The Green Initiative: Ecologically Responsible
For us, being ecologically responsible means taking action to limit our ecological footprint and impact on the environment. After all, this is the vast playground in which you can practice your favorite activities, such as running and hiking.
And because it’s part of our core values, we have chosen to implement the Green Initiative, which aims to preserve resources. Our actions include the ECO collection:
ECO COLLECTION – Life Sports Gear has developed a collection of running accessories made from 100% recycled polyester (rPET polyester) and certified by the Global Recycled Standard.
ECO Collection
What is rPET polyester?
The acronym rPET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a 100% recycled polyester made from recycled plastic bottles.
To obtain rPET polyester, empty bottles are collected, washed, sorted and crushed. They are then transformed into granules in a recycling process. These recycled granules are melted to create a fiber, which is then transformed into textiles.
Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification
All ECO collection products are Global Recycled Standard certified. The aim of GRS is to increase the use of recycled materials in products and to reduce or eliminate the damage caused by its production.
Process :
- Materials are checked to meet the ISO recycling standard.
- GRS sites must meet strict social and environmental standards. Chemicals that may cause potential damage cannot be used in GRS-certified products.
- Certification guarantees that the identity of the recycled material is maintained, from recycler to end product.
- A professional third party audits each stage of the production chain.
Packaging
Since 2022, we have redesigned our ECO collection packaging to reflect our Green Initiative:
- The cartons in our ECO collection are made from 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard.
- When shipping our products from the manufacturer to our warehouse, we have eliminated one-off plastic packaging inside the boxes for most items.
- And when plastic is absolutely necessary, we use biodegradable and compostable materials.
Discovery Series: a Part of Our History
We would like to remind you that we previously developed a partnership with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). This agreement led to the production of hiking bags, the sale of which committed us to making a donation to CPAWS for the conservation and protection of species, habitats and ecosystems.
We’re proud to have completed a series that helped support the mission of this Canada-wide charity. It is the only organization dedicated exclusively to the protection of public lands, oceans and inland waters, and to ensuring that parks are managed in a way that protects the nature that lives there. For over 50 years, CPAWS has played a leading role in ensuring the protection of nearly half a million square kilometers of natural environments.
Taking it a Step Further
Eco-responsibility means “striving to respect nature and the environment as much as possible”, and our Green Initiative is part of this set of actions aimed at reducing our ecological footprint and minimizing our impact on the environment.
At Life Sports Gear, we are constantly striving to improve, both in our choice of materials and in all our processes. Our goal? To become an eco-responsible company that offers you high-performance products within your reach that reduce environmental impact.
We’re proud to be the first brand in the world to offer polyester rPET hydration jackets, belts, armbands and hand bottles!
It’s Up to You!
You have the power to act as a responsible consumer – and have fun doing it! But how can you do so? Among other things, by opting for more ecological and sustainable products. Thank you for supporting the Green Initiative and contributing to greater collective eco-responsibility.
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Combining innovation, quality and accessibility, our equipment is proudly developed and designed in Quebec. Our aim is always the same, whether your passion is walking, running or hiking: to help you enjoy every outing to the full.
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