She wakes up in Haiti or Eastern Africa long before the sun rises to hills that have been stripped bare for generations. She cares for her children and makes sure they’re ready before she’s knee-deep in soil, pressing seedlings into the earth. You may wonder, why is planting trees important? One answer is that it... READ MORE

When people think of global water security, they think of rainfall, dams, and aging infrastructure. However, worldwide, deforestation and forest degradation pose significant vulnerabilities, leading to global water insecurity that we all need to know. It means limited water availability, quality, and reliability. Forest restoration is increasingly viewed as a core solution to water insecurity.... READ MORE

After about 400 miles of running, there comes a time when your favorite running shoes don’t quite feel the same. You know the feeling. They’ve lost the bounce, or perhaps your knees are feeling a bit more of the shock. In short, you’re starting to wonder when to replace running shoes. That’s the right question,... READ MORE

If you look at your sneakers, you may see them as nothing more than an athletic shoe. But, at a retailer, they’ll know about the toe box and the best soles for running on pavement or off-road. Our team also sees sneakers as something different. We know each pair as unique sneakers with a purpose.... READ MORE

Some people still wonder, is climate change real? The short of it is that, yes, it’s real. Years of scientific research and data have shown us that we have significant environmental problems. The reality is that each year, billions of things are trashed and sent to landfills. That’s to be expected since we have about... READ MORE