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Obviously there are many times when quality does not count, or it can be easily determined, or is assured by other circumstances. The astute buyer will be aware of these opportunities to save and will likely take full advantage of them. Often the consequences of poor quality will be limited to the utility or failure […]
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Read MoreUsing a totally residue free detergent (RFD) and a new high efficiency (HE) washer it is possible to restore your favorite high tech clothing and gear to better-than-new performance. But don’t expect your favorite sporting goods retailer to pressure you to explore the ultimate frontier of environmental stewardship. How many waterproof breathable tops and bottoms […]
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Read MoreRecycling v. Restoration: Saving time? Saving Money? Saving resources? Recycling sounds like the perfect solution. The more the better? Recycle as soon as possible? Not so fast. An article of clothing or footwear, like most other goods we use, is likely to be replaced when it is recycled. The concept of recycling gives comfort to […]
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Read MoreSPORT-WASH® GREENWe eliminate 50 to 90% of packaging, shipping, landfill use, etc. by making a cleaner that is so efficient, a single ounce does an entire machine load. We use only straight chain renewable vegetable based surfactants and provide 3rd party biodegradability studies earning “Readily Biodegradable” on the 301D oxygen demand test. We use less […]
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Read MoreThere is a tendency for manufacturers to market greenness as an additional feature, like extra cup holders or antilock brakes. This may be their only option if the use of their product does not actually benefit the environment. If you are selling a red jacket with a lot of features to replace a blue jacket […]
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Read MoreThe Sno-Seal name and its inventor, the late, Ome Daiber is associated with one of the longest traditions in modern outdoor sports. Atsko has chosen to carry that tradition forward with the integrity and ingenuity that Sno-Seal has always inspired. Ome was a conservator and an environmentalist before the word existed. He invented Sno-Seal in […]
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Read MoreThey don’t hurt?Everybody winks?Who really cares? So the best of intentions are perverted into a handful of counterproductive feel good phrases. Do you look for “POST CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT,” “BIODEGRADABLE,” “ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY,” and “SUSTAINABLE”? Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy. The use of these and other phrases is totally unregulated and the “watch dogs” won’t […]
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Read MoreAtsko products employ the most advanced technology to provide effective efficient and low impact care for clothing, footwear and outdoor gear. Products that perform exceptionally well are inherently green because they eliminate the waste of time, resources and effort of repetitive use. Products that are more concentrated or provide for more efficient application are inherently […]
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Read MoreRepair-All by Sno-Seal is a unique product. Three special properties make it superior for sealing welts, seams, and stitching of footwear and repairing and patching waders tents and rubber boats. First, its ability to remain flexible, second its ability to fail cohesively rather than adhesively, and finally its ability to re-soften and adhere to previous […]
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