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Sustainable Living

Nature is our foundation. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to explore the mountains. Without it, there would be no Alpine Trekkers. We want to protect nature – that’s why we created this category to present you with tips & advice on how to help preserve Mother Nature.

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Manufacturers & Brands

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

REPAIR INSTEAD OF THROWING AWAY – THE PATAGONIA WORN WEAR PROGRAMME

How can we as people, as customers and consumers reduce the production of emissions, waste and wastewater? How can we conserve resources and minimise the pollution and destruction of our environment? The answers to these questions are diverse, sometimes very complex and interconnected: Expansion of regenerative energy production, efficient filter technologies, intelligent traffic concepts and […]

Alpinetrek

by Bergfreund

Jörn

ALPINETREK IS CARBON NEUTRAL – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN IN PARTICULAR?

There is no doubt about it: the topic of sustainability is playing a central role in the outdoor industry. This is obvious, as our industry is very fond of claiming to be close to nature, so the protection of this nature should at least be an important premise in the actions of outdoor companies. More […]

Nature & History

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

Sustainable or greenwashed? Outdoor brands in portrait: Patagonia

It is the outdoor paradox: we want to experience and conserve unspoiled landscape, but consume abundant resources to see it with our own eyes. We get upset about summer skiers and roaring Porsches, yet still get on the plane to New Zealand. Whether manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor goods or consumers and buyers: people rave […]

Fabrics & Technologies

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Marianne

VEGAN ON THE GO – ANIMAL-FREE PRODUCTS FOR OUTDOOR PEOPLE

It’s an unavoidable topic nowadays: the issue of sustainability dominates the outdoor market like no other. Manufacturers have put the concept of “social and ecological responsibility” on their agenda, obtaining certifications such as bluesign or developing their own. This is, of course, very welcome! With this background, product lines for vegetarians and vegans are now […]

Fabrics & Technologies

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Stephan

Polygiene: How does the stink-blocker work, and is it sustainable?

(Warning: the following introduction may contain traces of irony) They say that, in the mountains, some practice the so-called “primitive” custom of not immediately showering or changing their clothes after they’ve been sweating. Disgusting, right? I mean, how gross, and – most importantly – how inconsiderate towards other people! The reason for this sorry state […]

Gear & Maintenance

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

The sole’s worn out, but the shoe’s still good? Which brands offer resoling services?

Even the highest-quality shoes have their limits, and those limits can be as low as a couple hundred miles. After a certain amount of wear, soles can show major signs of wear and tear, especially in the areas where they’re subjected to the most pressure. The material can even begin to crumble right before your […]

Buyer's Guide

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Guest author

An overview of Scandinavian outdoor brands

Scandinavia and the outdoors – a match made in heaven. Rodane, Hurrungane, Sarek and Kebnekaise are all music to the ears of outdoor enthusiasts. Scandinavia is home to just about as many outdoor enthusiasts as it has great destinations. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but the message remains the same: Being outdoors is the Scandinavian way of […]

Buyer's Guide

by Bergfreund

Jörn

An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications

Down is warm and fluffy and the absolute best when it comes to thermal insulation. How the down is obtained, however, is where things get delicate. Even though almost 90% of the world’s down is removed from ducks and geese during slaughter, there are still cases of live-plucking – a practice that clearly falls under […]

Know-How

by Bergfreund

Jörn

VAUDE: A pioneer in all things sustainability

“It’s easy to get lost in the sea of labels, certifications and all the hifalutin promises regarding sustainability and environmentally-friendly production. I mean, there are so many manufacturers out there, working tirelessly to establish sustainability in both their product line and their value chain. A very welcome development, if I do say so myself. Of […]

Nature & History

by Alpinetrek-Expert

Wiebke

Sustainability and the outdoor industry

As unfortunate as it is and ironic as it may seem to lovers of the great outdoors, outdoor products are not very environmentally friendly. In fact, many of them have been proofed with waterproofing agents containing chemicals, whilst others contain down feathers plucked from live birds or merino wool acquired from farmers who practice mulesing. […]

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