KEEN is a values-led, independently owned outdoor footwear brand from Portland, Oregon with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN ignited a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport® sandal, launching the concept of Hybrid footwear into the market and setting KEEN on a path of driving consistent product innovation that exists today. KEEN strives to live by its values, from its products to its actions, and by activating communities and individuals to protect and preserve the places where we work and play. KEEN employees passionately endeavor to live fulfilling lives, challenge the status quo, do good, give back, and inspire others. Learn more at: www.keenfootwear.com
Silversea Expeditions
An expedition with Silversea luxury cruises is unlike any other form of travel — thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. It takes you to some of the most remote regions of the planet and shows them to you intimately. It is for the curious traveller who longs to see an orangutan in the wild or what lies behind the next mountain ridge. But it’s not just about wildlife or mountains. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture, landscape and habitat of a region with the help of experts who can illuminate all you see.
From the lush rainforests of the equatorial Pacific to the polar extremes at the very edge of the world, Silversea expedition ships sail to all seven continents. You can explore pelagic wonderlands, admire volcanic plateaus gushing with geysers, or enter the realm of the Polar Bear. The cruises offer an immersive experience, expanding your global perspective, whilst providing education, safety and a significant taste of luxury during the journey.
Silversea Expeditions have a fleet of small ships that offer enormous opportunities for you to explore the 7 continents and over 800 fascinating destinations on an all-inclusive cruise. Fully immerse yourself in the world’s most unspoiled landscapes, from the primeval Galápagos Islands to the lush, tropical Eden’s of Polynesia to the frosted wilderness of Antarctica.
Fourth Element
We at Fourth Element are passionate about two things: watersports, and the planet. Through our forays into scuba diving and the scuba market we discovered the scourge of the ocean – ‘ghost’ fishing nets: nets abandoned or lost by their owners, floating the ocean continuing to catch sea-life. Well over a ton of nets are lost to the sea every single minute of every day.
We work with teams of divers across the world to recover as much of this net as possible, which is then recycled into Econyl – a material with which we now construct swimwear, rash guards, dive thermals and neoprene alternatives as “Ocean Positive”.
Our aim is to be the first brand to come to mind for eco-conscious divers, swimmers and other adventurers. We are already leading the way and can feel that it’s contagious. Come aboard, join the party, dive with us, and protect the ocean with our equipment for adventure.
Bristol Waste Company
Bristol Waste Company is your local recycling, waste collection and street cleansing company. We are committed to working in partnership with the people of Bristol to help all communities recycle more and throw away less.
Additionally, we run both the city’s household waste recycling centres and have recently launched a commercial waste service, offering local businesses tailored, cost effective recycling and waste solutions.
We employ over 500 people who make 17 million scheduled collections every year, operate 180 vehicles, collect 140,000 tonnes of waste and recycling per annum – of which we send 53,000 tonnes for composting or recycling.
We clean 800 miles of streets and footpaths and deal with 180,000 ad hoc job requests and service queries annually.
We are actively involved in the city’s Clean Streets campaign and our Community Engagement Team works in partnership with many groups and individuals across the city who want to help keep their neighbourhoods clean and tidy. We lend litter picking kits to support these activities.
For more information visit our website:www.bristolwastecompany.co.uk www.facebook.com/bristolwaste Twitter @BristolWaste
Clipper Round The World Race
Regarded as one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is crewed by people from all walks of life. Their courage is contagious. Twelve teams compete over eleven months, with each of the 700-intrepid crew taking on either an ocean crossing, combining several legs or completing the full circumnavigation. Discover what it takes to participate in this huge feat of human endeavor; what motivates the crew and how they cope against Mother Nature, in the Race of Their Lives.
Wild Frontiers
Our unique, original itineraries – whether for small group cultural travel, walking, horse trekking or tailor-made holidays – allow you to venture beneath the surface of the region. Nothing excites us more than opening up new routes to genuine travellers and we are often the first to return to places that have vanished from the tourist map. We venture into some of the world’s most remote and exciting destinations across the Indian Sub-Continent, Central Asia and along the Old Silk Road, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, South East Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
EcoDreams
We are a small ethical company on a mission to change the way people experience their periods! We believe that you should have the right information on your menstrual care choices. We’ve been providing information on cloth menstrual pads and menstrual cups and running numerous charitable projects supplying menstrual products to food banks and schoolgirls in developing countries since 2015. UK distributor for Lunette menstrual cup
Cycling Travel Journal
After cycling more than 20,000 kms from London to Japan, Claire collaborated with her friend and artist Anna Butler to create a cycling-specific journal. Based on her own experiences of life on the road, it is designed and organised to help you quickly, and creatively capture your own adventures allowing you to tell your own story. And when purchasing the journal you need not worry about compromising on your principles, as the journal has been sustainably and ethically produced – phew!
