Jonathan Eidse

1 month ago | sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Jonathan Eidse |Gabriel Arthur

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.

1 month ago | sustonmagazine.com | Jonathan Eidse |Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir

Posted at May 8, 2025, 10:50h in Brands, Circularity, Pollution Sweden’s annual nationwide clothing swap marked a turning point this year by banning items from ultra-fast fashion giants Shein and Temu. Organizers hope this will help serve as a signal for consumers to shift towards longer-lasting wardrobes and away from high-impact textile production.

1 month ago | sustonmagazine.com | Katy Stevens |Jonathan Eidse |Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir

Bold sustainability claims are everywhere, but real progress remains limited. Katy Stevens of the European Outdoor Group shares how the 2025 Outdoor Impact Summit aims to shift the industry toward action that counts. It’s easy to talk about change. Harder to prove it. In the sustainability space, the past few years have been marked by bold ambitions: carbon neutrality, circular supply chains, regenerative business models. Everywhere you look, another brand is making a new pledge.

2 months 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.

Feb 28, 2025 | sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Jonathan Eidse |Martina Wengenmeir |Katy Stevens

Posted at February 26, 2025, 20:44h in Adventures, Participation, People More than 5,000 public lands employees in the U.S. have been laid off, reducing the capacity of federal agencies to manage trails, parks, and forests. The cuts could mean closures, longer wait times, and challenges for wildfire prevention. Learn how these changes may affect your next adventure.