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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Jonathan Eidse |Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
Extreme weather, polar bears, low chances of rescue and littered with icebergs – sailing the Northwest Passage is not for the faint of heart. But the crew of the Abel Tasman are more concerned about what will happen to this fragile ecosystem if it crosses any of the Earth’s 16 “Tipping Points.”The 24-year-old first mate Alex Rockström grips the helm as the s/v Abel Tasman crests another gentle swell, her sails firm on their northwesterly bearing.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur
Posted at April 29, 2025, 08:30h in Brands, Business, Climate, Planet The Winter Sports Sustainability Network announces that major brands in its Climate Pact have joined the UN Race to Zero. This move consolidates the winter sports sector’s approach to climate accountability, aiming to reduce emissions and influence policy across the industry.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
Posted at April 22, 2025, 12:09h in Conservation, Planet The Goldman Environmental Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for grassroots environmental activism, honors defenders of free-flowing rivers in Albania and Peru. These efforts represent significant legal and conservation victories amid growing global pressure on freshwater systems.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur
Posted at April 9, 2025, 11:55h in Brands, Gear, Materials, Planet, Pollution A new study by The Microfibre Consortium offers data-driven insights into fiber fragmentation in textiles. Based on over 1,000 fabric tests, the report outlines key traits driving fiber loss and supports actionable strategies for textile manufacturers.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur
Posted at April 9, 2025, 12:03h in Brands, Conservation, Planet More than 60 companies, from gearmakers to media and tourism, have joined the new coalition Brands for Public Lands to advocate for U.S. public lands. Led by The Conservation Alliance, the effort signals a growing business response to protect key landscapes from development.
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1 month ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
At the Nordic Sustainability Arena in Åre, Sweden, the ski industry, scientists, and athletes confront the climate crisis head-on. From bare slopes to bold commitments, this event signals a possible turning point. But is the shift coming too late? Global warming has been the “elephant in the room” among many major players from the ski associations and the industry itself. Suston’s Joel Svedlund reports from the Nordic Sustainability Arena, one of the many initiatives that aims to turn the tide.
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1 month ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
As global warming threatens winter sports, carbon-intensive luxury ski tourism thrives—from Greenland to Antarctica. A group of 17 industry leaders and freeriders now calls for action to ground heli-skiing and safeguard regular off-piste skiing. Picture mountain after mountain of untouched snowfields, ancient ice shimmering under the polar sun – a wilderness cloaked in pristine silence.
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2 months ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir |Joel Svedlund |Tim Marklowski
Sustainability professionals now face an even steeper uphill battle. Yet, despite alarming reports, participants at the Tarfala Think Tank leave with renewed energy and determination. Suston’s Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Arthur, tries to uncover the secret behind this popular conference. Pinned onto the walls of the conference room at Hotel Vatnahalsen are around thirty post-it notes.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund
Mammut revolutionizes mountain insulation with down innovations and its latest European-produced “Mammut Loopinsulation,” made using upcycled rope scraps. As we gear up for the upcoming winter season, Mammut is proud to unveil its revamped insulation line in the clothing sector—the all-new Mammut Mountain Insulation, tailored for a wide range of outdoor activities and weather conditions.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund
While “PFC-free” has become a common claim in the outdoor industry, Fjällräven’s extensive journey of eliminating PFCs since 2009, closely aligned with scientific research, reveals a much more complex reality. The year 2023 was supposed to be a landmark for the journey that Fjällräven began in the early 2000s. At that time, the company was concerned by the latest research findings on the dangers of PFCs*.
