A major study published this week revealed that there is a 40% chance of the world temperature increasing by 1.5 degrees in a single year before 2025, making the target of no more than a 2 degree rise by 2050 as outlined in the Paris agreement look somewhat unlikely. The BBC article goes on to explain […]
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Apr
Apr
The Problem It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. According to the European Environment Agency, textile purchases in the EU in 2017 generated about 654 kg of CO2 emissions per person. There are environmental impacts along the entire […]
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Apr
Apr
It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. When people think about the impact of their ski holiday snowsports clothing is unlikely to be at the top of the list. Given the stats we need to begin to address […]
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Jan
Jan
Rental. It’s maybe not the answer you were looking for but hear us out, there are a lot of advantages to renting ski gear. Here at One Tree at a Time we have been inundated with generous donations from the local community, all of which have gone in to stocking our Bozel shop. The quality […]
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Nov
Nov
Thanks to New Generation Ski & Snowboard School, we now have a fantastic range of North Face outerwear ready for a new life! The ski school has generously donated surplus Gore-Tex jackets and salopettes from their sponsors The North Face. Designed to keep you warm and dry in even the most extreme conditions, many of […]
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Does the environmental impact of your company matter to you, your staff and your customers?
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Sep
Sep
If the answer is yes then start talking to your suppliers! Fish & Pips signed up to our pledge system last winter. The focus for the first year was to create a baseline of waste. By weighing waste they now have a figure for food, plastic, recycled and non recycled waste created by each guest […]
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Aug
Aug
The Alpine Club’s gear sale was a treasure trove of all things outdoorsy as usual this year. It’s a highlight of my calendar in Christchurch, where you can find anything from second hand climbing equipment, to ski gear, guidebooks and sweet deals from a couple of local retailers. This year’s haul for me was a […]
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Jun
Jun
Choosing eco-friendly clothing is one of the biggest and easiest ways to reduce your impact on the world, reduce your carbon footprint and live more sustainably. It’s no secret fast-fashion is devastating for our world. It is the most high profile example of our throw-away linear society. To put it into some digestible numbers the Ellen […]
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Jun
Jun
Have you ever bought something online and thought – ‘Oh well, I can just send it back if I don’t like it?’ Or even ordered clothes in multiple sizes to try on at home and return the items you don’t want? You’re not alone, in fact, 51% of shoppers admit to overbuying items with the […]