This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 32
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ArticleForward to nature*…or how to design a successful future for all
What would a truly circular world look like? GreenroomVoice explores how imagining such a world shows us the action needed to get there.
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ArticleGood momentum but high hurdles remain: Circularity in the eyewear sector
With performance and scale both large barriers, what can the eyewear sector do to become circular?
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ArticleCircular value chain? Don’t forget the consumer
When it comes to circular business models, remembering to include consumers is key. The European Outdoor Group offers tips for businesses.
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ArticleCircular Economy: a comprehensive link collection
Beat the circularity information overload and start your sustainable journey as a brand, supplier, manufacturer and retailer. We’ve collected the most useful links and resources.
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C-Suite InterviewEva Karlsson: “Transform or die”
It’s one of our industry’s most frequently cited examples of a successful circular business model. Houdini’s CEO tells us how she does it.
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ArticleFrom circular products and business models to circular ecosystems
We explain the opportunities for your company to engage with circularity and explore you some successful examples.
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ArticleInvesting in circularity: A fortune for the future
Investments in circularity are increasing. In the first of four articles, we give you an overview of the whos, the whats, and how much.
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News briefsGermany decides on energy price cap, effective 2023
German energy price caps announced by Chancellor Olaf Scholz to mitigate the impact of inflation will go into effect in early 2023, according to a government timetable. The gas price effect is set to go into effect on Jan. 1 for large companies and on March 1 for households and ...
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ArticleDecathlon Germany launches new buyback service
Decathlon Germany is launching a used-product “Buy Back” service in select cities. For the first time, the sporting goods manufacturer and retailer is buying back used sports products and returning them to second-use sales after successfully inspecting and/or repairing them. Customers who sell their products to Decathlon receive either a ...
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News briefsPuma recognized as Company of the Year at German Diversity Award
Puma was named “Company of the Year” at this year’s German Diversity Award for its commitment to providing its employees with an open and tolerant working environment. Employees in management positions at Puma receive regular training on topics such as diversity, intercultural communication and inclusion, and there are regular events ...
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ArticleNike launches shoe recycling program on Alipay
Nike Greater China has joined Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative and launched an official mini-program on Alipay to encourage more Chinese consumers to recycle worn-out shoes. Consumers can search for the “Recycle-A-Shoe” mini-program on the Alipay app and have their old Nike shoes picked up. The shoes are then disassembled ...
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News briefsDeporvillage installs solar panels at its new headquarters
Sports e-tailer Deporvillage has completed the installation of 286 solar panels on the roof of its new offices in Sant Fruitós de Bages (Barcelona). The company moved to its new 2,600-square-meter headquarters, from the previous one in Manresa, earlier this year, as also reported by SGI Europe at the time. ...
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News briefsDecathlon Italy introduces app for staff with Down syndrome
Decathlon Italy has presented My Personal Training, an app specially designed for the members of its staff affected by Down syndrome. The app has been developed in partnership with AIPD (Associazione Italiana Persone Down) and AGPD (Associazione Genitori e Persone con Sindrome di Down). Decathlon has been collaborating with these ...
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ArticleClosing the textile loop: Think circularity at every stage
“Talk to us at the beginning, not the end.” OnceMore’s Angeline Elfström on enabling a circular textile system throughout the value chain.
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Sponsored“If you’re interested in circular economy in the sports business, you can’t miss ISPO Munich 2022.”
ISPO Munich promises dialogue and exchange in the industry, and thus collaborations and faster progress. Learn the program highlights.
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News briefsDakine introduces its first recyclable technical outerwear kit
Source: dakine.com W’s Sender Stretch jacket Dakine has launched the Sender Stretch 3L Series jacket and pants, a technical and durable winter outerwear kit that can be recycled. The Sender, available for men and women, is “thoughtfully built with durability and longevity in mind, withstanding multiple 100-day ...
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SponsoredSave your company. Save your planet
How do I save my company? Is it enough to solve cost issues? How do we open up new sources of revenue? Know your priorities.
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ArticleWHO highlights the cost of physical inactivity in first-ever global report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022, WHO’s first dedicated assessment of global progress on country implementation of policy recommendations of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018-2030. The GAPP is meant to help countries increase levels of participation in ...
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News briefsCenter for Environmental Health finds critical BPA levels in sports bras and athletic shirts
The Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has conducted new research on the content of bisphenol A (BPA) in sports apparel. The institute has checked sports bras from different brands, including Athleta, Pink, Asics, The North Face, Brooks, All in Motion, Nike and Fila, as well as athletic shirts from ...
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News briefsSmith announces zero plastic waste in winter packaging and beyond
Smith Optics announced it will eliminate plastic waste in new packaging for winter sports and eyewear products beginning in Fall 2022. This includes the removal of plastic windows on goggle boxes, poly bags and internal plastic protectors in all new packaging. In addition, all new retail boxes will now be ...
