sustainability

How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Why some tech is being phased out in favour of more eco-friendly materials

Given that many of us cyclists want to make eco-friendly choices, let's explore the technology that a lot of popular waterproof jackets use, and what's coming in the future

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 12:54
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Ban on disposal of bike tyres in landfill moves closer

England and Wales set to ban bicycle tyres and inner tubes from landfill, says head of Velorim – which manages The National Bicycle Tyre Recycling Scheme

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 11:20
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Could this ‘fibre-welding’ technology be a game changer for sustainable cycling performance kit?

US biotech manufacturer Natural Fiber Welding claims that its Clarus technology gives a “synthetic-like performance but from 100% natural sources”

Thu, Feb 03, 2022 12:00
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Muc-Off launches ‘the world’s fastest lube’, Ludicrous AF

The British brand set out to create a Grand Tour winning lube that combines both speed and sustainability showing “being green can be fast". It will also cost you £49.99 for a 50ml bottle

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 09:29
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Grangers survey reveals only 66% of us reproof our waterproof jackets

Jacket life expectancy can rise to 6.05 years for those that wash and reproof garments, useful to know for cyclists who have invested in pricey waterproof jackets

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 11:38
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Trek releases its first Sustainability Report outlining 10 steps to lighten its footprint

Trek encourages people to ride 430 miles to save the carbon equivalent of what it took to make one of its bikes

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 09:40
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Velocio partners with London bikepacking brand Apidura for UK clothing repairs

Regional repair hubs chosen to reduce the environmental impact of shipping

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 09:50
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Muc-Off pledges to save 200 tonnes of plastic before 2023 after smashing original 30 tonne target

Refill products have been introduced, plastic has been swapped for cardboard packaging and all PTFEs removed

Thu, Jul 22, 2021 10:19
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Alpkit’s sustainability drive: “We put people and planet before profit”

British brand says that it sent 98% of orders in plastic-free packaging last year, and made over 2000 product repairs to drive sustainability

Thu, Feb 04, 2021 14:00
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Gore brings to its products ‘wash and care awareness’ in new sustainability drive

Benefitting both consumers and the environment, the brand has issued a reminder that better care will increase the lifetime of product performance

Wed, Dec 09, 2020 13:09
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