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
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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
How Patagonia’s pro-parent policies work for employees and their children
For working parents, having to choose between quitting your job or leaving your baby with a caregiver can be a gut-wrenching decision. But what if the system was designed to work for the many mothers and fathers who choose to work full-time without giving up a major care-taking … [Read more...] about How Patagonia’s pro-parent policies work for employees and their children
How companies can give employees the green light on green activism
Early estimates show that more than 4 million people participated in last Friday’s climate strike, making it one of the largest global protests ever. The sheer number of participants was made possible not only by a worldwide passion for global climate action, but also by the … [Read more...] about How companies can give employees the green light on green activism