AppleSac

The idea for AppleSac began as one of the co-founders attended school at BYU Hawaii. He wanted a simple and effective way to carry his PowerBook without the bulk of a big bag, and without the lame look of neoprene. 

AppleSac’s headquarters are located below the Wasatch Mountains in Salt lake City, Utah. AppleSac encourages its employees to go out and travel the globe; and they do. When they are home they enjoy Utah’s beautiful mountains all year long—from powdery snow in the winter to long single tracks in the summer.

AppleSacs are without question the most stylish and ergonomically well-designed sleeves on the market. They are designed for Apple users who want to provide protection for their MacBook, PowerBook, or iBook without sacrificing style. Original, efficient, and simple, an AppleSac sleeve is engineered to be used as solo protection, or to be used combined with a briefcase or backpack.

 

b.happy bags

As long time proponents of “just saying no” to paper or plastic, we know the value of a good shopping bag. Unfortunately, the ones we had had ripped, frayed or shrunk to a size fit for one half gallon of milk and a pack of gum. Necessity is the mother of invention—a happier bag was born. After a few trips to the grocery, farmers markets and even Costco, we knew we had to share the joy.

Our goal in producing these bags is to appeal to the people that think you have to don your Birkenstocks to make a wise post consumer decision. Not only does it save a tree or a barrel of oil—it makes your shopping trip a hell of a lot easier. And—it’s much more fun to carry home your cantaloupes in a zebra print bag. We sincerely hope that our bags will help to eliminate the destructive overuse of disposable bags.

Worldwide, hundreds of billions of plastic bags are consumed each year. Less than 3% are recycled; the rest are clogging landfills, blowing down our streets, and threatening wildlife. Because of their negative environmental impact, from manufacturing to disposal, many countries are banning or taxing plastic bag use (as much as 20 cents per bag!). As petroleum based products, the cost of plastic bags will continue to rise, being passed on to consumers. As tax payers, we are also bearing the staggering costs of clean up and disposal, estimated at 5.2 cents per bag.

We believe that each of us can make a difference. Just imagine if everyone took this one small step. Imagine the world without all of that waste—that would make the world a better place.

 

Core Concepts

It didn’t happen overnight. The idea for Core Concepts built over a lifetime spent mountain biking, camping, snowboarding, hiking, fly fishing, and drinking up all of the experiences the Mountain West could offer. The years passed and our love for the outdoors only got stronger and the feeling that came with rushing down that single track never get old.

Core Concepts features top-notch performance outdoor layers that combine the highest quality branded technical fabrics with unique design elements and custom print accents. Our gear is designed to be multi-sport, multi-climate and 100% capable. Core Concepts focuses on fit and comfort and mixes in enough great style to allow us all to show off our personalities.

We also believe that it is our job to give back to something that has given so much. Core Concepts works to preserve and protect the natural world through our commitment to 1% For The Planet.

 

econscious

At econscious, we’re all about making an impact on the market while decreasing our impact on the planet. Corporate Responsibility is woven into the fabric of econscious. It informs and inspires our business practices every day, making us a key part of a worldwide movement towards “responsible capitalism.” Our founders have decades of experience in internationally-successful clothing companies, and are among the pioneers of organic apparel. With that base of experience, econscious has established a market-based approach to sustainable manufacturing, working closely with our supply chain, treating workers fairly, and eliminating the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and other harmful chemicals.

 

Elwood Clothing

Elwood Clothing began in a loft space in downtown San Diego in 1996 after a group of like-minded individuals decided to explore a fresher and more sophisticated direction in the world of denim and cut-and-sew apparel. As their vision melded into one, a team of influential skaters were handpicked to participate in the design, look, and overall feel of the Elwood clothing they wore.

Elwood has since become known and respected as a brand that represents a higher standard of clothing for men and women utilizing advanced garment construction, organic and sustainable materials, ring-spun denims and uniquely dyed wovens. Standing firmly behind the quality of each garment made, Elwood offers a Born On Dating Guarantee, meaning that if any Elwood product should fall apart for any reason, it will be repaired or replaced for free.

 

Jimi Wallets

In early 2005, we set out to create a new breed of accessory products: products that make sense. Accessory products are generally made with little concern for the environmental impact of the materials used, who makes ‘em, or where they’re manufactured. Cost is pretty much the only concern. So we decided to take a look at these elements and impose some control over them—namely use lower impact materials, avoid sweatshop labor, and manufacture our products locally in the USA. And do all this while making well-designed, high-quality, desirable products that are competitively priced.

