Aspenware, Inc.
Barb McKechnie
barb@aspenware.ca
877-547-6495
At Aspenware, we make planet and people friendly products such as compostable wooden knives, forks and spoons.
Our packaging is biodegradable cellulose bags labeled with recycled paper tags.
Made from incidentally harvested birch and aspen (which have a
shorter lifecycle compared to most of British Columbia’s forests), no
trees are cut down to make our product.
“Doing what is right for customers, family, friends and forests”
stands for the synergistic relationship that we believe should exist
between people and nature.
Wood is renewable, recyclable and biodegradable making it the material of choice for people today and for future generations.
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Tiffany Putnam
tiffany.putnam@brooksrunning.com
425-951-7369
Brooks introduces in July the first biodegradable midsole, BioMoGo,
which in enclosed landfills biodegrades into reusable byproducts in
about 20 years versus up to 1,000 for traditional EVA midsoles.
Brooks’ new shoe box and all of its inside stuffings, wrappings,
and shoe stays are made from 100% recycled materials and feature only
non-toxic soy-based inks.
Brooks’ proprietary HPR Green outsole—featured in its Trail, Motion
Control, and Walking footwear—is a durable, long-wearing compound made
by replacing some of the petroleum-derived carbon with sand.
Compression Molded Preform (CMP) process, Brooks’ eco-friendly
midsole manufacturing process, reduces manufacturing waste by 50
percent as compared to traditional midsole manufacturing methods.
For printed collateral including brochures, catalogs, P.O.P., and
apparel hangtags, Brooks almost exclusively uses paper certified by the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and printing is done with soy-based
inks.
Repreve (Unifi, Inc.)
Bett Anderson, Marketing Manager
marketing@unifi.com
(336) 294-4410
COMMIT - Unifi’s commitment to sustaining and preserving the
earth’s natural resources is an enduring, global effort that involves
company-wide participation in environmentally-responsible practices,
including the development of eco-friendly, sustainable products.
REDUCE - Repreve, Unifi’s SCS certified 100% recycled polyester
yarns, reduces energy consumption and conserves Petroleum resources by
offsetting the need to produce virgin polyester.
REUSE - Unifi reclaims and reuses water and energy from
condensation and dye baths to help run its manufacturing operations,
and also participates in company-wide recycling programs.
RECYCLE - Behind every mound of post-consumer waste is a mountain
of pre-consumer waste – so Repreve is produced with both post
industrial fiber as well as post consumer plastics.
CONSERVE – For every 1 lb. of Repreve yarn produced, 61,000 BTU's are conserved, or the equivalent to 0.5 gallon of gasoline.
22 Designs
Chris Valiante
chris@twentytwodesigns.com
208-354-0553
22 Designs recycles and composts everything possible at our
office/shop complex, and we have been proactive in increasing recycling
opportunities in our community.
We have reduced the embodied energy of our HammerHead bindings each of the last 3 years.
We reuse shipping boxes gathered from local outdoor retailers to ship our products.
Our entire office and shop are lighted with compact fluorescent and fluorescent tube lights.
Indigenous Designs
Scott Leonard
scott@indigenousdesigns.com
(707)571-7811
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Our product development uses environmental
impact, such as Organic Cotton fibers, and fair trade labor practices
as a key component and criteria for measuring feasibility of new
products and processes.
COLLABORATION - We are involved in national, international and
local progressive groups such as Co-op America, Organic Exchange, SVN,
and Fair Trade Federation, all to collaborate and increase our level of
sustainability.
LOCAL COMMUNITY - We are involved in local socially responsible
endeavors, including - Hosting Global Exchange/Fair Trade meetings once
a month, Supporting a Sustainability Tour Series, and participating as
sponsors of local Green Events.
CORPORATE CULTURE - We are committed to encouraging a "green"
culture by educating and informing everyone in our company about the
importance of sustainability and fair trade in the marketplace.
EDUCATION THROUGH MARKETING - We have continued to use our
marketing dollars and people power to further educate outside our
company about Organic Cotton, Fair Trade and other sustainability
issues i.e. spearheading "Green Steps."
Ailin
Erin Bell
info@ailin.com
(888)280-8320
Dedication to our planet: As a member of 1% For the Planet, Ailin
donates one percent of sales to the restoration and protection of the
natural environment.
Dedication to green building: Ailin makes use of alternative energy
sources, down cycled materials, and energy efficient technologies in
its NYC office space.
Dedication to eco-friendly fibers: Ailin offers products made from
bamboo, recycled soda bottles and other post-consumer recycled
materials.
Dedication to multi-functional design: We design each garment for
more than one function, helping to extend its life and thereby reduce
its overall ecological footprint.
Dedication to thinking outside the box: The majority of our
business is conducted online, via online conference calls, chatting and
intranets that enable uploading documents and support streaming media.
This saves cost and reduces our overall environmental footprint.
All Terrain
David Kulow
david@allterrainco.com
(617)332-1960
All Terrain's primary mission is to sell natural remedies developed
by and for outdoor enthusiasts who expect high performance in
themselves and the products they use.
The company has grown from our passion for the outdoors and is
based on fun, friendship, and the desire to protect our environment for
future generations.
The products are environmentally friendly, using all natural
ingredients and their packaging is made from recycled, recyclable
and/or biodegradable material.
An equally important mission for the company is to promote
environmental conservation. The revenue from the products it sells
helps All Terrain to fund, not only its operations, but also some of
its environmental initiatives.
Protect you and your family's outdoor adventures with All
Terrain's; 100% Deet-Free Insect Repellents, Remedy Rubs, Sun
Protection Products, Functional Soaps, First Aid/Hygiene and
Nutritional Supplements.
Aloe Up Suncare Products
Scott Ainsworth
sainsworth@aloeup.com
(800)950-2563
Aloe Up Suncare Products are based with at least 35% pure Natural
Organic Aloe Vera Gel and uses only the necessary chemicals to help
protect your skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
Aloe Up Suncare Products are certified biodegradable & reef friendly.
Aloe Up Lip Balms are Aloe based and Petroleum-free.
Aloe Up does NOT use animals for testing of any ingredients.
Aloe Up does NOT use oils, including Mink Oil, in its formulas.
American Backcountry
Frank Hintz
frank@americanbackcountry.com
(828) 684-2690
American Backcountry is utilizing Organic Cotton Tee Shirts and
employing direct to cotton printing via water based, non-plastisol inks.
Our Fundraising Tee Shirts have raised over $50,000 for industry
non-profits such as Leave No Trace, Appalachian Trail Conservancy,
Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.
Our Organic Tee program is fully "made in America". All garment production and printing is handled in North Carolina.
Our sublimation Tee Shirts on wicking fabrics utilize an environmentally friendly printing process.
American Park Network
Joel Saferstein
joel@americanparknetwork
(212)581-3380
American Park Network guides are printed on recycled paper
containing a minimum of 10% post consumer waste, using soy based inks.
Our cradle-to-cradle philosophy ensures that all manufacturing waste is
recycled.
To minimize fuel consumption in distributing our nearly 6 million
guides, we partnered with Schneider Logistics to develop intelligent
load management and intermodal transportation systems.
In 2006, we donated more than $1 million in media exposure to
not-for profit organizations that support stewardship and
sustainability of national parks and other public lands.
American Park Network team members commute on foot, by bike, mass transit or telecommute.
American Park Network guides are the official publications of the
National Park Foundation and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Axis Outdoor / Granger's Waterproofing
Mike Curtis
mikec@watershedusa.com
(425)303-1410
Granger's provides top performance without environmental
compromise. All major outerwear brands use fluoropolymer DWR's.
