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Today, everything is green, sustainable and totally environmentally friendly. Stick a green label on it and everyone can join in. But why are actions no longer enough these days and why can sustainability actually be a trend? A call for more understatement.

If we want to buy new functional textiles for sports today, we have almost endless options: Cotton, hemp, polyester, Tencel etc. But which is more environmentally friendly? Natural or synthetic fibers?

As in previous years, sustainability was an important topic in the clothing segment. Almost every manufacturer has now realized this. There were no major technical highlights, but there were still one or two interesting products. Generally speaking, it can be said that things are becoming a little more colorful again, albeit with more classic colors.

The latest ski model, the jacket with the latest membrane or simply the high-tech functional underwear. We buy - and we like to. But isn't our wardrobe full at some point? How we can learn to consume more sustainably and what the Patagonia "Don't buy this Jacket" campaign has to do with it.

In times of climate crisis and flight shame, vacations in the mountains are also being tested on one moral or climate-friendly measure or another. Well-considered concepts and approaches, such as those implemented in the mountaineering villages of the Alpine associations, not only focus on the fun factor for environmentally conscious guests, but also on nature conservation and the quality of life of the local population.

Down, synthetic or wool. We are now spoiled for choice when it comes to materials. In addition to standards for down and sustainable alternatives in the development of synthetic fiber products, more and more emphasis is also being placed on sustainability and certifications for wool. This is also the case with the "Ortovox Wool Promise".

Founded in 1908, the traditional Norwegian company Bergans offers a sustainable ski collection with its Stranda products. We have combined the insulated Stranda Hybrid jacket with the two-layer Stranda trousers. In our test report, you can find out whether the combination is not only sustainable but also practical on the piste, off-piste skiing and touring.

Down is warm, fluffy, soft and completely natural. But is that the problem with down? Read on to find out what you can look out for when buying down products, what certifications there are and what recycled down can do.

While the number of alpine skiers is stagnating or even declining in some cases, the ski touring market is growing rapidly. More and more people are seeking this special winter experience by the sweat of their brow. Even if ski touring is one of the more nature-friendly sports compared to alpine skiing - for which special infrastructure has to be built - it still has an impact on nature and the environment.

"Skiing is politics - we cannot escape the world we live in": this was the headline of the American Powder Magazine in 2017. And we are doing the same in 2019. Skiing is politics. Or is it? Our author Lisa went in search of clues.

Labels and standards are intended to make it easier for customers to make purchases and make it clear at a glance under which conditions and with which resources an item of clothing was produced. But what is actually behind Bluesign, Fair Wear & Co. We have an overview.

In 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the political objectives of the United Nations in terms of sustainability, came into force. In short, these goals, which run until 2030, are intended to help achieve sustainable development on an economic, social and ecological level. But what are the SDGs anyway, how do they affect us and do they have anything to do with outdoor sports?