We successfully launched the Jimi wallet in 2005, and it’s now in all 50 states, in over 350 cities and towns across the globe, and sold everywhere from the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum in NYC to a tiny Scuba gear shop in an Egyptian seaside resort.

We make our products in the U.S. using manufacturers who pay their employees well, offer good working conditions, and are environmentally conscious.

We use recycled and recyclable materials that have a lower impact on the environment. We also donate 1% of our sales revenue to the environment through the 1% For The Planet initiative.

So far so good.

 

Josh Kimball

Josh Kimball Photography is dedicated to sharing the spirit and beauty of the ocean and outdoor world through the medium of photography. 

Josh’s interest in photography began seven years ago with a relatively cheap camera and a completely open mind. After his first photos were published four years ago, what began as a hobby soon became a full-time career path.  The 28 year old has since had hundreds of photos and dozens of articles published in magazines including THE SURFERS PATH, THE SURFERS JOURNAL, SURFER, SURFING, TRANSWORLD SURF, and WATER, and many of his images have also appeared in other national and international magazines, books, catalogs, calendars and websites.

An avid traveler, Josh has ‘covered the planet’ - he’s surfed and photographed many locations worldwide, including New Zealand, Australia, France, Hawaii, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Africa, and Peru. He currently resides in Central California.

 

Locals

Locals Mission:
Protecting the places we live and play by using sustainable materials to depict a lifestyle.

Locals Vision:
Everyone wants to experience local pride.

Locals Values:

• Providing time to enjoy life’s pleasures
• Affecting communities positively through education, our time, and our profits
• Sharing in our beliefs by our suppliers, distributors, and customers
• Challenging ourselves in sport provides the ability to overcome all obstacles
• Respecting our earth

 

Mountain Khakis

If you’ve spent enough time in the mountains, you know why we’ve designed Mountain Khakis™. These all-purpose, outdoor pants are made to be durable, yet comfortable. Mountain Khakis were designed by outdoor enthusiasts to handle the day-in-day-out needs of a rugged outdoor lifestyle. Life in the open air is different, and so, we designed Mountain Khakis—a combination of lightweight comfort and heavy-duty construction.

Offered in color and textures from nature’s palette, Mountain Khakis break in easily, offer a tailored fit, and deliver durability tough enough for any mountain or outdoor adventure. All Mountain Khakis are manufactured to the highest industry standards. We utilize abrasion-resistant fabric, crafted with attention to every detail, to produce one of the highest quality products in the outdoor apparel industry. Our attention to detail is seen in the bar-tacked reinforced stress areas, the high-grade threads, unbreakable buttons, and solid brass zippers.

As a business, we have a voice that reaches thousands of people, so we use this voice to urge people to be aware of the issues facing our natural environment. We are deeply concerned with these issues, and are committed to preservation and restoration. This commitment is evident through our support of 1% For The Planet, the Snake River Fund, 1% for the Tetons, Catawba Lands Conservancy, the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and others.

 

Mountain Sprouts

Founded in 2000, in Grand Junction, Colorado, three sisters with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, an idea, and the passion to bring that dream to reality, Jen, Julie & Penny Riekne started a manufacturing company that chose to specialize in children’s outerwear. Several years, many product designs and awards later, Mountain Sprouts has become THE authentic, specialty brand of outerwear and clothing designed just for kids!

Mountain Sprouts understands that in the eyes of a child, every outing is an adventure ... It is our mission to design clothing and gear that encourage families to play outdoors—together. Our complete line of irresistible and durable clothing is created with your child in mind. A newborn’s first snowflake, a toddler’s first trike ride ... raindrops on water, the first big fish ... soccer practice to snowboarding ... Mountain Sprouts is the specialty kids’ outerwear brand to trust for their next big adventure.

As a business, we also strive to manifest our beliefs that a corporation has responsibilities beyond the dollar.  We need to create, foster and maintain ethical relationships with ourselves, vendors, and customers.  We believe it is our responsibility to create opportunities, through mentoring and stewardship, that reflect our principles in business and in life.  Finally, we strive to promote a worldly, sustainable industry that “gives back” to the people, the communities, and the environment.

 

Mt. Borah

In 1996, company founder Chris Jackson, an avid bicycle and ski racer, saw a growing demand for well made, functional shorts and tops designed specifically for mountain biking. This led to the creation of the Sawtooth short, which remains one of the most popular baggy bike shorts on the market.

Chris named his new company Mt. Borah, after the highest point in Idaho.

