Supporting a Sustainable Future through Circularity and Ethical Manufacturing
Arc’teryx is about so much more than durable, high-quality outdoor gear designed to last a lifetime. We are committed to creating superior gear that stands the test of time, reducing our carbon footprint, reducing consumption, and promoting fair and ethical manufacturing.
We believe in taking every step we can towards a sustainable future. With our ReBird program and our efforts toward Fair Trade Certified manufacturing, we are taking important strides toward a more sustainable future. Here’s what we’re doing to make a difference and how you can be a part of it.
Circularity Brings Everything Back Around
At Arc’teryx, we’re embracing circularity. What is that, you might ask? Well, it’s engaging in “practices that optimize resource use and minimize waste across the entire production and consumption cycle, emphasizing sustainability and economic efficiency” (McKinsey & Company, 2024).
With our ReBird program, we help you find new homes for your gear. We want to ensure that our products live their longest life, and the best way to do that is to connect people with others who might have jackets they no longer use, hiking bags they’ve moved on from, or shoes they’ve outgrown.
The ReBird program is not just a reselling program, it also offers numerous tips and tricks to keep your gear at its best for years to come. If your jacket sustains a tear, send it to us and we will repair it. This keeps gear in circulation and keeps it out of a landfill.
If a product cannot be suitably repaired, we deconstruct it and reclaim and recycle as much material as possible, minimizing landfill waste. By participating in the ReBird program, you’re helping your gear to last longer, reducing waste, and facilitating a more sustainable future.
Responsible, Ethical, and Fair Trade Certified Manufacturing
Arc’teryx takes manufacturing standards seriously. Behind every high-performing, high-quality product we produce is a hard-working person. We are working towards having 80% of our products Fair Trade Certified by 2025. What does this mean for our workers? Each purchase of a Fair Trade Certified item contains a price premium that goes directly to workers. At Arc’teryx, we believe in giving our employees a safe work environment with fair wages.
Visit a Repair Booth and Experience Circularity
During the month of April, we’re launching ReBird pop-up repair booths in Vancouver. Stop by Gastown, Granville Island, and Downtown to see just how easy it is to repair your gear. See and feel the quality for yourself and get tips from our ReBird experts on how to extend the life of your gear and keep it in peak condition for years to come.
What Can You Do?
Teamwork makes the dream work! Sustainability is a shared undertaking and we invite you to take part.
- Buy Responsibly: only buy what you need, and invest in long-lasting, high-quality items
- Don’t Replace, Repair Instead: use our ReBird services to send your gear in to keep it ship-shape condition
- Give Your Items a New Lease on Life: Resell your used Arc’teryx products through our ReBird program
- Talk About It: share your recycling/reselling/repairing story with #ReBird on social media
- Thank an Arc’teryx Employee: use the hashtag #Arc’teryxThanks to show your support to our hard-working employees
If we work together, we can ensure that we keep moving forward on the journey of sustainability. Do your part and #WearForLife, or pass it along to someone else with #ReBird and keep more products out of the landfill.
References:
McKinsey & Company. (2024, June 14). What is circularity?. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-circularity#
Sustainability. Sustainability | Arc’teryx. (n.d.). https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/sustainability