundation to encourage active outdoor recreation for all Americans – working especially towards introducing youth to the outdoors. Therm-a-Rest and MSR partner with The Access Fund to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment in America. SealLine, Therm-a-Rest and MSR provide support to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, established in 2006, linking the Northeastern U.S. and Canadian waterways for recreational use. Cascade Designs, Ltd, the European subsidiary of Cascade Designs, Inc., is an initial member of the EOG Association for Conservation , established in 2006. The Association aims to fund projects in Europe that protect threatened wild areas for their habitat and recreational value. Back to Top\we live in a world that makes faddish, non-recyclable
and non-repairable products. In short, we make garbage.
Since 1989, Chaco products have been the gold standard for
durability and simplicity. Chaco
started by creating a product that outlasted the competition—one
that could be repaired rather than pitched into a landfill. Chaco donates three percent of after-tax profits to organizations dedicated to caring for people and the planet including:
Columbia supports
a number of environmental preservation and conservation
initiatives Paddlers and outdoor athletes have an obligation to protect our environment. Dagger's commitment includes sponsorships of dozens of river conservation groups but it doesn't stop there. They have joined forces with other outdoor companies to ask for a moratorium on Chip Mills in the Southeast, where aggressive clear-cuts are choking creeks and rivers with sediment and runoff. Dagger's supports the non-profit group Conservation Fisheries Inc. in their mission to preserve and restore rare fish species. CFI has long-term goals and a talented core group of individuals on their staff. If you would like to learn more, please visit the CFI website at: www.conservationfisheries.org Back to TopMany people in developing countries and here at home are up against immense hardships every day. Since 1987, ExOfficio has partnered with strong humanitarian groups to help make a difference to people with the greatest need. ExOfficio also strongly believes in the importance of protecting the natural environments where the ExOfficio team and their customers recreate. Below are just a few of the core programs ExOfficio supports annually with financial, in-kind, and human resource support. Back to TopFischer has been
dealing with the topic of environmental protection on a
more sustainable basis for many years; instead of merely
focusing on single ecological measures to reduce costs,
they have developed a comprehensive environmental concept
spanning a package of ecological activities integrated into
all company procedures. Closing the Loop Environmental Statement Ekolab is our first humble approach towards making more
environmentally friendly gear. We have to acknowledge that
nature is as fragile as it can be powerful. Cool Earth's mission is to fight climate change head-on by protecting endangered rain forest, which play a vital role in the global climate by absorbing carbon. More than 100 tonnes of carbon are locked up in each acre of rain forest - when the forest is destroyed, the carbon that is released warms the earth's temperature. HEAD is committed to saving over 7,000 acres/28 km2 per year of mature rain forest from destruction - which equals the size of more than 100,000 tennis courts or 7,000 American football fields, or 3,650 FIFA Soccer Fields. www.head.com/corporate/cool_earth/ Back to TopAt Horny Toad,
he choices we make are as important as the clothes we create.
We try each day to lighten our environmental footprint,
be good partners in all of our relationships, pay attention
and stay active in our communities and support organizations
that improve our world - the source of our daily adventures.
Icebreaker offers, hand picked quality Merino wool, ethical manufacturing, and environmentally sound practices, all go together to make a piece of Icebreaker clothing and socks. They even employ a serial number tracking system that allows you to track your Icebreaker all the way back to the Merino sheep that produced it. Back to TopEconomic success is important but there will always be
other values beyond business. This is why Katadyn
is serious about supporting social and ecological projects
that encourage children and youth to help protect the environment.
In these efforts, the people and projects are the most important,
not Katadyn. Katadyn helps out of conviction and not for
image.
Keen stands for a new kind of business model: as responsible as we are profitable, and committed to doing good with the resources we have. We believe that supporting good causes is an obligation of financial success and that respecting the environment is simply a matter of conscience. The KEEN Foundation was created with this in mind. We partner with environmental, conservation and social organizations, particularly those interested in connecting people with the outdoors. Our partners believe in tackling problems at the roots, because that's how long term changes are made. What matters most is the lasting difference we make. We
have an opportunity to do things differently. That means
doing business more responsibly, investing in our community,
taking care of the environment and lessening our collective
footprint on the planet - small changes, yes, but ones that
can make a big difference. One Planet One You. Reusable quality stainless steel water bottles. Drink clean water from a reusable Klean Kanteen and help curb the flow of plastic bottles into your landfill. Back to TopLeatherman has been in Oregon for nearly 25 years, manufacturing and shipping a variety of products from their Portland headquarters. In an effort to give back to the organizations that support the community Leatherman calls home, they have decided to partner with Mercy Corps, Habitat for Humanity (Mt. Hood chapter), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Big Brother Big Sister program and Portland . Back to TopThe Life is
good Kids Foundation Mission Mad River Canoe produces a product with over centuries of history that has been present in some of the most majestic landscapes that exist on earth. The legacy of the canoe begins long before our Mad River came along, and will last long after we’re gone. We feel much the same way about being stewards of environment and passing on something that generations ahead of us can enjoy as much as the generations before us did. This means a concerted effort on all of our parts to leave things better than we found them. That’s why Mad River Canoe is launching some exciting programs in 2009 and beyond in sustainability, green construction techniques, and partnerships with other environmental organizations to make sure we’re being the best stewards of our resources possible. Back to TopMarmot believes in "small,
yet meaningful steps toward greater sustainability practices,
social responsibility and global awareness."
