The Latest from Seeing Green
Discover cleaner, greener brands, products and experiences—and practical ideas for healthier, more sustainable everyday living.
One-of-a-Kind Packs That Reduce Fabric Waste
Caught Our Eye: Cotopaxi’s colorful Del Día Collection turns leftover fabric into one-of-a-kind backpacks, hip packs, totes and more, with no two pieces exactly alike. Made from 100% deadstock fabric, the collection puts perfectly good material to use while making the unexpected color combinations part of the fun.
12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 9 - Preloved Outdoor Favorites
Preloved outdoor favorites are our pick for today’s 12 Days of Greener Giving, offering gifts that make adventure more accessible, more affordable and a whole lot lighter on the planet. Click through for some of our favorite brands that keep quality gear in use longer — from renewed jackets to verified secondhand equipment — so more people can enjoy the outdoors with less environmental impact.
Houdini Sportswear Redefines Outdoor Apparel Through Circular Design
Houdini Sportswear is a Stockholm-based brand on a mission to reconnect people with nature and rethink how clothing is made, used and reused. Their guiding idea is simple but powerful: when people spend more time outdoors, they care more about safeguarding the planet.
POLYWOOD Reinvents Outdoor Living Using Recycled Plastics
POLYWOOD is a trailblazer in outdoor furniture, best known for its durable, low-maintenance pieces made from recycled plastics. Founded on the principles of environmental stewardship and circular design, the company has reimagined classic outdoor styles — from Adirondack chairs to sectionals to dining sets — using its proprietary Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber.
Worn Wear Extends the Life of Patagonia Gear through Repair and Resale
Worn Wear is Patagonia’s recommerce and repair program designed to keep gear in play and out of landfills and change the way we consume. Through Worn Wear, customers can trade in used Patagonia clothing and gear in exchange for store credit, which is then cleaned, repaired, and resold at a discounted price on the brand’s dedicated resale platform.
Giving Outdoor Gear a Longer, Better Life With ReBIRD
ReBIRD by Arc’teryx is a bold initiative aimed at transforming how we think about outdoor gear and sustainability. Through ReBIRD, the brand enables consumers to extend the lifecycle of their gear, ensuring it stays out of landfills while maintaining high standards of performance and quality.
Cotopaxi Builds Durable Outdoor Gear With Purpose at the Core
Cotopaxi is an outdoor gear and apparel company founded in 2014 with a strong mission to alleviate poverty and inspire adventure. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cotopaxi offers a wide range of products, including backpacks, outerwear, and camping gear, all designed with durability and functionality in mind.
Houdini Proves High-Performance Outdoor Gear Doesn’t Have to Be Disposable
With its mission to push the boundaries toward a new, sustainable outdoor industry, Houdini has gained recognition for its innovative designs and sustainable practices. They offer a range of outdoor apparel, all designed to perform well in various outdoor conditions while being mindful of environmental stewardship. Their Houdini Reuse secondhand marketplace helps extend the lifetime and reduce the footprint of their garments. Houdini Circle is their circular store for Houdini clothes, where consumers can choose to buy, sell, repair and rent or subscribe.