World Challenge
Whether it’s about finding perspective, overcoming obstacles or gaining confidence, World Challenge builds the life skills young people need to live a life of courage, kindness and adventure. Today we are 30 years young, proudly travelling to over 40 destinations with over 8,000 students every year. We’re not shy in saying we lead the way in safety, quality, ethical community engagement and learning outcomes. We believe in the value of what we do, it’s why we’re still here, it’s why we plan on sticking around a whole lot longer.
British Exploring
British Exploring is a youth development charity which works through intensive expedition programmes with a wide range of young people to help them develop the resilience, determination and self-belief to succeed in life. We give young people access to remarkable experiences in both the UK and overseas wilderness locations (in 2017 we explored the Peruvian Amazon, Indian Himalaya, Canadian Yukon as well as visiting Iceland, Namibia and Spain) which help them understand how capable they are, and that there are no limits to what they can achieve.
Raleigh International
Raleigh International is a sustainable development organisation with 30 years of expertise in working through, for and with young people to create lasting change.
With our project partners, local communities, funders, and over 42,000 previous local and international volunteers, we form a global community who are passionate about working together to build a sustainable future.
We believe that when local communities and young people work side by side to create positive change, it empowers them. We believe that young people are the generation that has the energy, optimism and creativity to make change happen.
Exodus
Exodus Travels have been running small group holidays for over 40 years. Whether a solo traveller, couple, group or family, Exodus offers a vast range of adventure, activity and cultural discovery holidays across the continents, with an emphasis on responsible, low impact tourism.
Travellers can either join one of Exodus’ small group trips to get a close-up of the people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife of dream destinations or create a new departure date just for themselves and their family or friends. Exodus’ unique trips are escorted by incredibly experienced leaders to share their passion and knowledge with their travellers.
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Big Balls Collective
BBCo is a headwear brand producing headgear for those with the spirit of adventure and who love the great outdoors, BBCo products are shaped by our time spent on the mountains and by the sea with an emphasis on producing head-wear from traceable and sustainable sources.
We tell our story with images we have taken on our travels and those sent to us from our fellow travellers all over the world, inspired by the late dawn sessions, car park beers and a life filled with road trips. BBCo gear is for life’s adventures and misadventures
www.bigballscollective.com
Deakin and Blue
Deakin and Blue is a women’s swimwear brand, launched in June 2017, on a mission to inspire and empower women to swim in style. Whether you’re diving into the deep end, paddle-boarding across an ocean or simply reaching for the cocktail next to your lounger, our swimwear is designed for active use and adventuring. We’re obsessed with female body shape and it informs everything we do: our product design, our sizing (which uses both dress and bust size), our language (we’d never sell an “extra large”) and our choice of models. We believe people perform best when they feel fantastic and so we design every product with female support, comfort and confidence in mind – from AA-HH cup. And finally, we’re passionate about the intersection of femininity and athleticism. We believe that choosing swimwear should not be a choice between one or the other.
PHASE Worldwide
Worldwide is a charity that has been working in Nepal for 12 years. PHASE empowers isolated communities in Nepal through sustainable and integrated programmes in health education and livelihoods. These regions have very limited resources, a harsh climate and mountainous terrain meaning it is a real challenge to deliver even basic services here, especially following the devastating earthquakes that shook the country in 2015.
Youth Adventure Trust
The Youth Adventure Trust has been using outdoor adventure to inspire young lives for 25 years. In that time we have achieved some great things, but why do we do it? We believe that all vulnerable young people should have access to personal development opportunities so that they can fulfil their potential in the future. As part of that, we understand that learning in an outdoor environment is a key part of a young person’s development. Furthermore, we have seen how a long-term, early intervention, starting at age 11, successfully equips young people with the hope, confidence, skills and resilience that will last a lifetime.
The Climbing Academy
TCA is the home of climbing and Bouldering in Bristol. Bouldering is for everyone, young and old, male and female, and can include those of all physical and mental abilities. Just think about kids climbing trees, it’s as natural and simple as that. The great thing about bouldering is that you get absorbed in it. You get stronger, more physically aware, more creative and it’s a great social environment to be in with your friends. TCA are committed to Womens climbing and provide a supportive female group environment for women to enjoy climbing together. Find out more about Climbing at TCA on Sunday 8th October HERE.
Another World Adventures
Founded by passionate travellers Tori Howse and Larissa Clark after sailing together across the Atlantic Ocean, Another World Adventures is on a mission to enrich lives and make the world feel big again by helping busy adventure seekers discover extraordinary travel experiences. Our handpicked collection of remarkable adventures from our partner operators around the world includes epic ocean sailing voyages, unusual overland journeys and one-off remote expeditions. The trips we feature are as much about the journey (both personal and physical) as the destination. Environmentally and socially considerate they are extraordinary off the-beaten-track experiences to really write home about. Let us connect you with expert operators and help you to find and book the perfect trip. No booking fees, no mark ups, just great adventures. www.anotherworldadventures.com