This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 16
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ArticleGarment-to-garment recycling: How far along is the sports and outdoor industry?
We look at what textile recycling is not and share some brands that are moving the outdoor and sporting goods industries in the right direction.
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ArticleFit for second life: 7 ways brands can extend the life of children’s clothing
Seven ways brands can make kid’s clothes last longer (and utilize the growth potential and income streams of the circular economy too)
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SponsoredPolartec introduces performance fabrics made with Biolon:
Nylon just got betterPolartec has upgraded two of its most iconic existing product platforms, setting a new standard for sustainability in functional fabrics.
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SponsoredA circular solution for the footwear industry
Discover the world’s first biodegradable and industrially compostable comfort and performance foam technology for footwear
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SponsoredHow the GORE-TEX brand wants to extend the life of its products
Our interview explores Gore’s commitment to extending product life, consumer education campaigns, and the newly launched GORE-TEX Gear Tour.
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ArticleHow to price for resale: Insights from Globetrotter and 2nd Peak
Two different retailers share insights into how they approach the pricing of pre-loved items, with tips for any brand thinking of adopting resale.
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ArticleExploring the financial benefits of textile-to-textile recycling
Delving into the EU’s textile waste dilemma, we lay out exactly how your brand can help and how textile recycling will pay off financially too.
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ArticleRe:thinking business in the bicycle industry with resale
E-Mobility supplier Rebike Mobility’s recipe for resale success in the cycling industry, with digitalization and automation.
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C-Suite InterviewWhen it comes to resale, the price is right
Pricing expert Robert Tinterov discusses the difficulties and opportunities of pricing goods for resale in the sports industry.
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ArticleRental Revolution: Advantages, challenges, and the road ahead
Is your business ready for rentals? We look at how to overcome common concerns and obstacles and access the potential $700 billion rental market
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ArticleRepair: Challenges that brands face on their road to repair
Consumers and legislation are demanding a right to repair, but it’s not so simple for brands. We look at how some are overcoming the challenges.
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C-Suite InterviewSecondhand: The balance of pricing between buying and selling
The secondhand retailer must balance seller and buyer when it comes to pricing. Reverse.Supply CEO explains how they find the right price.
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ArticleSport England plans to fund sports based on their action to fight climate crisis
Sport England wants sports to do more to tackle the climate crisis and plans to require action in this area as a condition of grant funding, the Guardian reported in an exclusive, based on a statement from Sport England chairman Chris Boardman. Speaking at the Blue Earth Summit in Bristol ...
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News briefsSailGP teams up with Mover to create plastic-free technical sportswear
Global sail racing league SailGP has announced a collaboration with Swiss sportswear firm Mover, a pioneer in 100 percent plastic-free apparel, to create “the world’s first plastic-free technical sportswear.” The collaboration sees the release of a capsule collection of six items, including T-shirts, polos and fleece hoodies, all crafted from ...
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News briefsDPS announces trade-in program for used skis
U.S.-based ski manufacturer DPS Skis has launched Revive, a new program that offers customers the opportunity to trade in qualifying used DPS skis for a credit toward new DPS skis and equipment. The credit is up to $500, depending on the condition of the traded-in ski. Upon receipt, DPS will ...
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News briefsNolt and Etoile Noire de Strasbourg launch eco-friendly hockey kit
French equipment maker Nolt is joining forces with ice hockey club Etoile Noire de Strasbourg during the 2023/24 season to introduce a new eco-friendly ice hockey kit entirely made from recycled polyester. Each jersey is made from 15 recycled plastic bottles. Nolt stands for “Nothing is lost.” Nolt was founded ...
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News briefsFrench start-up launches recycled, repairable rugby ball
After launching an eco-friendly football last year, French start-up Vista has introduced its first recycled and repairable rugby ball. Using recovered seat coverings from cars and planes, the percentage of plastic in Vista’s balls is reduced by 50 percent, claims the company. The fact that the balls can be repaired ...
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News briefsArena launches breast cancer awareness collection
Source: Arena Arena has unveiled the 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Collection benefiting the Keep A Breast foundation. The collection is launching concurrently with Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of early detection and access to timely, quality treatment and to support breast cancer survivors. 50 ...
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ArticleCarbios inaugurates textile recycling facility in France
Green biotech company Carbios inaugurated its new textile preparation plant, a major innovation in polyester recycling, at the company’s demonstration facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France, on Oct. 2, 2023, in the presence of French Industry Minister Roland Lescure. To optimize the preparation of textiles for recycling, Carbios has developed a fully ...
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ArticleHoudini expands circularity platform, launches “Houdini Circle”
Swedish sportswear company and sustainability pioneer Houdini has expanded its circularity platform and opened “Houdini Circle,” the first retail concept of its kind, in Stockholm.