Independent tests prove Granger's to be 100% safe (source; Oko-test
5/2005)
Granger's waterproofing is 100% compatible with factory applied
DWRs and provides the highest performance & durability, meaning
fewer re-applications and high efficiency. (source; Stiftung Warentest
magazine test 11/04).
Granger's Water-repellent treatments and cleaners have been tested
and approved to the high standards of the European Federal
Environmental Agency.
Granger's cleaners offer odor protection & are effective even
in hard water. Second washes or extra rinse cycles unnecessary to
remove grime, residues and odors. Saves water & energy.
Granger's cleaners and re-proofers improve the performance and
extend the effective life of outdoor garments which conserves resources
and makes good environmental sense.
Brunton
Jason Kintzler
jkintzler@brunton.com
(307)857-4781
Brunton is a leader in the development of solar and portable power products for the outdoor industry.
Brunton has developed a myriad of solar power products, using both
polycrystalline and amorphous silicone technologies, with applications
ranging from car camping to expeditions to humanitarian services.
The largest baseplate compass manufacturer in North America,
Brunton recently started using 100% post-consumer recycled materials in
their compass packaging. Brunton recently brought the GreenHeat camp
stove to market, the world's first 100% non-petroleum vegetable-based
fuel.
Brunton has broken ground on a new corporate facility that will
house office, manufacturing, warehousing and shipping space and will
prominently incorporate solar technology into the design.
Chaco Inc.
Dave Knutson
knutson@chacousa.com
(970)527-4994 ext.2204
Chaco believes shoes should be for wearing not for landfills, so we
focus on using durable materials and making them resoleable and
re-webbable.
Chaco donates 3% of all after tax profits to non-profit
environmental groups, including The Conservation Alliance, the Sierra
Club, American Whitewater, Leave No Trace, and the Southern Utah
Wilderness Alliance.
Chaco's headquarters in Paonia, Colorado uses geo-exchange to heat
and cool our building taking advantage of the constant temperature of
the earth, and significantly reducing our use of fossil fuels.
Chaco switched in 2005 from a hot melt glue to water-based
adhesives, reducing potential for toxic exposure, furthering our
protection of both workers and the environment.
Chaco employees make living wages with full benefit packages including medical, 401(k), ESOP, and a unique education benefit.
Chaos Headwear
Gary Supple
SKITOPS@frontier.net
(970)871-1193
The First is in our Chaos World Beat collection: Natural Organics. We offer a line that is organic and uses natural dyes.
We have concentrated on natural fibers in their raw state and now,
further research has allowed us to introduce color into this category
through use of reactive vegetable dyes.
We offer Certified Organic Cotton, Hemp, Cotton/linen blends.
Packaging: We are also bringing in new brand/product labels made of cork to enhance further the natural feel of this line.
Colorado Trading & Clothing Company
Tyler Swan
tswan@coloradoclothing.com
(303)393-1202
SOYBU: Soy and Bamboo married together create a garment that feels
like cashmere, is cool on the skin, naturally anti-microbial, extremely
durable, and easy to care for all while being environmentally friendly.
Production and Development: CTCC regularly visits their factories
and have independent auditing for factories to give employees a clean
and safe environment to work in.
Caring About Our Family: CTCC has maintained the same vendors for
the last 10 years as well as offering flex-time work schedules, 100%
paid medical expenses, 401k, and profit sharing bonus pools for
employees.
Giving Back: CTCC donates a percentage of our product to charities
locally and nationally in order to be socially and environmentally
responsible.
Striving to Help: We are consciously making an effort to seek out new organic and natural materials.
Consoltex Inc.
Christopher Gibbs
cgibbs@Consoltex.com
(514)335-7030
Eco-Smarts: Branded under its Earthwhile banner, Consoltex offers a
variety of eco-friendly fabrics using various natural, organic and
recycled materials.
Consoltex environmental programs has produced a 12% reduction in
energy consumption and a 26% decrease in CO2 emissions since 1990.
Consoltex recycles in excess of 300,000 cubic meters of water annually.
Consoltex has installed steam doors and a solar wall air-preheating
system that has produced an annual energy savings of 1400GJ while
reducing CO2 emissions by 70 tons.
Consoltex has converted operations to a metal halide lighting system generating an energy savings of approximately $100,000.
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses
Nicole Miller
nmiller@costadelmar.com
(800)447-3700 ext. 140
Costa Del Mar believes that fish stocks and their habitats are
cultural, economic, and recreational resources that must be actively
and wisely maintained for future generations.
Costa Del Mar believes water ecosystems, marine fisheries,
recreational angling and the industries they support, are all
inextricably linked and form the basis of our marine environment.
Costa Del Mar believes education, improved regulations and
enforcement, habitat protection, and research are the keys to ensuring
marine ecosystems, hence, recreational fishing for the future.
Costa Del Mar believes remaining silent in light of the speed at
which fish stocks are being depleted by over-harvest and waste is as
much a travesty as the problem.
Costa Del Mar supports the following organizations and conservation
groups involved in fisheries and habitat management: International Game
Fish Association, Coastal Conservation Association, Recreational
Fishing Alliance, The Billfish Foundation and Adopt-A-Billfish.
DuPont Company
Maribel Rivera
Maribel.rivera@usa.dupont.com
(302)999-3507
DuPont pioneered a way to produce 1, 3 propanediol or PDO from
renewable resources, mainly corn sugar. 1, 3 propanediol is a key
ingredient in the production of Sorona polymer.
Substituting renewable resources in the production of Bio-PDO, reduces the use of petrochemicals in the production of Sorona.
DuPont Sorona polymer is manufactured in a continuous
polymerization process; as a result, processing problems and waste
generation are minimized, leading to increased productivity and
efficiency and more consistent quality.
The advantages of transitioning to a bio-based manufacturing
process for PDO include a smaller environmental footprint and less
energy consumption.
On a pound for pound basis, production of Bio-PDO consumes about
40% less energy than product of its petrochemical-based counterpart. On
a pound for pound basis, production of Sorona using Bio-PDO consumes
40% less energy than nylon. On a pound for pound basis, production of
Sorona results in 50% less greenhouse gas emissions than petrochemical
based nylon.
ECOnscious
Stefan Bergill
stefan@econscious.net
(603)767-6680
ECOnscious offers organic cotton T's, totes, hats, beanies and sweatshirts for wholesale as blanks or private label programs.
ECOnscious is committed to using eco-friendly fibers in everything we do.
ECOnscious is a member of 1% for the planet, donating a minimum of
1% of our sales to environmental groups protecting our natural
resources.
With ECOnscious product you can reduce your environmental footprint while increasing your promotional impact.
Earth Creations
Candice Woodward
candice@earthcreations.net
(800)792-9868 ext 106
Our garments are dyed using an earth friendly process that uses clays instead of salts and harsh chemicals.
Organic cotton fabric is used in our garments.
We also use a hemp/organic cotton blended fabric for many of our women's clothing line.
We are proud to have been one of the first to use organic linen, for our Keyna V clothing line.
We also offer specials to our customers who prebook for Earth Day and our "Organic Holiday."
ECCO
Richard Simeone
rsimeone@Mullen.com
(978)468-8942
ECCO
founded the Danish Council for Sustainable Business Development, which
is a group of progressive Danish commercial companies that collaborate
on topics of environmental concern and sustainable business practice.
