Sustainability is a Spectrum: A Guide to Understanding Ethical and Sustainable Outdoor Gear

The term “sustainable” is everywhere these days and most of it is greenwashing. Here's how to identify actually sustainable outdoor gear.
01:45 Recycled
02:30 Types of recycled materials
03:10 Bluesign
04:00 Organic
05:12 Carbon Neutral
06:34 Biodegradable
07:23 Fairtrade
08:08 B Corp
08:33 Circular
10:02 PFC-Free
11:02 RDS Certified and Recycled Down
11:53 RWS Certified and Recycled Wool
12:20 Leather
12:53 Dyeing
13:06 Looking Beyond Certifications
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Hey there! We’re Josh and Alisha, the creators of Terradrift, which is all about sustainable travel and adventure. That means travel tips, adventure guides, gear reviews, and a whole lot more. And all of it encourages you to explore responsibly. 'Cause we've just got the one planet, and since we like to get out there and enjoy it as often as possible both near and far, it's our responsibility to treat it with a little bit of respect. So lace up the ol' boots, grab your favorite pack, and wander on! #terradrift #wanderon

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01:45 Recycled
02:30 Types of recycled materials
03:10 Bluesign
04:00 Organic
05:12 Carbon Neutral
06:34 Biodegradable
07:23 Fairtrade
08:08 B Corp
08:33 Circular
10:02 PFC-Free
11:02 RDS Certified and Recycled Down
11:53 RWS Certified and Recycled Wool
12:20 Leather
12:53 Dyeing
13:06 Looking Beyond Certifications
Greenwashing: terradrift.com/what-is-greenwashing-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
PFA Study: www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/blood-testing.html
Repairing your gear, washing, and re-waterproofing videos:
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[@emills767]

This was great. I avoid down, leather and wool, too

[@williamwood6795]

What is a good synthetiic sleeping bag that is light and warm??

[@Terradrift]

How light you talkin'? We reviewed this Sierra Designs bag (terradrift.com/zipperless-sleeping-bag-sierra-designs-night-cap-review/) and Mountain Hardwear bag (terradrift.com/the-mountain-hardwear-lamina-eco-af-the-most-sustainable-sleeping-bag-ever/) a while back, but also love the UL quilt we reviewed here (terradrift.com/the-ultimate-ultralight-backpacking-gear-kit/).

[@robinhoodstfrancis]

Awesome. I'm out there now with my progressive interfaith Christian stuff and this stuffis missing big time. God bless in Divine Mind's Love and the Black Elk Great Spirit.....