Surf 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. Some links may be affiliates, and please support your local retailers when possible!
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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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Olukai
www.olukai.com Certified B Corp, Gold Certified leather minimizes water usage, water-based cements to limit hazardous chemicals, |
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Outerknown
www.outerknown.com Fair Labor Association, bluesign, Econyl recycled nylon, organic cotton, materials traceability, Global Organic Textile Standard, hemp usage, |
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Patagonia
www.patagonia.com Corporate environmental and social activism, innovation renewable materials, efforts to reduce consumerism and repair instead of buying new, materials traceability, environmental grants, organic cotton, traceable down, Fair Trade Certified, animal welfare for wool supply, pays employees to take time off and volunteer, |
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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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