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Sustainable Brands Highlight – Ignik

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Ignik.

Ignik Pacific Outfitters Sustainable Gear

Trade-in Program

The Ignik Gas Growlers are reusable propane tanks designed to replace single-use bottles. Each time you refill, you are saving money and keeping five single-use propane bottles out of the landfill.

Charitable Giving

As a member of 1% for the Planet, Ignik is committed to giving 1% of all sales to fight climate change in the arctic.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

Ignik uses paper packaging and repurposed shipping materials that can be recycled and their Air Activated Warmers are 98% recyclable or compostable.

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from Ignik.

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June 22, 2024 / Comments Off

Sustainable Brands Highlight – The North Face

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at The North Face.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All branded products (except footwear and The North Face Renewed series) are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.

Charitable Giving

Since 2010, The North Face Explore Fund has funded and collaborated with hundreds of nonprofits to support access and equity with communities of explorers.

Corporate Responsibility

The North Face is working with suppliers to cut emissions using energy efficiency partnership programs with organizations like the Apparel Impact Institute.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

The North Face has eliminated waste in their packaging and is making progress toward having 100% of their leading apparel fabrics originate from recycled, responsibly-sourced renewable or regeneratively grown sources by 2025.

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from The North Face.

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April 25, 2024 / Comments Off

Sustainable Brands Highlight – Big Agnes

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Big Agnes.

Repair and Trade-in Programs

Launched in 2008, the Re-Routt™ program has lead to a number of their sustainable gear options, made with recycled fabrics, fills, and hardware. Their Repair Center is committed to doing everything they can to get your gear repaired and back to you.

Charitable Giving

Big Agnes has partnered with a number of non-profit organizations that are looking at the bigger picture, such as Leave No Trace, CAIC, IMBA, OIA, and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. A portion of the proceeds from their camping chairs is donated to support the Yampa River Fund, the National Forest Foundation and the Bob Swanson Memorial Grant.

Corporate Responsibility

Big Agnes is committed to fair, safe and sustainable business practices and has a robust Supplier Code of Conduct.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

From removing poly bags to using the latest in sustainable materials, Big Agnes has really taken sustainability seriously.

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from Big Agnes.

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April 9, 2024 / Comments Off

Sustainable Brands Highlight – Chaco

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Chaco.

Repair Program

Through their ReChaco program, over 290,000 pairs of sandals have been repaired!

Charitable Giving

In addition to contributing 1% for the Planet, Chaco also donates to the American Camping Association and offers prodeals for their members.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

Chaco webbings are made with Repreve fibers, which are made from plastic bottles

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from Chaco.

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April 9, 2024 / Comments Off

Sustainable Brands Highlight – Cotopaxi

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Cotopaxi.

Charitable Giving

1% of Cotopaxi’s revenue goes to nonprofits that help communities experiencing poverty.

Trade-in Programs

Through Cotopaxi’s Mas Vida program, you can trade in your Cotopaxi gear and receive a gift card to buy new gear.

Corporate Responsibility

Cotopaxi is a B Corporation and certified carbon neutral. They take steps to ensure their supply chain protects human rights and treats people well.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

Cotopaxi’s promise is to make durable gear as ethically and sustainably as possible. 94% of their products contain repurposed, recycled, or responsible materials, with a goal of 100% by 2025.

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from Cotopaxi.

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April 9, 2024 / Comments Off

Sustainable Brands Highlight – Kamik

Sustainable Brands Highlight

Here’s a brand that really inspires! Check out these good works from the folks at Kamik.

Corporate Responsibility

Kamik is a part of the Clean Recycling Initiative. They keep resources, like factory water, in use for as long as possible, extracting their maximum value. They recover and recycle products and materials at the end of each life cycle.

Environmentally Sustainable Innovation

Kamik uses innovative processes and materials, from recycled plastic and rubber to algae BLOOM materials. In 2023, 70% of their products were made in North America using Canadian and imported materials.

Visit our locations in Ukiah or Eureka to see the selection of sustainable gear from Kamik.

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April 9, 2024 / Comments Off