Have you ever thought about becoming a seed guardian?
If the term “seed guardians” isn’t yet part of your vocabulary, we invite you to check out this third piece in our series on actions we can take to generate positive…
Environment
Agroforestry: A New Perspective on Food and Environmental Impact
Imagine you’re walking through a natural environment. On one side, you spot a traditional coffee or soybean plantation. On the other, the green of the forest predominates, along with the diverse…
Home composting: a simple solution for your organic waste
The practice of separating plastics and packaging for recycling is already common in many Brazilian households. But what do you do with the food scraps left over in your kitchen? Organic…
Speak for Nature: the Authority of the Resource technique in Leave No Trace
When we discuss ethics in natural environments, we often face the challenge of communicating best practices without sounding authoritarian. How can we guide someone without simply “scolding” them? How can we…
Combating Overtourism with Regenerative Tourism
Excessive tourism — or overtourism — refers to the overcrowding of popular destinations, harming the local environment, economies, and communities. This issue is becoming increasingly urgent for many destinations worldwide. However,…
The impact of feeding wildlife
The Principle 6 of Leave No Trace – Respect Wildlife reminds us of the importance of maintaining a healthy and responsible relationship with wildlife. Feeding them, although it may seem harmless…
7 responsible initiatives by deuter, a leading brand in outdoor sustainability
Deuter is a century-old German brand that stands out not only for the quality of its high-end backpacks and sleeping bags but also for its commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.…
Gear Tips conducts CAPACITAR Program – Leave No Trace Instructor Level 2
Gear Tips is the only Brazilian company classified as “Corporate Partner” of the Leave No Trace NGO in Brazil. Since 2023, through the CAPACITAR Program, it offers to guides, instructors and…
Nautika: from pools and inflatable boats to a reference in the outdoor market
Nautika, a Brazilian company in the market since 1975, began by manufacturing detachable pools and inflatable boats, being a pioneer of this movement in Brazil. The drive for innovation led the…
The future of winter sports: every degree counts
Climate change is a reality that directly impacts the world of winter sports. The documentary “Every degree counts: a short documentary about the future of winter sports“, produced by deuter, takes…
KAMPA: how an experience in Nepal inspired Alexandre Palmieri to develop camping hammocks
KAMPA, a national company in the market since 2002, produces hammocks and accessories that accompany nature lovers on their trails, in the countryside, on the beach, and in bike touring and…
Gear Tips Presents Recycling Program at the UIAA International Mountain Sports Course
Gear Tips participated in the International Mountain Sports Course of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – UIAA, held in Bariloche from April 19 to 21, 2024. As part of the…
The 7 Principles of “Leave No Trace” for the Camino de Santiago
In April 2024, I began a 35-day journey covering almost 800 km along the French Way of St. James, which starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and ends in Santiago de Compostela. Along…