Resources for Eco Friendly Trail Runners
An imperfect, ongoing list of resources for environmentally-conscious trail runners
Vote! Voting for representatives who care about the environment is the best thing you can do. Her are some resources for navigating the upcoming elections: League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Endorsements, Protect Our Winters Voter Guidebooks
Where to recycle shoes: Here are a few places to recycle your old running shoes
Where to recycle gel packets: Do you crush gels while on your long runs? Keep that packaging out of the oceans with Terracycle’s performance gel recycling program.
Microplastic filters: Unfortunately, most performance gear is made out of plastic materials (nylon, polyester, elastane, fleece all fall into this category). Help reduce environmental microplastics with a microplastic filter for your washing machine.
Gear repair patches: (repair before you buy!) NoSo Patches & Tenacious Tape
Trail running organizations that promote environmental stewardship: Runners for Public Lands
Where to buy to buy used gear in every state: Click here for a comprehensive list of used gear shops from Always the Adventure