ECCO's leather inlay soles are made with vegetable tanning
process, which reduces the use of harmful chemicals, and feature
recycled fiber cushioning.
Through ECCO's Flesh to Fuel program, they are replacing diesel
with bio fuel extracted from the fleshy waste materials, which
represents approximately 20% by weight of the raw hide, in their
tanneries and factories.
Through the Flesh to Fuel program, bio fuel replaced 8,000 litres
of diesel, reducing CO2 emissions by 22 tons per month in the last
three months of 2006.
ECCO meets the criteria of threshold values for harmful chemical
substances on the internationally recognized SG list and has gone
beyond the list to include other critically harmful substances.
Ecowood Retail Displays
Colette George
ecowood@plexuspacific.com
(530)926-1786
Our mission is simple - to provide elegant efficient retail display
options for our customers while reducing the use of new lumber and the
amount of wood refuse being deposited into our landfills.
We create retail displays systems from post-consumer and
post-industrial reclaimed lumber, perfectly blending the beauty of real
wood with the ethic of sustainable reuse. Only water borne finishes and
stains are used with the lowest VOC emissions on the market today.
We have an ongoing effort to reduce paper use in both our
operational and our marketing functions. All paper that is used is of
non-bleached recycled content whenever possible and waste is shredded
for easier decomposition.
All wood waste from our facility is offered to our community free of charge for their use.
Founding member and contributor to the Northern California
Stewardship Fund that has been created to take care of the natural,
cultural and rural environments throughout Siskiyou County, CA.
Equinox
Lori Wannop
explore@equinoxltd.com
(570)322-5900
Equinox gear is made in Pennsylvania, saving energy through
conservative shipping practices and recycling boxes for product
shipping as well as combining shipments allowing for reduced fuel
consumption.
Equinox creates and manufactures its outdoor gear in a refurbished
pajama factory, preserving the architectural and historical integrity
of the community, conserving raw materials and energy.
Equinox implements a reduce, reuse and recycle program for paper,
metal, glass and plastic, limits fabric waste by recycling fabric
scraps and is taking steps towards becoming a paperless company.
Equinox products incorporate limited packaging allowing for less
waste. Hang tags and paper packaging are printed with water soluble soy
inks on 100% post consumer recycled paper.
Equinox supports numerous organizations promoting preservation and
education of our earths resources; NRDC (Natural Resources Defense
Council), Appalachian Trail Conference, Leave No Trace, Ducks
Unlimited, and the Outdoor Industry Association.
EverLite
Mr. Dale Jones
dale@newlite.com
(805)541-5475
Solar powered by highly efficient monocrystalline solar panels.
Environmentally friendly Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargable batteries.
6 hours of full sun provides 20+ hours of brilliant white L.E.D. lighting.
Perfect for indoor / outdoor use. Light does not attract moths and other flying insects.
Photocell activated lighting for automatic dusk to dawn operation.
Fox River Mills, Inc.
Joel Anderson
joelanderson@foxrivermills.com
foxsox@foxrivermills.com
(800)247-1815
Fox River’s knitting mill is an international model for “green”
companies, and is part of a state-of-the-art environmental initiative
in its hometown of Osage, Iowa.
Fox River’s forward-thinking waste stream reduction program has
reduced annual waste volume by more than 50% since it was begun in 1991.
Water-reclamation and heat recovery systems warm the mill during
winter by recirculating excess heat; in the summer, two wells on site
provide water to air condition the mill.
Fox River promotes recycling in all areas; packaging papers, boxes,
etc. are recycled and all wool scraps are ground up for dog beds or car
seat stuffing.
Fox River is constantly looking for ways to incorporate
environmentally-friendly technology into its socks, including
all-natural silver, organic merino and corn-based Ingeo fibers.
Guayaki Yerba Mate Drinks
Mic LeBel
mic@planetfriendlypr.com
(207)563-7695
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle - Yerba mate is nature's most
nutritious and balanced energy source providing 24 vitamins and
minerals, 15 amino acids and an abundance of antioxidants and caffeine.
Market Driven Restoration - Guayaki creates markets for organic
rainforest yerba mate, which provide a sustainable alternative to
destructive practices such as deforestation for lumber, cattle grazing
and monocrop agriculture.
Protecting the Rainforest - Cultivation of Guayaki mate on the
12,500-acre Itabo Preserve generates revenue to maintain the Preserve -
a haven for 330 bird and mammal species identified as one of the best
examples of sustainable agriculture in South America.
Fair Trade - Guayaki's farmers are paid two to three times the
market rate a strong incentive to generate premium organic,
rainforest-grown mate instead of pursuing less sustainable options.
Shade-Grown Because Guayaki's mate grows in the rich rainforest
soils under a canopy of towering hardwood trees, it tastes better than
sun-grown, possesses more nutritional properties and respects wildlife
habitat.
Guyot Designs
Sloan Russell
Sloan@GuyotDesigns.com
(650)331-7287
We have introduced a "Closed Loop" program which highlights reclamation and re-use of our products.
2% of the sales of our Utensils are donated to foundations that support the development of sustainable business practices.
Our catalogs and other printed material are printed on Living Tree Paper.
Our stainless bottles are made using the cleanest possible technology.
Hemp-Sisters
Ed Edmundson
Info@Hemp-Sisters.com
(866)465-4489
Hemp-Sisters is a fair trade company that works with several
working women's co-ops, weaver associations, and small cottage industry
producers in Kathmandu Nepal to create unique, high quality,
sustainable fiber clothing and accessories.
The production of these items require almost no electricity as we
use traditional pit looms to make our fabric and hand knit most of our
hats, handbags and scarves
No chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, or softening agents are used in the cultivation or production process.
All items are made with natural fiber materials including hemp, nettle, cotton, recycled silk and wool.
High Country Accessories
F Christian Nelson
cnelson@ritextile.com
(401)722-3700 ext. 1490
Athletic and Boot laces made from 100% recycled milk bottles. Durable, colorful and recyclable.
Comes in any style or color.
Exclusive to Shoe Gear Brand the leader in economically friendly
package and product design in the shoe care and accessory category.
Made in the USA.
Private Label programs OK.
HighGear USA, Inc.
Jaime Hatfield
jhatfield@highgear.com
(828)681-0335
HighGear uses recycled materials for product packaging and shipment packaging.
HighGear has enacted a workplace recycling program at the suggestion of employees and the program has been in place for 2 years.
HighGear supports Leave No Trace and the Conservation Alliance organizations.
HighGear is also a strong supporter of various other environmental causes and organizations.
Honey Stinger
Len Zanni
len@honeystinger.com
(970)963-2045
Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger supports the
use of alternative energy sources and obtains approximately 51% of the
energy for its office space and warehouse from a wind-generated power
company.
The company's 2005 consumer catalogs and marketing materials will
be printed using a percentage of recycled, post consumer waste paper
products and environmentally conscious ink products.
Honey Stinger works to protect the environment by reusing or
recycling corrugated boxes, paper, cans and bottles, and encouraging
bicycle and car pool commuting.
HO YU Textile Co., Ltd.
Charles Jwo
charles@hoyu.com.tw
+886 2 2999 9989 #315
Recycled PET fabrics for Rucksacks and Fleece Jacket
For a beautiful and prosperous future, HO YU makes every endeavor
to develop technology not only in reducing the pollution but recycling
the waste material to eliminate permanent impact on the Earth.
HO YU launches the Green project to use recycled PET material to
produce energy-conserved fabrics, offering wide-range usage in garment,
backpacks, as well as industrial applications.
