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Peak Performance Introduces Second-Hand Platform ‘WearAgains’ to Help Minimize Environmental Footprint

WearAgains

In this day and age of companies pushing consumers to purchase new and improved snow gear each year, Swedish brand Peak Performance is thinking outside the box and focusing instead on sustainability. ‘WearAgains’ was introduced last year as a buy-and-sell concept of new or lightly used clothing at their flagship store in Stockholm, Sweden. Essentially acting as a centralized re-sale […]

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John Cunningham | June 5, 2023
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How Smaller Resorts Offer Smaller Environmental Impact

Small Resorts Small Impact

Brought to you by Monarch Mountain These days it may feel like the big corporations rule the ski world. The ski industry is pressured to open early, offer year round lift access, and create a comfortable environment in the most remote locations. When choosing where to ski or buy a pass, some might look for who has the most skiable […]

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Katy Shipley | February 22, 2021
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Quiksilver Recycles Over 100 Million Plastic Bottles

Repreve

Quiksilver just announced a milestone in their recycling program.  Since starting the program in 2012 with REPREVE, they have officially recycled over 100 million bottles into boardshorts and other goods.   REPREVE creates performance fibers from water bottles and other recycled materials. Each pair of boardshorts contains about 10 recycled bottles. Producing recycled polyester consumes significantly lower amounts of energy (45%) and […]

Katy Shipley | June 23, 2018
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