Resources (under construction)
We want to share useful links we found and added to the Waste Management Manual on this page.
As online references change, we strive to keep this page updated annually.
Feel free to contact us should you have other links or suggestions.
Equipment
Clothing and Equipment:
Sustainable Outdoor Clothing: 7 Brands For The Ethical Adventurer (sustainablejungle.com)
10 Ethical Outdoor Clothing Brands To Support - Wandering Stüs (wanderingstus.com)
https://veggievagabonds.com/ethical-outdoor-clothing/
https://blog.weighmyrack.com/best-climbing-sustainability-certifications/
https://alwaystheadventure.com/sustainability/sustainable-outdoor-clothing-brands
https://coolofthewild.com/eco-friendly-camping-gear/
Example of Brands: Patagonia, Vaude, Arc’teryx; Picture, Finisterre, Houdini, Prana, Edelrid https://www.calltoadventure.uk/post/sustainable-brands
You can check Brand Ratings here https://goodonyou.eco/
Microplastic filter laundry synthetics: https://en.guppyfriend.com/
Second-hand/recycling sites:
Used Outdoor Clothing & Gear | Arc'teryx ReGear (arcteryx.com)
https://hiconsumption.com/best-used-outdoor-gear-stores-online/
The North Face Renewed: https://www.thenorthfacerenewed.com/
Alpkit Continuum: https://alpkit.com/pages/continuum
Osprey SecondLife: https://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/secondlife-account/
Decathlon Second Life: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/browse/c0-shop-in-shop/c1-second-life-products/_/N-1huyfi0
Rental:
VAUDE Rent - dein Mietservice für Outdoor-Ausrüstung
https://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/hire.html
https://houdinisportswear.com/en-se/explore/houdini-rental (currently available only in Sweden)
Overall outdoor gear:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
Guide to Outdoor Clothing Brands | Ethical Consumer
https://blog.weighmyrack.com/best-climbing-sustainability-certifications/
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Cooking and Food
Cooking
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-stove.html
https://mountainequipment.com/blogs/buyers-guides/eco-friendly-stoves
https://eu.alpkit.com/products/brukit
https://eu.alpkit.com/products/koro?storeRedirect=EU
https://solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Solar_cooker_designs
Eating Utensils for Camping & Travel | REI Co-op
The 8 Best Eco-Friendly Cooking Utensils | Grove Collaborative
Food
https://www.firepotfood.com/blogs/our-story/compostable-packaging
https://outdoorherbivore.com/meal-sizing/
https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/best-freeze-dried-backpacking-food-brands
https://www.fernwehfoodco.com/about-us
Orgain Organic Hydration: https://orgain.com/blogs/news/5-things-that-don-t-belong-in-your-sports-drink
Nuun energy: https://nuunlife.com/
Probar energy bar: https://theprobar.com/
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Electronics and Batteries
Batteries
These Are The Best Eco-Friendly Rechargeable Batteries (greenmatters.com)
Mountaineers charging electronic devices when climbing? (mountainproject.com)
Solar panel charger
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-solar-charger
https://www.goalzero.fr/products/list/1/panneaux-solaires/panneaux-solaires-pliables
https://ecotality.com/best-solar-panels-for-camping/
https://www.beyondthetent.com/best-portable-solar-panels-for-camping/
https://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/panneau-solaire-booster-21-w.html
https://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/catalogsearch/result/index/?avc_activite=16866&q=paneau+solaire
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Carbon Footprint, Transportation, Accomodation
https://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/reducing-co2-emissions
https://protectourwinters.org/cost-of-carbon/
https://voyagingherbivore.com/carbon-offset-flights/
carbonfootprint.com - 3 Steps to Offset Your Carbon Footprint
https://www.footprintcalculator.org/
Do something: https://movethedate.overshootday.org/
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Base camp set up:
Water
Water
https://www.cleverhiker.com/best-backpacking-water-filters
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/backcountry-water-treatment
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-howto.html
https://eu.lifestraw.com/collections/featured/products/lifestraw
Hygiene
Microplastics in cosmetics: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/download-btmb-app/
Certification information : https://www.considerate-consumer.com/beauty/#natural-certification
Shampoo bars: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/fashion-and-beauty/g31973674/best-shampoo-bars/
Sunscreen: https://inhabitat.com/a-roundup-of-eco-friendly-camping-gear/alba-botanica/
11 Eco-friendly Sunscreens (That Are Biodegradable and Reef-Safe) - Cool of the Wild
The Best Biodegradable Sunscreen Brands You Need to Know - ECOPICT
https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/personal-hygeine-outdoors/
https://seatosummit.fr/fr/accessoires-hygiene/712-pack-de-12-lingettes-16-x-20cm.html
Soaps: https://www.drbronner.fr/products/savon-solide-amande
Sloe Nature (soaps, toothpaste etc) https://sloe-nature.com/collections/tous-nos-produits
Toothpaste: Organic and natural toothpaste | MonCornerB
Tooth brush: Ecological toothbrush: characteristics and advice for use – Y-Brush;
The 6 Best Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes of 2022 (treehugger.com)
Zero Waste Toothbrush: 6 Brands For That Sustainable Smile (sustainablejungle.com)
Female hygiene: https://thewalkingmermaid.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-eco-friendly-female-hygiene-outdoors
Human Waste
Clean Mountain Can: https://www.hotcampshowers.com/inc/sdetail/689
Restop bags: https://restop.com/product-category/commode-systems-and-toilet-seats/
GO anywhere & WAG BAG® https://cleanwaste.com/products/go-anywhere-toilet-kit
Biffy Bag http://www.biffybag.com/how-it-works.htm
https://www.rei.com/product/662980/cleanwaste-go-anywhere-portable-toilet-seat
https://greenelephantsale.com/collections/bags
https://www.acewipes.co.uk/shop
https://www.rei.com/c/camp-toilets
Kula Cloth™ - The Original Antimicrobial Pee Cloth
https://preparedchoice.com/gear-guides/best-toilet-paper-tablets/
Top 10 Best Biodegradable Toilet Paper of 2022 + Buyer Guide (ecogradable.com)
https://cleanwaste.com/products/go-anywhere-toilet-kit
https://relianceoutdoors.com/products/fold-to-go-portable-toilet
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https://andrewskurka.com/tag/how-to-poop-in-the-outdoors-woods-perform-backcountry-bidget/
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/how-to-make-a-backcountry-poop-kit
https://lnt.org/how-to-build-a-backcountry-poop-kit/
https://lnt.org/i-have-to-poop-outside-what-do-i-do/
https://lnt.org/disposing-of-waste-properly-WAG BAG®s/
https://lnt.org/when-nature-calls-how-to-dig-a-cathole/