Necky now offers kayaks made with 100% post industrial plastic. Necky Kayaks uses their own cutouts and plastic waste to produce these unique kayaks. But don't let the word 'waste' fool you. Their 100% recycled material actually contains stronger materials than their standard line. Necky also donates 1% of all gross sales to the Waterkeeper Alliance. Back to TopIn 2005 Patagonia launched the Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, through which customers could return their worn out Capilene® Performance Baselayers to us for recycling. They've now added Patagonia fleece, Polartec® fleece from other manufacturers and Patagonia organic cotton T-shirts to the list of recyclables. Since 1985, Patagonia has pledged 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. 1% for the Planet. Back to TopOnly one thing is more essential to kayaking than a kayak, and that's water. Healthy waterways are important to us as people, as paddlers and as inhabitants of the planet. So when you purchase a Perception product, know that you're helping to support numerous major conservation efforts www.perceptionkayaks.com Paddle-It-Forward " Paddle It Forward” is a simple concept in which everyone gives a little, and receives a lot. Donate your used hard-shell kayak or canoe to any 501(c)(3), outdoor or environmental educational organization and bring the proof of donation to a participating Perception dealer. With this proof of donation, you will receive nearly 20-percent off the cost of a new kayak or canoe. Get the details. Back to TopOne of the Petzl Foundation's
commitments is to contribute to the preservation of the
environment by supporting projects led by environmental
groups. prAna uses sustainable materials and manufacturing practices that reduce impact on soil, water supplies and other natural resources. prAna's use of wind power prevents 22,112 metric tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere a year. prAna is also Green-E Certified and a 3Degrees member. They are active with keeping climbing areas open, protecting wild and natural areas, and they continue to increase their use of organic renewable materials in their products. Back to TopParticipating brands: Billabong • Dakine • O'Neill • Nixon These major surfwear suppliers all participate in a program called call "Project Blue". This initiative allows manufactures to donate proceeds to help fund coastline protection initiatives nationwide. www.betruetoblue.com Back to TopHumanitarian aid organization SurfAid International has opened the first stage of the Quiksilver SurfAid Community Health Training Centre at Katiet, in the Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia’s West Sumatran coast. The centre, which has been funded by the Quiksilver Foundation, has been designed by leading organic agriculturalist, Brendan Hoare. Back to TopRoxy supports the Keep A Breast Foundation a unique non-profit organization whose mission is to produce art events to increase breast cancer awareness among young people and benefit breast cancer education, prevention and treatment programs in communities around the world. Back to TopRoyal Robbins is another company that makes partnerships with environmental organizations, making environmental action a focus of Royal Robbins.
Salomon is committed to taking responsibility for the impact
of our efforts.
Sea to Summit is one of the founding sponsors of Leave No Trace in Australia and a sponsor of Leave No Trace in the U.S., Sea to Summit is always inspired to create products that make it easier to practice the Leave No Trace ethic. Influenced by their own experience in the fragile Outback, Sea to Summit's designers have come up with innovative, lightweight products which are designed specifically to support the principle of minimal human impact wherever your adventures take you. Back to Top"The Sierra Designs Canada / Black Water Designs (BWD) Green Effect mission is to reduce the footprint we leave on the planet earth; to practice and promote a harmonious relationship between the business world and the outdoor world." Back to TopSmartwool's, SmartPrint Program brings to life SmartWool's philosophy to effect positive change in the world which we live, play and do business. Through smart and sensitive business practices we are excited to continuously do our part to leave this earth better off than when we arrived; economically, environmentally, and socially. Back to TopSpecialized
Earns Eco-Inspired BRAINy Award Teva ® partners with Waterkeeper Alliance to promote and facilitate waterway clean-ups in 11 regions throughout the US in 2008. What the Teva® Tribe is saying: "Teva® is proud to support Waterkeeper Alliance in the protection of our outdoor playground by fighting against polluters of our waterways. We hope that our efforts encourage and inspire those looking to make a difference. Protect our waterways, protect our future." - The Teva® Tribe. Back to TopGlobalGiving is the emerging marketplace for international aid. It directly connects social entrepreneurs in the developing world with individuals, corporations and institutions that have an interest in funding social, environmental and economic development projects. Through GlobalGiving, The North Face is working to identify and fund social and economic development projects in the regions where its expeditions take place. Back to TopRomp to stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe events. www.tubbsromptostomp.com Back to TopOrganic garments from the Volcom V.Co-Logical Series represent Volcom’s socially responsible attempt to sustain and protect our planet’s rapidly shrinking natural resources. By utilizing sustainable alternatives like 100% certified organic cotton, hemp, vegetable dyes, organic stains and other low impact production methods, the Volcom V.Co-Logical series incorporates progressive Volcom styling with an environmentally clear conscience. In addition, the Volcom V.Co-Logical series has teamed up with 1% For The Planet to set up a program where 1% of sales of the series will be donated to environmental causes through their organization. Back to TopWhiskeyjack Paddles is extremely proud to be enrolled in Minnesota Power's Windsense program. 100% of our energy is supplied by wind generated electricity. Whiskeyjack Paddles is committed to doing everything possible to reduce our overall carbon footprint. Back to Top"We are committed to protecting and enhancing the environment. We feel it is a corporate responsibility, certainly. But for us, it's personal. It runs deep. So we've supported and sponsored various conservation organizations over the years, both in our home state of Pennsylvania and nationwide. You can learn more about several of these groups through the links below. In addition, we maintain over 4,000 acres of wild mountainside adjacent to our headquarters in north-central Pennsylvania. It's a haven for bear and trout and songbirds. Chatham Run springs up out of these mountains and carries its sparkling water down through the village of Woolrich to the West Branch of the Susquehanna. The refuge is open for the public to enjoy."
Yakima has developed support for several important environmental partners. |
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