2008 marks Mt. Borah’s twelth season of manufacturing high quality outdoor apparel. It’s also our tenth year of operations in the scenic, friendly village of Coon Valley, in the “driftless region” of Western Wisconsin.

While bicycle gear is still at the heart of the Mt. Borah line, today Mt. Borah crafts functional, casual clothing that lets you enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences in maximum comfort. We use only quality fabrics designed specifically for extended use in any conditions and are proud to say that in 2007, we manufactured over 100,000 pieces, which were distributed to over 500 independent bicycle and outdoor dealers across the U.S.

All our clothing is proudly manufactured in the USA!

Every Mt. Borah design is thoroughly tested and reviewed for quality, function and comfort. You’ll find our products delight your senses, protect you from the elements and perform best when you need them most. Whether you’re careening down an alpine single track on a mountain bike, dodging potholes on an urban commute, roller skiing on a country lane or hiking through the woods, you’ll enjoy being there more when you’re outfitted by Mt. Borah Designs.

 

NativeEnergy

Our member, NativeEnergy, is offsetting all emissions for the 1% WEBSTORE!

NativeEnergy leverages market demand for carbon offsets to bring on line new Native American, family farmer, and community-owned renewable energy projects. NativeEnergy offers third-party verified and certified renewable energy credits and offsets from a variety of operating projects across America and internationally. Through its novel approach of bringing upfront payment to renewable projects for the estimated future carbon offsets, NativeEnergy enables its clients to help directly finance the construction of specific new wind farms and other renewable energy projects. NativeEnergy continues to focus on real, additional offsets that provide both environmental and social benefits, for both people and planet. 

NativeEnergy’s Project for the 1% WEBSTORE:

High quality carbon offsets for the 1% online store will be sourced from NativeEnergy’s new domestic energy efficiency project. The company’s partnership with the non-profit Cascade Sierra Solutions helps truck owners afford expensive efficiency upgrades that reduce fuel consumption for these small businesses. Offsetting the global warming impact of shipping emissions with high-quality offsets from new trucking efficiency projects is a great fit for the 1% WEBSTORE. To learn more please visit http://www.cascadesierrasolutions.org.

To learn more about NativeEnergy and take action today, please visit http://www.nativeenergy.com.

 

Patagonia

Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.
—Patagonia’s Mission Statement

Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. These are all silent sports. None requires a motor; none delivers the cheers of a crowd. In each sport, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection between us and nature.

Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take towards product design demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility.

For us at Patagonia, a love of wild and beautiful places demands participation in the fight to save them, and to help reverse the steep decline in the overall environmental health of our planet. We donate our time, services and at least 1% of our sales to hundreds of grassroots environmental groups all over the world who work to help reverse the tide.

We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—creates pollution as a by-product. So we work steadily to reduce those harms. We use recycled polyester in many of our clothes and only organic, rather than pesticide-intensive, cotton.

Staying true to our core values during thirty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we’re proud to run and work for. And our focus on making the best products possible has brought us success in the marketplace.

 

Treehugger Hammocks

Our gear is designed to be user-friendly, durable, supremely comfortable, of the highest quality, and a great value.

Treehugger Hammocks is a company of outdoor enthusiasts who care about our environment… well, tree-huggers. We gauge a great deal of our success on how little impact we have on the environment and how much we can do in our community.

Philosopher Paul Hawkin wrote: “The ultimate purpose of business is not, or should not be, simply to make money…The promise of business is to increase the general well-being of humankind through service, creative invention and ethical philosophy.” We agree.

We are truly committed to preserving our natural resources, and we proudly support 1% FOR THE PLANET, the Sierra Club, and the Nature Conservancy.

 

Zee Spot

Our values are our business.

When you buy from Zee Spot, that very action triggers a worldwide chain of events creating positive change in the lives of people near and far.

• we believe that natural living and sustainable business practices make for a much better world


• we believe that every baby deserves to wear the healthiest garments possible


• we believe that every baby looks better in lively color, than potato-sack oatmeal


• we believe in caring and supporting our brothers and sisters around the world


• we believe that organic baby clothing should be colorful, fun and fashionable


• we use only certified organic cotton and azo-free, low impact dyes


• we work with an ethical manufacturer for all of zee spot’s products

Zee Spot stands behind its exceptional product quality, its customer service excellence, and its active contribution to the enrichment and restoration of our local and global communities through all its business decisions.  We invest in other ways by which we might make a positive difference such as our child honoring program and our ongoing commitment to 1% FOR THE PLANET.