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Alpkit
If you want outdoor gear with a sustainable ethos, check out Alpkit. When they ran a customer survey in 2021 they were surprised to learn that 87% of respondents considered the sustainability of products or companies before making a purchase. Though they are a small, independent business, they’re adamant they don’t want to profit at the expense of others or the wild places they love.
In 2019, they became the first UK outdoor brand to publish a comprehensive Sustainability Report. A year later, they became a B Corp.
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Byway
In recent years, there has been a huge push towards sustainable travel. Byway is helping curious people explore the world free of flying. Rather than travelling over, they help customers travel through, using trains, boats, buses and bikes. It’s the first 100% flight-free travel platform creating customisable travel and accommodation packages away from the traditional tourist trails. You’ll see the lesser-known gems on your trip and stay in locally owned accommodation, two features that support the economies of the communities being visited.
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COAT Paints
COAT Paints is the world’s only Climate Positive Certified paint company. They don’t subscribe to greenwashing and use fresh, made-to-order paint, meaning zero waste.
And while they aren’t chaining themselves to trees, they’re “very conscious about making the right decisions for a better
