{"id":2913,"date":"2021-03-19T21:45:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T21:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=2913"},"modified":"2023-09-19T07:08:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T07:08:19","slug":"the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Eco-Friendly Ski Wear: Sustainable Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As skiers and snowboarders, we all rely upon the natural environment as a source of fun and adventure. Yet it can be difficult to adopt eco-friendly ski habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, everyone who uses the mountains has an important role to play in protecting and preserving their surroundings. Effectively offsetting the impact of skiing and snowboarding on the environment, is vital in protecting our planet and ensuring a sustainable future for winter sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways for everyone to do their bit is by supporting sustainable businesses. Purchasing sustainable ski wear is a great way to do this. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s stated that 84% of textiles end up in landfill within the first year of purchasing, demonstrating the need for a shift in consumption habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no denying that there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to sustainability and the volume of information can often seem overwhelming. So, here we have put together a short guide on sustainability in the ski industry and the best sustainable ski wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#What_does_sustainable_mean\" >What does sustainable mean?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#What_is_the_Ski_Industry_doing_to_be_sustainable\" >What is the Ski Industry doing to be sustainable?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#One_Tree_at_a_Time\" >One Tree at a Time\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Sustainable_Ski_Bums\" >Sustainable Ski Bums\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Sustainable_Ski_Resorts\" >Sustainable Ski Resorts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Dont_replace_repair\" >Don\u2019t replace, repair<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Eco-Friendly_Ski_Wear_brands\" >Eco-Friendly Ski Wear brands<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Open_Wear_%E2%80%93_Great_for_refurbished_ski_wear\" >Open Wear &#8211; Great for refurbished ski wear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Picture_Organic_Clothing_%E2%80%93_Best_for_ski_accessories\" >Picture Organic Clothing &#8211; Best for ski accessories\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Mons_Royale_%E2%80%93_Best_for_bright_and_bold_baselayers\" >Mons Royale &#8211; Best for bright and bold baselayers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Patagonia_%E2%80%93_Best_for_longevity_and_performance_ski_wear\" >Patagonia &#8211; Best for longevity and performance ski wear\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#Grown_Skis_%E2%80%93_Best_for_pioneering_eco_ski_design\" >Grown Skis &#8211; Best for pioneering eco ski design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/the-best-eco-friendly-ski-wear-sustainable-brands\/#BeaverWax\" >BeaverWax<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_sustainable_mean\"><\/span><b>What does sustainable mean?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability is a word that we hear on a regular basis, yet its definition is widely debated within scholarly articles. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest definition of sustainability is the ability to exist constantly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It refers generally to the capacity for Earth&#8217;s biosphere and human civilisation to co-exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Ski_Industry_doing_to_be_sustainable\"><\/span><b>What is the Ski Industry doing to be sustainable?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of organisations and initiatives within the ski industry that are working hard to preserve our natural environment and promote eco-friendly skiing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Tree_at_a_Time\"><\/span><strong>One Tree at a Time\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onetreeatatime.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Tree at a Time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strives to make the alpine industry more sustainable by supporting businesses and individuals to bring about positive change. Amongst a number of initiatives, they have created a pledge system to measure how ski industry businesses are reducing their environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Tree is also busy working to give high-quality ski wear from local businesses a second life. Stock for their shop has been supplied through donations from local businesses looking for solutions to their branded uniforms that have come to the end of their first life but are not yet ready for the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJDla9yl04t\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJDla9yl04t\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by One Tree at a Time (@onetree_at_a_time)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality donations combined with their amazing team of repair technicians has meant that One Tree has been able to save these high-quality items from landfill and give them a second home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Tree is working on a rental ski wear service that allows customers to make a pit stop on their way up the mountain, try on their clothing and take it away to their chosen resort and deliver it back at the end of the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Ski_Bums\"><\/span><strong>Sustainable Ski Bums\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Ski Bums<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aim to inform like-minded snow sports lovers on who is leading the way in sustainable practices within the industry. Their website acts as a community hub, providing information from their own research and connecting people from across the globe to work together and reduce their impact on the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Ski_Resorts\"><\/span><b>Sustainable Ski Resorts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are fortunate that the Meribel team leads the way in terms of ski resort sustainability. As a result of their hard work and commitment, Meribel is rated as one of the world&#8217;s greenest ski resorts because it\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Powers the resort radio communication system using solar energy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Reduces road congestion and pollution by running a free bus service throughout the season<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Protects the environment and its natural beauty, with building legislation that rules against the construction of any high-rise buildings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Uses local hydroelectric dams to power its lifts and snow cannons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Uses water from the Ariondaz dam for its snow cannons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Recycles old chair lifts, passing these onto other resorts<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_replace_repair\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t replace, repair<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good quality sportswear is built for longevity. So, you should always consider the possibility of repair before discarding your ski wear.\u00a0 Many brands that are built to last, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakperformance.com\/se\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak Performance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer access to a repair service in all their stores. No matter how old your gear is! Similarly, Gore-Tex offers a \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gore-tex.co.uk\/support\/guarantee-and-returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed to keep you dry promise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 and will repair any goods that have not met this promise (providing you have cared for them in line with their guidelines).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eco-Friendly_Ski_Wear_brands\"><\/span><b>Eco-Friendly Ski Wear brands<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining if a brand is truly eco friendly can feel like a difficult task. Below are some of the key things to look out for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The durability of the materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability and production of the materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People behind the brand &#8211; what do they promote?