Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has long promoted the idea of purchasing secondhand clothing whenever you can. Through the company’s Worn Wear program, customers have been able to shop for used items or sell their old goods for cash on a separate website from patagonia.com. … [Read more...] about Patagonia is now selling used clothing right beside the new stuff
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Patagonia’s ReCrafted collection is giving worn-out garments a second life
There’s already something sad about an article of clothing reaching the end of its life. But throwing it away after wearing it for so many times just doesn’t feel right, especially since you know that it will most probably end up in a landfill and pollute the … [Read more...] about Patagonia’s ReCrafted collection is giving worn-out garments a second life
Facebook boycott shows us outdoor companies know corporate responsibility
Last Friday, The North Face became the first major brand to join an advertising boycott of Facebook. The move was in solidarity with civil rights organizations like the NAACP and Anti-Defamation League, as well as Color of Change, Free Press, Common Sense, and Sleeping Giants, … [Read more...] about Facebook boycott shows us outdoor companies know corporate responsibility
How rain gardens can help reduce polluted water runoff
If you live in a coastal city, you know not to swim in the ocean for several days after heavy rain. This is because water runoff can carry dirty and even harmful pollutants such as bacteria, chemicals, and sewage. Beautiful, planted rain gardens are a natural and effective way to … [Read more...] about How rain gardens can help reduce polluted water runoff
How Chilean national parks successfully crafted conservation-based tourism
Backpacking the diverse terrain of Patagonia is a bucket-list adventure for many outdoor enthusiasts, but campers may be surprised to find sites are booked out months in advance. The rise of Patagonia as a booming tourist location is in part due to the work of Kristine Tompkins … [Read more...] about How Chilean national parks successfully crafted conservation-based tourism