Did you know?
a growing economy
Rock climbing & outdoor sporting activities are part of a constantly growing economy.
Smaller niche products, like climbing ropes, can make a signifiant impact to green house gas (GHG) emissions during it's production, usage & disposal
With growth, comes responsibility
As the business surrounding mountain sports grows, so does the demand for sustainable outdoor products..
..So what is the environmental impact of the ropes that protect us from falls & whippers on our favorite climbing routes?
but what happens after?
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91% of climbing ropes are disposed via incineration
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9% of climbing ropes are disposed via sanitary landfill
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Think about all the individual & commercial waste from climbing gyms!
As the global production of plastic solid waste crosses 150 million tons a year, widespread recycling, reduction & reuse of plastic waste is becoming an essential necessity