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fair work conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charities and organizations the company supports (if any)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Wear_%E2%80%93_Great_for_refurbished_ski_wear\"><\/span><strong>Open Wear<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for refurbished ski wear<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open-wear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Wear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a Swiss outerwear brand that focuses on combining high performance with ethical production, sustainable materials and openness. Their mission is focused on preserving our mountains and ensuring the way we ride now means that we can continue to ride in great conditions for years to come. They even offer a small selection of men&#8217;s refurbished ski wear. Their eco ski wear will ensure you\u2019re prepared for all weather and look stylish anywhere on the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picture_Organic_Clothing_%E2%80%93_Best_for_ski_accessories\"><\/span><strong>Picture Organic Clothing<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Best for ski accessories\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picture-organic-clothing.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture Organic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mission is simple, fight climate change. All of their products are made from 100% recycled, organic or responsibly sourced materials.\u00a0 In 2019 they earned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcorporation.net\/about-b-corps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B Corp certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the highest distinction for companies committed to making environmental and social responsibility a core part of their business. The Picture range is made up of standard, relaxed fits and enviable colourways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2920 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-Oraganic-.png\" alt=\"Picture Organic \" width=\"852\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-Oraganic-.png 852w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-Oraganic--213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-Oraganic--727x1024.png 727w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-Oraganic--768x1082.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 852px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 852\/1200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only this but their solar-powered French headquarters and factories run on renewable energy.\u00a0 Plus, they&#8217;ve also switched to bio-sourced and compostable poly bags in their packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mons_Royale_%E2%80%93_Best_for_bright_and_bold_baselayers\"><\/span><strong>Mons Royale <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Best for bright and bold baselayers.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monsroyale.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mons Royale<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combines sustainability, technical performance and style. Their Merino wool is ethically grown, mulesing-free, natural, biodegradable and sustainable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2921 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mons Royale Base Layers\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-scaled.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mons-royale-1366x2048.jpg 1366w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/1200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All garments are made using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendbee.com\/pages\/zq-merino-highest-standards-in-the-areas-of-animal-welfare-environmental-care-and-social-sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZQ Merino<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to guarantee the world\u2019s highest standard in fibre quality, animal welfare, and environmental management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patagonia_%E2%80%93_Best_for_longevity_and_performance_ski_wear\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Patagonia<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Best for longevity and performance ski wear\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking into sustainable sportswear, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.patagonia.com\/gb\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patagonia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been leading the way in sustainability and innovative products for the outdoor industry for decades. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their items are truly made to stand the test of time and as a result, are great to buy second hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patagonia apparel has been tried and tested by top athletes in the most extreme conditions on the planet. Resulting in them becoming one of the leading sustainable sports brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their business is built upon sustainability and they provide maximum transparency across the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grown_Skis_%E2%80%93_Best_for_pioneering_eco_ski_design\"><\/span><b>Grown Skis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Best for pioneering eco ski design<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grown Skis<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are pioneers in eco ski design, using sustainably harvested wood cores and volcanic basalt rock fibres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CL7H3mFhkiO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CL7H3mFhkiO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Grownskis (@grownskis)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grown is an Outdoor Creativity Lab with the aim of creating regenerative design solutions that are inspired by nature. They describe how they bridge science, design and industry to develop more sustainable solution prototypes that are then getting introduced to the industry for upscaling and improving conventional, non-regenerative products and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on their mission and products, find them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grownskis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other great eco ski manufacturers are those such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salomon.com\/en-gb?CMPID=ps%7csb%7cgoogle%7cUK_EN_GOO_SEA_PERF_BRA_Pure_Bmm%7cUK_EN_BRA_Pure%7c%2Bsalomon%7c455500367912&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYqKDgVo0N-Vf_csFb69VZUGuGz6mTxQfWFV2noc1wN9UidPHym0JpcaAinAEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salomon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libertyskis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lokomotivskis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lokomotiv<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingswoodskis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingswood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which are explored here by <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eco4theworld.com\/5-of-the-best-eco-friendly-ski-manufacturers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco 4 The World.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BeaverWax\"><\/span><b>BeaverWax<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-friendly skiing also requires us to make sustainable choices about our equipment. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaverwax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BeaverWax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a highly regarded and innovative wax containing environmentally friendly ingredients that still provides high performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you agree how exciting it is to explore all the amazing work that\u2019s taking place within the ski industry. Whilst few businesses will be 100% perfect, we feel that it\u2019s important to celebrate those that are doing all they can to help reduce their footprint. Here at Ski Basics, we are working hard to be part of this positive movement and are committed to ensuring a sustainable future as a business and beyond. For an extensive guide on some of the best sustainable ski and sportswear in the market, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendbee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekendbee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to view our remaining availability for next season, please visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/skibasics.mychaletbooking.com\/chalets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to get in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We would love to hear from you!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As skiers and snowboarders, we all rely upon the natural environment as a source of fun and adventure. Yet it can be difficult to adopt eco-friendly ski habits.\u00a0 &nbsp; Nevertheless, everyone who uses the mountains has an important role to play in protecting and preserving their surroundings. 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