Paddling Gear Guide
Sustainability is a journey, and supporting companies that travel this path will encourage them and others to do the same, raising the bar for all. Please support your local retailers when possible!
Astral
www.astraldesigns.com Eliminated toxic PVC from from PFDs, shoes made from recycled polyester and hemp (vegan-friendly) |
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Keen
www.keenfootwear.com Completes Higg Index through Sustainable Apparel Coalition, uses Cleansport NXT (non-toxic probiotic odor control), European Outdoor Group Sustainability Working Group, Leather Working Group, OIA Sustainability Working Group, On site child care, |
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Loka Swimwear
www.lokaswimwear.com Made from 78% recycled materials (Econyl), on path to B Corp Certification, 1% for the Planet, |
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Teva
www.teva.com Deckers Brand: BetterWork Vietnam, Leather Working Group, VOC reduction, packaging reduction, materials traceability, BSR HerProject, Responsible Down Standard, |
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Thule
www.thule.com Energy efficient manufacturing, recycled materials, focus on low air drag to reduce fuel consumption, renewable energy at factories (goal of 100% by 2020), bluesign, efficient logistics, |
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