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06/02/2026

You may have already noticed that climate change is affecting how we work and spend time outdoors. But how should we respond? In this article, Suston reaches out to mountain professionals for new risk insights as well as practical adaptation advice.

Climate change is reshaping outdoor work and recreation, forcing professionals and enthusiasts to adapt to new risks.

07/11/2025

Have you heard of the restoration movement?

Unlike conservation, which aims to protect existing ecosystems, restoration focuses on actively repairing ecosystems that have already been degraded. It’s an approach that is gaining traction in policy and practice - but not everybody is a fan.

In our latest article, we explore what restoration involves, how it differs from other environmental strategies, and what it looks like on the ground. From dam removals in Europe to wetland recovery in Florida and peatland rewetting in Ireland, the projects featured demonstrate what’s possible when efforts shift from preservation to renewal.

Read the full story to learn more about this emerging movement - and why it matters.

https://sustonmagazine.com/ecosystem-restoration-projects-success-stories/

Ecosystem restoration is gaining ground across Europe and North America, with 10 leading projects reversing damage and restoring natural function.

18/08/2025

Climbing gyms with air quality like megacity highways?

A new international study has found alarmingly high concentrations of chemicals in the air of climbing and bouldering gyms — linked to abrasion from climbing shoes. Some of these substances are the same ones raising red flags in environmental health research.

Researchers say the solutions are clear: better ventilation, regular cleaning, and above all, safer shoes. But will manufacturers step up?

Read the full story and find out what you can do to protect yourself here while climbing indoors:

A new study reveals alarming levels of harmful particles in climbing gyms – traced back to shoe abrasion. Researchers urge gyms and brands to act now.

11/08/2025

Ever queued for an hour at a “hidden” viewpoint… only to find 200 other people already there, selfie-sticks in hand?

From Everest basecamp to Norway’s Preikestolen, viral hotspots are feeling the weight of social media fame. What starts as a well-intentioned, picture-perfect post can lead to overcrowding, habitat damage, and even long-term harm to wildlife.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. It's possible to travel responsibly, protect nature, and still share your adventures online.

Read how — and why it matters:

From Mount Everest to Iceland, social media is fueling overtourism and harming fragile ecosystems. Learn practical tips to travel responsibly while still sharing your adventures online.

05/06/2023

To maintain its status, Europe's outdoor capital needs to move forward in one key area.

Neighbor to the French Alps and a favorite hub for outdoor companies and nature-loving citizens. Annecy is one of Europe's outdoor capitals. But to maintain this status, the city needs to move forward in one key area.

05/05/2023

Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel. But how does it hold up against wind, rain and other forces of nature?

Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel, enabling brands to dramatically cut the carbon footprint of their products. But in a branch where performance is key, how does rPET hold up against wind, rain and other forces of nature?

13/04/2023

At the bottom of this deep valley in Montenegro runs the Komarnica River. Will its fate be like so many others, tamed by a wall of concrete? Or can it, like the Vjosa, be protected?

Deep at the bottom of this river valley runs the Komarnica River. But it's precisely the valley's depth that makes it attractive for hydroelectric dams. Can this achieve the same destiny as Vjosa, or will its fate be like so many others?

07/03/2023

Why's it so hard to get a decent climate footprint of a single product? Suston reaches out to ClimatePartner to find out.

We’ve calculated global and national carbon emissions, and businesses have increasingly measured carbon footprints from Scopes 1-3. But somehow, an accurate carbon footprint for a single product continues to thwart us. Until now?

03/02/2023

We've all seen elaborate plans to collect marine plastic pollution, but what about stopping it at its source and keeping plastic in the supply chain?

Find out how ocean-bound plastic recycling is part of the solution in this interview with OceanCycle co-founder Ryan Schoenike.

Companies using OceanCycle certified material are responsible for recycling more than 1 billion plastic bottles, diverting ocean-bound plastic waste. Suston meets with co-founder Ryan Schoenike to learn more.

20/01/2023

Next week, tune in as this ski community celebrates three decades of inclusive mountain culture.

Can the outdoor community become more inclusive? Absolutely, and the Whistler Ski and Pride Festival has spent the last three decades demonstrating how.

13/01/2023

What can you say, how can you say it, and to whom? Find out how the outdoor industry is responding to Green Claims uncertainty.

When it comes to sustainability communications, what you can say and to whom has become the hot topic of the year thanks to impending substantiating green claims legislation. But the rules are so far unclear how is the outdoor industry responding?

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