Lafuma commits with the collective 1% For The Planet!

Lafuma is once again committed to environmental protection

Do you know the international collective of businesses 1% For The Planet (1% for the Planet)? Among the many members of this movement, some brands offer environmentally friendly outdoor products to meet increasingly strong ethical demands.

Founded in 2002, this non-profit organization aims to show that a business can be successful while being philanthropic. Indeed, as the name suggests, companies commit to donate 1% of their annual revenue to benefit this association.
1% For The Planet works on 6 themes to develop sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

The 6 themes of the 1% For The Planet collective

Recently, the brand Lafuma has become a member of 1% For The Planet with its equipment range (sleeping bags, backpacks, and accessories). Lafuma has been committed for over 30 years, and in addition to joining this collective, Lafuma is developing its environmental commitment within its company with sustainable design and manufacturing of their products, which fully aligns with a sustainable manufacturing purchase to limit their environmental impact.

From plastic bottles to technical clothing?

It's not magic, Repreve® recycles plastic bottles by cutting the bottles into small plastic flakes, which are then melted and transformed into granules to be converted into textile fibers. In 2020, over 30 billion bottles were transformed thanks to this new manufacturing process. This approach is part of the innovations in eco-responsible outdoor equipment of which Lafuma is a major player.

Better transparency and durability of products: the Low Impact label

More than 80% of the Lafuma collection is eco-designed and identified by this label. Low Impact guarantees quality products, with certified and non-harmful materials for the environment (for example, PFC-free) and for the health of employees. The valorization of eco-responsible natural materials is therefore at the heart of the collections, while limiting pollution and the use of harmful substances.

The use of recycled materials, giving a second life like for cotton, down, and plastic bottles. Healthier materials for the planet as well as for consumers with organic fabrics (cotton, hemp, and linen) and the development of new manufacturing of bio-sourced materials created from plants like sugarcane.
The ultimate goal of the brand is to achieve 100% of products with the Low Impact label by 2025!

This label helps to strengthen trust in Lafuma products, offering eco-friendly products: from an environmental perspective, but also socially responsible and ethical. It also promotes eco-responsible fair trade purchasing and contributes to a healthier overall approach.

Local initiatives

Lafuma is also developing eco-responsible initiatives with its community. The brand has renewed its responsible mountain operation several times, with the motto "Leave nothing but good vibes", thanks to this initiative, over 30 tons of waste have been collected during these awareness days!

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