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Jordan Wings scholarship program expands into the Philippines
Source: Nike The six scholars in the Jordan Brand Wings Scholars Program, Class of 2026: [From Left to Right]: Jurgen San Agustin, Coleen Reyes, Harriet De Leon, Czarina Leviste, Lean Villar, Adrian De Guzman Nike’s Jordan Brand has announced the expansion of The Jordan Brand Wings Scholars ...
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Arena launches limited edition for FINA world championships, donates to Barrier Reef reforestation
With the launch of its new limited edition of race swimsuits for the 16th FINA world swimming championships (25 m) in Melbourne (from Dec. 13 to 18, 2022), Arena puts a spotlight on the endangered Great Barrier Reef. The Calypso Bay collection is inspired by the colors and fauna of ...
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Puma gets CDP’s top marks for transparency on climate change
Puma has improved its “Climate Change” score from the CDP, the self-described “not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.” The CDP’s scores follow the scale used in American public schools, which runs from best to worst, from ...
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Zenkai Sports raises $1 million from strategic investors
Portland, Oregon-based natural and sustainable performance apparel brand Zenkai Sports announced the closing of a $1 million funding round to drive growth and product development. Founded by former professional field hockey player Doug Lynch and 40-year apparel industry veterans Raj and Akhil Shah, Zenkai’s eco-friendly apparel supports both performance and ...
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Reebok announces the winner of the 2022 Reebok Human Rights Award
Source: Reebok Dieter Cantu named recipient of 2022 Reebok Human Rights Award Reebok has announced that community organizer, activist and social entrepreneur Dieter Cantu has been named the recipient of the 2022 Reebok Human Rights Award. The program, which highlights individuals doing impactful work that promotes human ...
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Nike supports community organizations that address inequality in sport
Nike is partnering with 12 community organizations across Europe that address inequities across race, gender, sexual orientation and disability. These Inclusive Community grants will initially be given to organizations in London, Berlin, Barcelona and Amsterdam, including: Disability Sport Coach, Sporting Equals and Not a Phase [London]; Les Hijabeuses [Paris]; Special ...
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Burton launches online rental program
Burton has announced a new online rental program for snowboards, boots, bindings and outerwear in the continental U.S. The rental model is aimed at short-term rentals, with gear shipped directly to the customers. Burton promises professionally cleaned and like-new condition equipment, shipped with the tools and hardware needed to set ...
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Decathlon integrates Resortecs disassembly technologies and launches ski jacket designed for recycling
Resortecs, the textile technology company, has announced that Decathlon is launching the first ski jacket to incorporate its Smart Stitch thread, in the retailer’s winter sport’s brand, Wedze. Resortecs has received a €2.5 million grant from the E.U. to accelerate the go-to-market of its heat-dissolvable and purportedly fully recyclable sewing ...
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Rossignol to donate refurbished skis
From now through to April 30, 2023, Rossignol will be running a charitable drive called “One for One,” in which it pledges to donate one pair of reconditioned skis to charitable organizations and amateur sports federations in developing countries for every new pair purchased online. The company says that every ...
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Idris Elba’s Don’t Stab Your Future launches new charity Nike Air Force One
Idris Elba’s non-profit apparel brand Don’t Stab Your Future has designed an exclusive variation of the Nike Air Force One in collaboration with NFL coach Aden Durde as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative. The shoe features the words “Don’t Stab Your Future” on the Nike swoosh ...
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UN Resolution highlights power of sport to achieve peace and sustainable development
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York adopted on Dec. 1 a consensus resolution that recognizes the power of sport to expand sustainable development and inspire young people around the planet. The text is titled “Sport as an enabler for sustainable development.” In his opening remarks, the president ...
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Decathlon Germany expands emission-reduced delivery service
Following the successful launch of Buy Back, Decathlon Germany is expanding its next-day delivery with reduced CO2 emissions to additional cities. This involves the delivery of orders as early as the following day using electrically powered cargo bikes, which save CO2 compared to the usual means of transport, such as ...
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Fire+Ice and POW collaborate
Bogner’s Fire+Ice brand and the non-profit organization Protect our Winters (POW) have entered into a collaboration. The result is the unisex Gregory Varsity Ski Jacket, limited to 350 pieces, featuring an exclusive print by American artist Gregory Siff. The jacket, a typical mix of fashion and performance, is, according to ...
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Unless partners with NFW to release 100% plant-based sneaker
Source: UNLESS Collective Unless Collective has partnered with NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) to release a 100 percent plant and mineral-based sneaker, the Degenerate. The skate-inspired sneaker contains zero plastic and is designed to harmlessly decompose at the end of its life. It is the first product to ...
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Arket launches second-hand service
Arket, the sustainable Swedish retailer owned by H&M, has debuted its first resale service called Rearket. The pilot project (according to Arket) covers only the retailer’s own collections, from home furnishings and accessories to clothing for men, women and children. All products will be sold on commission and presented as ...
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Pangaia chooses Evo bio-based yarn by Fulgar for new activewear
For the launch of its new Activewear 3.0 collection, materials science brand Pangaia has chosen an Evo bio-based yarn by Fulgar, reflecting its mission to find innovative materials that promote biodiversity, eliminate petrochemical products, and support a positive future for the climate. “The activewear sector generally uses materials with entirely ...
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Havaianas expands its flip flop ReCycle program in Asia
Havaianas has pledged to collect 10 percent of the total sold flip flops sold in its APAC locations by 2030, according to Inside Retail Asia Edition. Following on from its successful ReCycle initiative in Australia, launched in October 2021, Havaianas Asia Pacific is extending the initiative across APAC locations. In-store ...
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Avient introduces technology to track fiber origin in polyester and polyamide textiles
Avient Corp. has announced the launch of a new fiber tracer technology called Cesa, designed to help producers and brand owners confirm the source of fiber, verifying the information provided on labels. The Cesa tracer concentrates contain special taggants incorporated into fibers during the spin-dyeing process and are customized to ...
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Decathlon to promote sports among the youngest in Spain’s Valencian Community
The Decathlon stores in Spain’s Valencian Community have teamed up with the Trinindad Alfonso Foundation to promote sports among the youngest in schools across the region. The Trinidad Alfonso Foundation is chaired by Juan Roig, the majority owner of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. The Decathlon stores in the autonomous ...
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Peloton social impact team awarded community organization award
Peloton has been awarded the Community Builder Award by Bronx-based community development organization, the Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) at its annual Benefit and Ballgame event. Held at the Yankee Stadium, the event celebrates the work of WHEDco and the Bronx residents they serve. Alongside The Local Initiatives ...