ITW Nexus Global
Brian Greene
Brian.greene@itw-nexus.com
(847)493-7196
Research-We are currently involved in extensive research to develop the most environmentally friendly products in our industry.
Recycle-Our materials are recyclable, reducing excess waste in the environment.
Reclaim-Our manufacturing operation reclaims material within the manufacturing process.
Reuse-We reuse packaging materials and encourage our employees to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, etc.
Reduce-Designs are executed with a maximum performance from a minimum of material reducing material processing time.
Ibex
John Fernsell
jfernsell@ibexwear.com
(802)457-9900
At IBEX we have a passion for wool, balancing exceptional comfort
with the environmental responsibility of a renewable, biodegradable and
efficient natural resource.
IBEX embraces sustainability along with the luxury of wool by
pursuing eco-friendly fabric treatment methods, which are as gentle to
the wool as they are to the environment.
Within a year, we'll introduce our first product made with 100%
organic IBEX wool, a full-zip midweight merino sweater in men's and
women's styles.
We also work with a local yarn-maker to convert our scraps into usable fiber, saving as much as 15,000 yards of fabric annually.
At IBEX, we make humane animal treatment a priority, and work with
New Zealand merino growers to help promote good animal welfare.
Inov-8 Off Road Running Shoes
Lesley Keenan
lesley@inov-8.us
(877)88-Inov-8
LEAN, GREEN PACKAGING: We use lightweight recycled and recyclable
shoe boxes. We have eliminated stuffing shoes with paper and are
exploring ways to cut the use of boxes altogether.
DURABLE, REPAIRABLE SHOES: Our shoes are made to be re-soled when
needed. We offer a re-soling service, allowing you to double the life
of each pair you buy.
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION: Car usage is kept to a minimum as the
majority of staff gets to work by foot, bike or bus. We avoid issuing
personal company cars.
MINIMIZING WASTE MATERIALS: Rubber and plastic waste cut to 1% of
our total usage. We have reduced EVA off-cuts to 25%, of which half is
used in children's footwear.
SMART AFTER-SALES: Any shoes that are returned to shops, (and we
don't get many) are assessed using digital photography whenever
possible. This saves CO2, time and postage.
ISPO
Dieter Tremp
www.messe-muenchen.de/id/28282
(415)868-8882
Ecology and environmental responsibility were central issues when
building the New Munich Trade Fair Center, the home of ISPO, where they
also provide guidelines for operational policies.
ISPO's exhibit halls feature an 835,000 sq ft. solar roof, still
considered the World's largest roof-mounted photovoltaic system, also
serving as Europe's solar-energy test site for solar cells and power
inverters.
This use of renewable energy at ISPO's home actively avoids the
burning of fossil fuel which would cause the release of some 3,300 tons
of carbon dioxide.
ISPO and Messe Munich practice Reduce-Reuse-Recycle principles at
all levels from food services to the on-site resource-separation plant
and massive rainwater receptacles for replenishing the center's lakes.
ISPO actively encourages the use of public transportation by
providing entirely free access to Munichs subways, trains and buses for
each event's 80,000+ show attendees and exhibitors.
Java Juice Inc.
Richard Karno
Rkarno@yahoo.com
(323)930-3910
Java Juice is made from 100% organic coffee beans and triple filtered water period.
Coffee beans for Java Juice are certified fair trade.
Our coffee beans are certified shade grown meaning they are grown
under a canopy of indigenous trees that provide habitat for native and
migratory bird species.
Coffee beans for Java Juice are sourced from cooperatives and small farms that practice sustainable agriculture.
Java Juice packaging is designed to minimize waste.
Juniper Ridge Western Wild Goods
Hall Newbegin
hall@juniperridge.com
(800)205-9499
Juniper Ridge donates 10% of profits to groups who defend western wilderness.
Groups we've donated to over the past 5 years include: Sierra Club,
California Wilderness Coalition, Center for Biological Diversity
(Tucson), Environmental Information Protection Center (Garberville,
CA), Oregon Natural Resources Council.
Our scented products are made from wild plant trimmings from the
mountains and deserts of the west and we use these products to raise
awareness for and defend western wilderness.
All of our wild harvesting is done sustainably, for the long term
health of the plants, and with permission from the landowners and
various public land agencies.
Rather than promoting a wide array of environmental causes, we
focus specifically on western wilderness this is what our business is
about, and this is where we can make the greatest difference.
J.R.Liggett Ltd.
James R. Liggett
jrliggett@jrliggett.com
(603)675-2055
All products are 100% Non-Detergent and "Truly" bio-degradable.
Most all packaging is either made from Recycled products or is Recylable.
Our Bar Shampoo requires No Plastic Bottles, No Coditioners, and Multi-Tasks.
We have been a GREEN company for 20+ years, starting out in the Natural Foods Industry.
All products are manufactured in New Hampshire USA - and are Earth Friendly, People Friendly, and Environmentally correct.
KEEN, Inc.
Erika Bruhn
Erika@keenfootwear.com
(510)337-3033 ext. 235
KEEN believes that supporting good causes is an obligation of
financial success, and that respecting the environment is simply a
matter of conscience.
KEEN contributes to American Whitewater, Big City Mountaineers, The
Conservation Alliance, Friends of Forest Park, and Leave No Trace
helping drive membership, outreach and encourage ongoing outdoor
industry support.
In keeping with KEEN's philosophy of socially responsible business
and conservation, KEEN has switched to a product catalog using recycled
paper and printed with soy ink.
KEEN uses water-based solvents in the manufacture of their footwear
and has switched to a 100% recycled material shoe form to help footwear
maintain its shape.
Through company paid volunteer time, KEEN Employee Service Program
supports employee involvement in conservation and social service
efforts on a local and national level.
Katie's Bumpers
Jill Nazimek
jill@katiesbumpers.com
(866)642-0544 or (303)642-0544
Katie's Bumpers keeps everything to the minimum usage and we use
recycled boxes from a local source. Passive Solar Heating heats our
home offices.
Our dog toys are made from pre-consumer recycled materials including CHACO webbing.
We don't want our customers to pay for anything but the product, so we keep our packaging as low impact as possible.
All of our materials, including price lists, order forms, sell
sheets, hang tags, are printed on recycled paper and at home and at
work we recycle everything but dirty tissues!
We implemented an email list at the very beginning of the business
and 90% of our marketing is web and email based. Why waste paper when
you can email your information to your customers!
Kialoa Paddles
Meg Chun
info@kialoa.com
(541) 923-5355
We make wood paddles and recycle all of our wood products. (we pay to do this)
We recycle all paper products including mixed waste paper and all cardboard.
All office paper we buy is recycled paper from the Central Oregon Environmental Center.
We insulated our shop doors and all cracks. (it's very cold and very hot in the high desert)
We live 20 miles from work and carpool as often as possible. (wish we could paddle to work!)
Kiss My Face
Betty Jordan
empressbjj@aol.com
(203)222-0755
Kiss my Face has a long history of 25+ years with a key leadership
position in the Health & Food Industry focusing on total personal
body care.
We provide the most effective ingredients nature offers from Head to Toe and a few stops in between.
We use no articial color, no animal testing or ingredients, or unnecessary chemical or additives.
Our products are obsessively natural and Bio-degradable.
All of our packaging and containers are of recyable material.
