Is there any worse feeling than waking up in the middle of the night in a muscle-cramping ball trying to get warm? Or gasping for air and struggling to unzip and evacuate your sweaty prison? As the first day of fall approaches, don’t let the changing seasons bring your outdoor adventures to an end. You just need to shuffle your gear up a bit. No matter the temperature or conditions, we have a sustainable suggestion for you and your fellow campers.

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1. The Adrenaline +20° recycled sleeping bag from Golite is the perfect 3-season bag for when the nights cool down. Weighing in at just over 2 lbs. this bag is light in your pack and on the environment, thanks to the 800-fill goose down, recycled polyester shell, and recycled polyester microfiber lining. It also comes in a women’s version. Keep reading →

OK, so we know that disposable water bottles are the devil’s work. And we’ve made our choice to not drink bottled water because we know that bottled water is 2,000 times more energy intensive than tap water. But with all of the water bottles out there, aren’t you tired of hearing about BPA-this and cancer-causing-that? Maybe it’s time that we look back to an enduring and recyclable friend. Today, this friend comes in the form of a beautifully designed, 22oz, Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle. Keep reading →

Now you can go au naturel without bearing it all. These top picks from around the world are all made with eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, organic cotton or recycled pine fiber. Green fabrics have many other benefits aside from a lower impact on the environment. Bamboo fibers are incredibly soft, wick moisture, have natural pores to keep you fresh, and they come in really handy if you’re trying to seduce a panda bear. These eco-friendly underthings are also naturally hypo-allergenic and toxin-free. Sustainable textiles not only look and feel stunning, but they can help ease the mind of your tree-hugging boyfriend. Supporting sexy, sustainable companies never felt so good. Keep reading →

I seem to have a difficult time finding my center and breathing deep when I am worrying about inhaling toxic chemicals from my PVC mat, or worrying about where I can find a public recycling bin to toss my plastic water bottle. Check out this sustainable yoga gear to help you clear your mind and the air.

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How about a little Red, White, Blue, and Green? This 4th of July get outside and celebrate with an eco-friendly lawn game! This holiday is a perfect time to reflect on our great country, and make decisions that will help keep it that way. So, turn off the lights, turn off your air conditioner and enjoy some fresh air and good company while being truly patriotic.

For a casual game of toss or a sporting challenge try these earth-loving discs. The Wham-O Re-Flyer is made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic. This Frisbee is perfectly balanced and approved by the Ultimate Players Association. Plus, these discs are made in the USA and packaged with recycled cardboard. For your softer side, the Pocket Disc is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, as a Frisbee or pretty much anything else (hot pad, fly swatter, dog toy, cool hat). This floppy friend is made from 100% cotton and is a fair trade product that supports Mayan Indian weavers. Fold it up and take it anywhere! Keep reading →

For the high-tech outdoors-men, check out this solar backpack by Voltaic. Made with recycled soda bottles, these bags sport powerful solar panels that are lightweight, waterproof, and durable enough for his next hike. The removable battery pack is chargeable with USB, AC, or car cable. Now, you can be sure that he has power whenever he needs it, even if the sun refuses to shine. Keep reading →

As a company Fair Trade Sports offers all of its after-tax profits to children’s charities around the world, such as Room to Read and the Boys and Girls Club. These quality balls are formed with 32 hand-stitched panels, made by adult workers in Pakistan who received a fair wage for their work. These important soccer balls are also vegan and eco-certified and 70% of the rubber used was harvested from sustainably managed rubber tree forests. And with the current pressures being put on Pakistani workers by machine made models in China, now is the perfect time to show your support for the workers, the message and the environment. Keep reading →

National Bike to Work Day will be upon us this Friday, May 21st.  Make sure that you are ready to roll with help from these 10 awesome eco-friendly bike accessories!

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May is National Bike Month, and the perfect time to get back into cycle commuting or to start for the very first time. Whether you are keeping your car in the garage for the trip to work or an errand to the store, the benefits are realized by your wallet, your body and the earth. Surprisingly, replacing one or both of these voyages with a bike ride is more doable than ever. Plus, making your commute more comfortable, more fun or more safe can be accomplished by supporting companies that recognize the impact of their decisions on our environment. The research has been done and the eco-results are in. Check out our best of the best in bikes and accessories, sustainable enough to get any green commuter rolling. And if your looking for some extra inspiration, take a look at Carbon Rally’s Bike Challenge to join and track thousands of people pulling up their kickstands and making a difference.

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Outdoor adventures relax the mind, strengthen the body, and allow us time to connect with nature. They also remind us to appreciate and protect the environment that provides us with such lasting memories. For our adventures we all want light and strong equipment, but many times this comes at a cost to the environment. Many lower impact fabric shelters like those made from cotton, wool or hemp are just too heavy to carry on a multi-day trek, but thankfully some companies are proving that tents can be both sustainable and high performing. These eco-friendly tents coupled with a leave no trace attitude can help keep the memories coming. Keep reading →