DEI and Sustainability
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VENICE BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Alec Wilimovsky, Andy Lau, and Jake Durrant created Ocean and San cycling apparel to manufacture casual but functional tops sized for all body types.
And to do it all in the U.S.
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SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op will build a new distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee, to support growth on the East Coast, Midwest, and South.
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(BRAIN) — A climate sustainability expert who has examined bike brands' claims said Trek Bicycle should be applauded for producing a sustainability report that looks at a wide array of its impacts.
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GLASGOW, Scotland (BRAIN) — A global coalition of 60-plus bicycle organizations published an open letter to urge leaders of more than 120 countries attending the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to increase the number of people who bike.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Wheel brand HiFi, Ritte Cycles, and bike shop TriTech Bikes are working with BIKEPOC PNW to offer a series of cyclocross clinics and create a lending library of cyclocross/gravel bikes.
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BANG PU, Thailand (BRAIN) — The Vittoria Group will invest $20 million into building the world's first carbon-neutral bicycle tire facility that will open at the end of next year.
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — While Congress continues to debate the reconciliation bill that includes making e-bikes more affordable and bike commuting safer, two bicycle organizations are asking for the industry's help after the e-bike tax credit was cut in half Wednesday by the House Ways and Means Committee.
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EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Outdoor brand Burley released a limited-edition collection of bags in collaboration with North St. Bags that are constructed with nearly 80% upcycled materials.
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PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — By 2025, Dick's Sporting Goods wants to increase BIPOC representation in leadership by 30% and increase women store leadership by 40%, according to its annual report on DEI initiatives, sustainability, and community outreach.
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WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Following an emissions audit in the past year, Trek Bicycle announced Wednesday operational areas it will address to reduce its carbon footprint. WAP Sustainability Consulting conducted the audit to measure Trek's environmental impact.
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POOLE, England (BRAIN) — Bike and motorcycle care company Muc-Off announced Wednesday it exceed a goal to reduce plastic packaging and will expand its Project Green initiatives.
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WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle announced its first-year results from incorporating lower-impact and recyclable materials in its bike packaging. Targeting plastic waste, Trek said it removed 433,600 pounds of plastic from bike boxes and Bontrager accessory packaging.
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SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op announced it will carry expanded women's apparel sizes on its website and in 34 stores by the end of the year and also will offer Zize Bikes, designed to safely accommodate riders over 200 pounds.