LiViTY-Outernational, Eco-Outlaw Collaboration
Trevor Paul Martin
trevor@livity.org
(310)699-0353
Eco-fashion pioneers LiViTY-Outernational, and Freesoloist Michael
Reardon, have joined forces to create the NEW "Eco-Outlaw" line, using
exclusive eco-friendly LiViTY-textiles they have created a new breed of
product dubbed "Eco-tech."
LiViTY's motto is "be the change you wish to see in the world" as
quoted by Ghandi. LiViTY creates fashion-forward, functional,
eco-conscious products to promote a sustainable future.
LiViTY creates sustainable-technical product that conveys awareness
of sustainability to the world- reaching the youth, and legends alike,
defining a truly positive lifestyle for the future generations.
LiViTY's partner factory has the most progressive standards for
labor conditions and environmental protection, with grey-water
treatment on site and serious focus on salvage and recycling of scrap
material.
LiViTY's-Outernational has used gorilla marketing and word of mouth
promotion to grow into some of the most important retail outlets in the
fashion, streetwear and action-sports markets- next stop Outdoor.
Lonely Planet Publications
Marc Visnick
visnick@lonelyplanet.com
(510)893-8556 ext. 184
Every year 5% of company profit is donated to charities around the world.
We support local initiatives that are sustainable, empower the community, and have long term benefits.
We assist developing communities to provide for basic health and
education needs, conserve resources, and protect the environment.
We support projects that highlight the positive attributes of tourism and the respectful preservation of heavily visited areas.
McNett Corporation
George Farkas
sales@mcnett.com
(800)221-7325
McNett’s line of care and maintenance products, including ReviveX
Water Repellents and Cleaners, Seam Grip Seam Sealer and more, keep
gear going longer – and out of the landfill.
We strongly believe a little should go a long way – our cleaners,
water repellents, adhesives and anti-fogs are all highly concentrated,
providing more treatments per ounce than comparable brands.
Most McNett formulas are either biodegradable or environmentally
benign and we are researching new ‘green’ technology all the time.
We use the highest available post consumer waste content in our
bottles and packaging and soy based inks on our labels and blister
cards.
McNett proudly supports Sierra Club and Appalachian Mountain Club,
and other organizations dedicated to preserving the environment and
introducing people to the outdoors.
Merrell
Sue Harvey Brown
harveysu@wwwinc.com
(616)863-3906
In October 2006, our corporate headquarters switched its three
office complex facilities in Rockford, Michigan to 100% renewable
energy, becoming Consumer Energy’s largest user of renewable energy in
Michigan.
Merrell shoe boxes are made from 100% recycled materials (85%
PCR/15% pre-consumer) and are printed using soy-based inks. One-piece
construction minimizes wastes and adhesives, which are water-based.
The cafeteria at corporate headquarters uses eco-friendly
biodegradable and/or compostable food service utensils manufactured
from 100% recycle paper products, corn, sugar beet and potato.
Merrell donates its worn, returned, and gently used products to local charities and service organizations.
Our UK office has a "Miles for Merrell" program encouraging
employees to walk and bike to work. A Carpooling Incentive and Commuter
Bike program at our Rockford, Michigan complex will take effect August
2007.
Montrail
Sarah English
sarah@montrail.com
(206)357-6224
All of Montrail's catalogs and sales material are printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy based ink.
We are in the process of removing all paper products from our
shoeboxes in order to lessen our impact on the planet. Over the next
year we will eliminate approximately 34,000 pounds of waste from our
shoeboxes!
Montrail is a proud member of the Conservation Alliance, a
non-profit organization of outdoor businesses whose mission is to
support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect
wild and natural areas.
Montrail encourages and rewards alternate transportation to work.
Car usage is kept to a minimum as most of staff gets to work by foot,
bike, carpool or public transportation.
Montrail is a supporter of environmental organizations such as
Leave No Trace, Access Fund and the Washingtons National Park Fund.
Moon Shadow - Knitter's Guild from Peru
Gary Supple
SKITOPS@frontier.net
(970)871-1193
The "Peru Collection" is supplied by 25 remote villages of a
women's knitting cooperative in the highlands of Peru, surrounding the
city of Cusco near Machu- Pichu.
These guilds use their local fibers, made of alpaca blends with our
designs. This line takes longer to develop, special care - the results
are beautifully hand crafted and custom.
They are a higher MSRP than the other collections and well worth it.
More styles than before, with a re-focus on a more "winter-resort"
function with fleece linning, our new range is for younger
skiier/snowboarder in mind 17-27 years of age.
It's sourcing allows for greater sustainability in remote regions of Peru.
Native Eyewear
Gina Giacoponello
ginag@nativeyewear.com
(888)776-2848 ext.114
Native Eyewear makes "Green Steps" a part of their daily routine.
In the kitchen you will find employees recycling plastic bottles,
aluminum cans, and glass bottles. The warehouse follows the three Rs
(reduce, reuse, and recycle) by donating re-used cardboard to other
companies.
In the office, toner cartridges are always recycled and paper is re-used as note paper before going in the recycling box.
Nikwax Ltd.
Chas Fisher
Chas.fisher@nikwax.com
(800) 563-3057
Nikwax, a member of the Conservation Alliance, has been an industry
leader in green manufacturing practices and products since its
inception 28 years ago.
Nikwax is 100-percent committed to manufacturing aftercare products
for the outdoor market that are free of fluorocarbonspowerful
greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
Nikwax creates products that extend the lives of a broad range of
apparel and technical gear, combating the throw-away mentality and
encouraging conservation at a fundamental level.
Founder Nick Brown has been a leader in environmental stewardship,
and recently created the Nick Brown Eco-Award, a $5,000 annual award
recognizing corporate environmental initiatives.
Nikwax is sponsoring a 2005 expedition to Greenland to study global
warminglikely the most important environmental issue in existence.
Of the Earth
Diane Ziff
dziff@oftheearth.com
(541)317-9266
OTE was founded in 1992 (of the earth) and is a leading developer
and supplier of environmentally sustainable fabrics and clothing. OTE
supplies organic fiber, organic yarn, organic textiles and organic
apparel.
OTE is vertically integrated in China offering supply chain solutions for all organic endeavors.
OTE designs and markets the most recognized and respected brand of
all natural and organic fiber apparel and accessories in the world.
New certified organic fabrics will continue to be introduced
throughout 2005 (hemp, linen, ramie, bamboo, soy, silk, wool, merino,
cashmere and yak).
Of the Earth is introduced a series of new men's and women's silhouettes in Certified Organic Cotton in Spring 05.
Optic Nerve
Greg Niver
gniver@mountainshades.com
(303) 462-0444 ext.15
Reuse and Recycling of the following items: Cardboard boxes, packaging, pallets, cans, bottles, and display parts.
Community - Optic Nerve helps support 3 local charities. S.O.S., Big City Mountaineer, and City Wild.
Biodegradable material on the adjustable rubber bridge rest.
Optic Nerve has partnered with Colorado 14ers. We are committed to preserving the mountains of Colorado.
Collect information from customers at tradeshows with an online
data capture, not business cards, cutting down use of paper products.
Osprey Packs Inc.
Sam Mix
sam@ospreypacks.com
(970)564-5900
2007 will see the release of Osprey's ReSource Series daypacks and
courier bags constructed of 70% recycled materials by content! Designed
with the eco conscious urban warrior in mind, the Resource Series
features 100% recycled PET main body fabric.
The Osprey Packs Pro Purchase Program requires a donation of $2.00
per transaction, with proceeds going to such non-profit organizations
as The Grand Canyon Trust and the Alaska Wilderness League. In 2006,
Osprey raised over $3,300 for environmental non-profits through the
program.
