Recycling

The circular economy has been a major trend in recent years and is sometimes referred to as sustainability 2.0. At first glance, the concept appears to be more technical and more focused on one area. And anyway, most of us have been learning about waste separation and recycling from an early age, especially in Germany, the realm of the can and bottle deposit.

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.

Outdoor clothing is harmful to the environment, full of PFC, conventional down or other problematic materials. As skiers, we often have to face these accusations. However, there are also companies that do things differently and place value on sustainability and environmental friendliness in their products. We have put together an outfit from such manufacturers for you here - from helmets to skis.

This year's ISPO is once again all about ecological clothing and recycling in the textile sector. Like last year, the trend towards muted colors is continuing. As in previous years, the pioneers in the ecological clothing sector are the companies Vaude, Pya and Picture. In general, more and more manufacturers are doing away with harmful PFCs. In addition, more and more companies are trying to impregnate their clothing without fluorocarbons.