Jen Thilman

Jen loves writing and learning about how to have a healthy planet, including how to buy sustainable products. She holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing, worked in project management for many years, and now pursues her writing passion (and is about to publish her debut novel, a post-climate apocalypse dystopian story). Outside of writing, she enjoys road trips, walks in nature, and playing with her dog.

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Illustration of a Lululemon Leggings

How Sustainable Is lululemon? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. lululemon has become a trendy brand for casual and athletic apparel. So we had to ask: How sustainable is lululemon?

Illustration of an icebreaker jacket

How Sustainable Is icebreaker? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at their athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. icebreaker is a popular sportswear brand found on retail shelves these days, known for their merino wool items and environmentally friendly approach. So, we had to ask: How sustainable is icebreaker apparel?”

Illustration of a Carhartt shirt

How Sustainable Is Carhartt? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. Carhartt is an outdoor brand that became popular for their rugged, long-lasting workwear that is now seen as trendy sports gear and everyday clothing. So, we had to ask: “How sustainable is Carhartt?”

Illustration of an Arcteryx coat

How Sustainable Is Arc’teryx? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. Arc’teryx is a brand known for making sturdy outdoor apparel and gear, and has recently become trendy with young urbanites. So we had to ask: How sustainable is Arc’teryx?”

Illustration of a Timberland boot

How Sustainable Is Timberland? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. When we talk about rugged outdoor gear, Timberland often comes up. They became known for making sturdy work boots that gained popularity in the 1990s and turned the apparel brand into everyday streetwear. So we had to ask: “How sustainable is Timberland?”

Attempted illustration of a The North Face product

How Sustainable Is The North Face? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. The North Face is a sports apparel brand that has grown in popularity to become more than sportswear, it’s now known as everyday streetwear, too. So we had to ask: How sustainable is The North Face?

Illustration of a Canada Goose jacket

How Sustainable Is Canada Goose? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. Canada Goose is a luxury outerwear brand popular for extreme weather gear. So we had to ask: How sustainable is Canada Goose?

Illustration of a sample Vaude product

How Sustainable Is Vaude? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. In Europe one brand that stands out as being known for sustainability is Vaude, located in Germany. So we had to ask: How sustainable is Vaude?

Illustration of a Patagonia t-shirt

How Sustainable Is Patagonia? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. One outdoor apparel brand that is often talked about as being sustainable is Patagonia. So we had to ask: How sustainable is Patagonia?

Illustration of a sample Columbia product

How Sustainable Is Columbia? All You Need to Know

Active people like you are taking a serious look at your athletic wear since the apparel industry contributes 10% of global emissions and is the second biggest polluter of our environment. You want to know if your favorite hiking gear was made sustainably and is durable so it lasts. Columbia is a brand that comes to mind when we think of durable sportswear. So we had to ask: How sustainable is Columbia?

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