The Osprey Sustainable Transportation Initiative offers incentives
encouraging employees to use non-motorized transportation. Since
implementation in 2005, more than 1700 individual, non-motorized trips
have been made by Osprey Team Members eliminating 47,000 pounds of
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
As a Conservation Alliance member and Outdoor Industry Association
Business, Osprey Packs used its influence in recent years during Save
Our Wild Salmon and Alaska Wilderness League lobbying efforts in
Washington, DC.
Dedicated to green energy alternatives, Osprey currently meets 60%
of its energy needs using wind, biomass and small hydroelectric, with a
goal of 100% usage by 2010. Additionally, Osprey has begun planting
drought resistant deciduous trees at our headquarters to conserve
resources and save on heating and cooling costs.
Outdoor Industry Association - OIA
Ann Obenchain
aobenchain@outdoorindustry.org
(303) 327-3514
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION - OIA is the sponsor and
facilitator of both the newly formed Eco Working group and the Fair
Labor Working Group. Both of these groups work diligently to implement
a process for outdoor industry companies to understand and improve
their environmental and manufacturing performance. OIA has also brought
the Green Traveler Challenge to the industry and Outdoor Retailer
attendees.
EVENTS- The OIA Events team works diligently to source
green-minded venues and conduct green conferences, setting the standard
for associations. The 2007 Rendezvous Conference will be held at a LEED
and Green Seal hotel and the conference will be offset.
EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIP- On an ongoing basis, OIA provides
thought provoking and forward thinking speakers and resources to the
industry to address the multiple areas of sustainability. Venues
include the Industry Breakfast, Retail Seminars, Outdoor University and
the Rendezvous conference. OIA also provides resources to connect
companies and vendors to achieve their green goals.
CORPORATE CULTURE - OIA is committed to encouraging a "green"
culture by educating and informing our team members about the
importance of sustainability in the marketplace. Our company's green
team works to source alternative office products and resources for our
office and inspire alternative staff transportation. For 2007, OIA will
offset all staff travel.
Patagonia
Jen Rapp
jen_rapp@patagonia.com
(805)667-4768
Patagonia's Common Threads Recycling Program allows our customers
to return their worn-out garments to be recycled into new clothing.
Keep your eyes open for our big announcement this show!
Patagonia Footwear
Emily Snayd
Emily@cgprpublicrelations.com
(203)426-1262
Patagonia Footwear designs the best product with no unnecessary
harm to the environment. Patagonia Footwear products have a reduced
impact on the environment by using materials such as:
Latex made from Hevea milk - Harvested from sustainably-grown Hevea
trees. This unique latex has a microstructure that, when cured, creates
thousands of cushioning air bubbles.
Better leathers - Leathers from tanneries with ISO 14001 registration, the highest of environmental registrations.
Hemp uppers - Hemp requires no pesticides and little water for
growth. Provides for enhanced breathability and a shorter break-in
period.
Ecostep outsoles - a Vibram-formulated outsole that uses up to 30-percent scrap rubber.
Peregrine Outfitters
Diana Johnson
djohnson@pererineoutfitters.com
(802)863-4228 ext. 230
We use only recycled paper from local printers for packing material and purchase recycled specialized material when possible.
We reuse boxes / pallets, and encourage our 3rd party clients to do the same.
We are active in encouraging personal recycling of paper, plastics and metals, and safe disposal of toxics.
We donate all money that would be spent on annual holiday cards, to
our local food shelf reducing unnecessary paper waste and supporting
our community.
During our recent warehouse expansion, purchased previously - used racking/equipment when possible.
Pittards PLC
Mike Dodd
mdodd@pittards.com
011 44 1935 474321
The leather industry generally has a poor reputation for
environmental care - SOME of it deserved historically but today's
modern leather manufacturers have cleaned up their act.
The use of leather is environmentally sound-hides and skins as
by-products of the global meat, wool and dairy industries are a
renewable resource which the industry recycles.
Pittards as a company leads the way in its response to the
environment being one of the first tanneries in the world to achieve
ISO 14,000 certification to the International Environmental Management
standard in the year 2000.
In 2000 Pittards had its first bi-annual environmental report, the
2004 version is now available and details the comprehensive program of
work Pittards is undertaking to reduce chemical usage and waste -
across the business.
Pittards continues to lead the way in seriously impactful
environmental projects ranging from the incineration of waste to fuel
processing to cleaner, more efficient processing throughout the
business.
Polartec
Sabrina M. Angelone
angelones@maldenmills.com
(978)659-5520
Malden Mills has promoted the use of recycled content in fibers and
fabric for over a decade. With the current convergence of global
weather concerns, resource constraints, and both corporate and consumer
awareness of the issues and opportunities, Malden Mills is redoubling
its efforts in environmental responsibility with the launch of
EcoEngineering.
Malden Mills is developing fabrics that ensure being
environmentally responsible no longer requires sacrifice at the
consumer level. With over 20 new renewable and recycled content fabrics
available now and more on the way, Polartec fabrics occupy a leadership
position in this category.
prAna
Demian Kloer
demian@prana.com
(760)566-1070
prAna offsets 100% of its electricity use for headquarters, employees homes and 250of its retailers with windpower.
prAna makes it a priority to connect with the younger generations
and promotes environmental awareness by supporting and participating in
outdoor education programs.
In prAna's efforts to reduce and recycle we use less paper in our
daily activities by using paperless technology for retailers to place
orders, correspondence and ship notices.
Incorporating natural fibers such as organic cotton and hemp has
been a natural transition. Our organic collection has grown from 46
organic cotton pieces in Spring 06 to 79 organic cotton pieces in
Spring 07.
All of prAna's catalogs, hangtags, workbooks and printed material
are made from 100% post consumer materials and printed with soy based
inks.
Rafters Footwear/Bogs Footwear
Bill Combs
bill@raftersfootwear.com
(800)201-2070
Rubber components leftover from cutting dies are returned to the
raw materials factory and used for future production meaning less
leftover upper materials.
Individual poly bags and egg crate packing have been eliminated
using a smaller master carton with one piece of plastic wrap on the top
of the carton to protect the shoes.
All paper, metal, and glass in our headquarters is sorted weekly and taken to the recycling center.
50% of all company employees bicycle to work with 100% participation in the warehouse.
Warehouse trucks now burn exclusively Bio Diesel.
Shoreline Act2 GreenSmart
Debbie Williams
deb@laptopjackets.com
(530)477-9780
Shoreline launches Act 2 GreenSmart, our first bags with all
outside and inside fabrics and padding made with 100% recycled
materials.
Shoreline’s GreenSmart initiative encourages technology and
telecommuting, electronic communication and a commitment to eliminate
all non-green merchandise by 2009.
Shoreline recycles all office materials such as paper and toner
cartridges and utilizes GreenSmart shipping practices which include the
minimization and reuse of packing and shipping materials.
All Act 2 GreenSmart marketing materials and packaging are printed
on recycled paper with soy based inks and minimizes product packaging
as much as possible.
Shoreline is a member of EPA Waste Wise, Fair Labor Association,
Co-Op America, The Nature Conservancy and Natural Resources Defense
Council.
Sierra Designs
Kate Hancock
khancock@sierradesigns.com
(303)262-3061
Sierra Designs' headquarters is 100% wind powered through a
partnership with 3 Phases Energy Services. Our efforts divert 102,240
lbs of CO2 from entering the earth's atmosphere.
Sierra Designs' new booth is comprised of 75% green materials
including: cork for wall coverings and greeting stand, 100% recycled
carpet, and formaldehyde-free MDF for structural walls.
Sierra Designs is taking steps to develop more eco-friendly
products across all categories including an introduction of COCONA, a
wicking fiber made from coconut shells for S07 apparel, and DAC poles
that are anodized through the most environmentally friendly process
available.
Sierra Designs' marketing collateral is printed on post-consumer recycled paper
Sierra Designs recycles all corrugated boxes, bottles, cans, and office paper in an effort to reduce waste.
SkirtSports
Meg Gill
Skirtsports.com
303-442-3740
SkirtSports is launching a 40% bio-based “Green Skirt” using
DuPont™ Sorona® fabric that will be unveiled at OR Summer Market and
released Spring 2008.
With its "Convert to Skirt" campaign (trade-in for a free skirt!),
SkirtSports will donate $10 per shorts brought to the SkirtSports booth
at OR to Native Energies.
The SkirtSports headquarters in Boulder, CO focuses on clean air
initiatives by offering incentives to employees with a Bike to Work
Program.
In its manufacturing warehouse, SkirtSports uses Eco-cycle©
recycling systems to vastly reduce waste from its import and export
shipments.
SkirtSports is introducing an eco-friendly packaging initiative for
the Spring 2008 product line through its manufacturing facilities in
China and Costa Rica.
SmartShield Sun Care
Will Fawcett
wfawcett@smartshield.com
(800)343-1504
Our formulas are oil free and use all natural Aloe Vera.
Our products are eco-friendly and completely biodegradable.
Our products have been proven marine-friendly and will not harm fish or other marine life in general.
Our insect repellent is comprised of all natural essence of oils
and has been proven "statistically equal to DEET" when repelling
mosquitoes.
Sole Custom Footbeds
Claire Thompson
claire@yoursole.com
(866)235-7653 ext. 106
At SOLE we are committed to doing our part for the environment,
therefore this past spring we converted all our packaging to the new
SOLE Ecopack.
Ecopac is made from Natureworks PLA, an annually renewable
resource-based plastic that is 100% biodegradable. Organic material,
instead of petroleum-based, is used to make Ecopac so it biodegrades
naturally in a landfill or compost heap leaving little or no
environmental impact.
The SOLE family is an active group of employees, many of which
typically bike to work in the summer months. SOLE supports this by
promoting health and wellness.
As part of our mission and commitment to wellness, SOLE supports
and sponsors grass-roots causes that aim to bring awareness to
humanitarian and environmental issues.
Sportif USA
Tom Williamson
tom@sportif.com
(775)359-6400 ext.101
Founded a non-profit organization called FreeWheelin in 2004, which
purchases adaptive sports equipment for the disabled and mobility
impaired. To date, FreeWheelin has purchased 25 handcycle bikes, 3
specialized basketball wheelchairs, and sponsored several disabled
athletes.
Donated over 5,000 units of clothing to the Hurricane Katrina
effort in 2005 to the town of Laurel, Mississippi. Sportif contributes
annually over 4000 units of product to local charity organizations.
Promote corporate re-cycling of all plastic, glass, and aluminum
products. We re-use 95% of our corrugated boxes in all out-bound
shipments to retailers.
Encourage paperless work environment through technology to in-house team, outside sales reps, and order entry.
Began incorporating Organic Cotton fabrics into product mix in 2003 and today over 70% of our cotton collection is Organic.
Stanley
Neil Burch
neil.burch@pmi-worldwide.com
(206)256-1219
Stanley products are made in factories that are leaders in the
recycling of materials and recycling of water, also Stanleypackaging is
made with 45% recycled material.
Stanley products are designed and manufactured to last for a
lifetime. Our products are often passed from generation to generation,
reducing environmental impact.
Stanley is a trusted supplier and leader in Social Responsibility
with best practices in Code of Conduct compliance certified by
third-party audits.
Stanley supports numerous international environmental organizations
such as The Ocean Conservancy as well as local community non-profit
organizations such as Hope Project.
Stanley is a global brand and company that embraces cultural diversity in offices and factories around the globe.
Sterling Rope Company
John Branagan
john@sterlingrope.com
800-788-ROPE
We invite everyone to take part in our Rope Recycling Initiative.
Don’t let old rope sit in your closet or worse, a landfill, Sterling
can have it recycled for you!
Simply send us your retired dynamic climbing ropes or nylon slings from any manufacturer and we will take it from there!
We’ve partnered with an efficient recycling expert that
repelletizes the nylon so it can be re-made into items like carpet
fiber, telephones, coat hangers, children's toys and more!
We encourage reusing rope however; retired rope should never be
used for life-safety! Miles of rope is produced every year so reusing
it isn’t enough to reduce the environmental impact.
Together we
can make a difference. Let’s keep climbers safe and also reuse the
petroleum-based nylon for something else. Go to www.sterlingrope.com or
e-mail us to find out more.
Teko Socks
James D. Heiden
sales@tekosocks.com
(800)450-5784
Think Beyond Organic: Teko believes there is more to creating
"green" products than using organic fibers - every sock has our
guarantee of non-toxic dyes, environmentally friendly fibers, recycled
packaging.
Fair market price: Teko pays above market price for our holistic
and sustainable Tasmanian wool, which is processed under strict
European environmental standards (available on request).
Recycled Packaging and Materials: Our packaging is made from high
recycled content board and we use recycled and green materials in our
trade booth, office, and promotion.
Green Support: Teko donates 10% of our online sales to cityWild,
Leave No Trace and The Conservation Alliance, and purchases American
Wind energy certificates to offset all energy use.
Walks the Talk: 100% of Teko's line embraces the facets of people,
planet, and profit by incorporating social and environmental
sustainable practices throughout our product development and day-to-day
activities.
Teva
Jaime Eschette
jeschette@deckers.com
(800) 433-2537 ext. 178
Teva is a proud member of Co-op America. We are committed to the
guidelines set forth by Amnesty International in regards to human and
workers rights guidelines.
Teva worked with Microban to develop a zinc based anti microbial,
which is inert and safe for the environment. Microban Zinc is used in
all Teva Footwear.
Teva uses 50% consumer recycled outsoles and 100% recycled webbing.
Teva continues to move towards the implementation of using
water-based cements for the assembly of our footwear and soy-based inks
for our printed materials.
Teva is a proud partner of American Whitewater and The Conservation Alliance.
Thermore USA
Joe DiGirolamo
joe.digirolamo@thermore.com
(800) 871-6563
Thermore is a branded thermal insulation noted for innovation, quality, value and service.
Traditionally, insulation products have been made with polyester
fibers- which is derived from petroleum and is a finite resource.
Recently we have been investigating the option of using sustainable
fibers as an eco-friendly alternative to polyester (i.e., corn fiber or
PLA which is branded as Ingeo and is annually renewable).
Introducing Thermore Natural, the first thermal insulation made with sustainable fibers for outerwear and gloves.
Thermore, offering "greener" choices for a better tomorrow.
Thinsulate Insulation and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material
Colleen Horn Harris
cahornharris1@mmm.com
(651)733-1566
3M donated $600,000 to The Nature Conservancy, funding purchase of
2400 acres of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, to preserve one of the
most biologically diverse and endangered forests on Earth.
Selected for the fifth time as the leader in the category of
diversified industrial companies in the 2006 Dow Jones Sustainability
Index (DJSI), which tracks the performance of the leading
sustainability-driven companies worldwide.
3M Foundation, 3M and its employees and retirees donated $3 million
to Conservation International to restoring threatened forests in China.
In 2005 and 2006, 3M was recognized by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy again by winning the
Sustained Excellence Award for Energy Management in recognition of
continuous improvement in energy management.
3M partners with The Nature Conservancy and Conservation
International in Brazil, Mexico, China and the United States. The 3M
Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to support environmental
projects around the world to conserve lands and waters, and protect
endangered wildlife.
Thorlos
Deb Lazenby
dlazenby@THORLO.com
(800)438-0286
Thorlos also uses only recycled or recyclable paper in its packaging.
Thorlos uses no materials that are damaging to the environment, and
maintains material safety and data sheets on every chemical and agent
used in manufacturing.
Thorlos maintains an active spill containment program even though it has never had a chemical spill.
Thorlos facilities have no underground storage tanks, contain no asbestos and produce no air contaminants.
Thorlos process water discharge point has been certified as leak free in soil sample testing.
Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
Macy Allatt
macy@timbuk2.com
(415)321-6829
Timbuk2 has started to think about the way we manufacture our
products in an effort to make this world a healthier, safer and cleaner
place. Timbuk2 has removed all PVC from our core messenger bag products
as of Spring 2007. We've replaced the vinyl liner with a TPU material,
which is just as versatile and durable as vinyl, and better for the
environment (vinyl is made from PVC and has negative environmental and
health implications during its production and life cycle). Timbuk2 also
removed the other PVC components of our bags, such as the essential
reflector tabs and tails, to go completely PVC-free.
Timbuk2 is making bags out of Organic Hemp, Organic Cotton and
other recycled/found materials including used banners and PET
(polyethylene terephthalate), a material made from plastic bottles.
Timbuk2's tradeshow booth is 85% green. It's comprised of recycled
steel and aluminum; All of the plywood used to create the walls, tower,
counter, desk, riser, crates, etc. are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certified wood, which means they come from well managed and controlled
forests; paints and other materials used are made with low VOC
(volatile organic compound) which means that the vapors do less harm to
the ozone layer.
Timbuk2 continues its efforts to use recycled paper in all of its POP and marketing collateral.
Timbuk2 designed the first completely sustainable, 'eco-efficient'
bag in collaboration with William McDonough and the specifications of
his Cradle To Cradle philosophy-presented at the 2006 Technology,
Entertainment and Design (TED) conference.
TrapTek, LLC/Cocona Fabrics
Jeanette Heimbach
jeanette@traptek.com
(720) 652 9726
Traptek,LLC develops natural technology products such as Cocona fabrics and yarns.
Traptek,LLC invented and patented the process of keeping particles active during fiber extrusion.
Cocona fabrics are created by using activated carbon made from coconut shells.
Cocona technology is contained within the fiber and provide these
remarkable properties: Evaporative Cooling, UV Protection, Odor
Management and Static Resistance
Cocona technology is contained within the fiber. Unlike surface chemical treatments, it will not wear off or wash off.
United Knitting
Walter T'kach
wtkach@unitedknitting.com
(732)446-6361
United Knitting a leader in the production of performance stretch
knitted fabrics, is proud to introduce EcoSystems, a full range of
environmentally friendly fabrics.
EcoSystem fabrics are made form post consumer recycled polyester
and other sustainable resources that set the standard for
environmentally friendly fabrics.
EcoSystem fabrics usher in a new generation of post consumer
filament fiber that is more versatile and performance oriented,
providing more options for our customers to participate.
Cocona "a natural technology" features fabrics made with activated
carbon derived from coconut shells. It enhances the performance of
fabrics by providing exceptional evaporative cooling, odor resistance
and added UV protection.
Developing a line of fabrics utilizing recycled/sustainable fiber
sources is an important way we can educate and share in the
responsibility of envionmentally friendly practices.
Vibram
Tony Post
tony.post@vibram.com
(978)318-0000
Vibram's Ecostep is a new rubber compound formulated by using 30% recycled material from the outsole manufacturing process.
It has been tested and approved for high quality soles in dress and
casual footwear applications, and is undergoing extensive field-testing
for use in high-performance outdoor footwear.
Vibram rubber scrap from the manufacturing process has long been
used as an additive to asphalt, improving highway durability, and in
children's playgrounds making them safer.
Now Vibram takes its recycling efforts one step further by incorporating their scrap into quality Vibram soles.
With Ecostep, Vibram has found a way to continue its commitment to
the outdoor conservation effort and still provide a high quality
product to its customers.
Watership Trading Companie
Steve Leslie
info@watership.com
(800)676-4305
The Hemp used in Watership's natural hemp hats is grown without
pesticides or fertilizers and is an important renewable resource.
Watership blends organic cotton with hemp to make the most
comfortable and stylish natural sun hats available help protect the
environment while protecting yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays.
Watership berets made with Polartec 200 series Recycled it's good
to know a plastic bottle gets recycled into something as useful and
long lasting as a Watership hat!
Watership is dedicated to supporting environmentally conscious material suppliers.
Watership is very diligent about recycling materials at their factory in Bellingham, Washington.
WaveWalker, Inc.
Lisa Markman
Lisa@wavewalker.us
(253)858-1778
WaveWalker Ethic of Excellence (WE) includes employing earth and
human friendly processes and materials; we choose partners who share
our ethic, and encourage associates to increase attention to green
steps.
WE use recycled and recyclable materials; from our products to our
publications, our shipping supplies to our sales contracts most
WaveWalker materials have been, can be, or will be recycled.
WE inform and educate partners and customers about our eco-friendly
processes and provide green opportunities using WaveWalker products and
materials; from online paperless transactions to instructions for
recycling shipping materials.
WE manufacture pedal powered kayaks that keep our waters free of
pollutants; the Hydroglide Drive is lubricated with mineral oil, which
is harmless in the unlikely event of a leak.
WE use a non-toxic rotomolding process that is employee and
community friendly combining heat and Polyethylene, a recyclable
food-grade plastic; you can literally eat off the hull of a WaveWalker.
Wenger NA
Dennis Piretra
Email: dpiretra@wengerna.com
Phone: (845) 365-3500 ext. 222 or (800) 431-2996
Wenger NA has begun to replace packing materials including PVC,
Styrofoam peanuts and shrink-wrap, with those that are biodegradable or
recycled.
Wenger NA currently recycles 25-30 tons of corrugated cardboard
annually. We have implemented a larger recycling program to include
glass, plastic, paper and aluminum.
Wenger NA will be sending approximately 30,000 watch batteries that were previously discarded annually to a recycler.
Wenger NA will be purchasing electricity from a company that requires all energy suppliers to have renewable energy components.
Wenger’s Green Team recommends and implements programs to minimize
its environmental footprint, then monitors progress while encouraging
participation and cooperation amongst employees and suppliers.
Wenonah Canoe/Current Designs
Christine Aitken
ChristineA@wenonah.com
(507)454-5430
We are a pioneer of the vacuum-bagging process used to mold our
canoes and kayaks, receiving a National award in 1995 recognizing this
processes reduction in emissions and waste.
We maintain a recycle/re-use program on everything imaginable,
including: plastic, aluminum, Kevlar, foam, fiberglass, pallets, paper,
cardboard, cheese cloth, newspapers, and even ink cartridges.
We maintain an internal solvent recycling program utilizing on-site re-distillation purification.
Wenonah Canoe/Current Designs proudly supports environmental
non-profit organizations, including Boundary Waters Area Wilderness
Foundation and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
We have a two mile stretch of adopted highway that we clean as needed.
