March 2013. Wild west Tasmania. Three fishing boats. Eight days. Twenty keen as mustard crew. 35,000+ pieces of rubbish. Epic is too small a word. The great Southwest Marine Debris Cleanup takes place every year on … continue
Archived Posts: Environment
Archived journal posts are listed below from most to least recent. You will find links to even older posts beneath the list.
Meet The Scientist
Recently Patagonia Sydney staff member attended a very comprehensive and compelling presentation at the Sydney Aquarium, put on by the Sealife Conservation Fund through their monthly Meet the Scientist gathering. The focus of the presentation … continue
Responsible Runners
Responsible Runners is a clean beach initiative that has grown out of some local ”gettin’ your hands dirty” action to a fast-growing movement around the global issue of single-use disposable waste and plastic pollution in … continue
The Final Countdown – Kiwis Organizing Against Seabed Mining in New Zealand
A seabed sand-mining company plans to start extracting iron ore from the black sands of the area surrounding Manu Bay, New Zealand. In this economically and ecologically important area they want to extract 30–50 million … continue
Patagonia Sydney and Rethinkers Navigate The Story Of Water
Not the latest in clothing ranges, nor technology. A Rethinkers event blends Indigenous stories with the newest ideas in Arts, Science and Business to have a crack at solving sustainability issues. Part inspiration, a tinkle … continue
How You Can Help Make The Surfboard Industry More Sustainable
Ever wondered exactly which surfboard choice was better for the environment and why? So did Outside Magazine, read on for the answers by Adventure Ethics. Here is the good news: Expanded polystyrene (a.k.a. EPS, or the … continue
Bluesign, a sustainable future.
After cycling through Brazil, West Africa and western Europe the World By Cycle explorers Nicolas and Kristina visited bluesign technologies to capture this interview about their role in a more sustainable future for textile production. … continue
Friends of the Earth update
Friends of the Earth received an environmental grant from Patagonia Australia a little while ago. Following up on their great work we spoke with Cam Walker on the latest news and updates on the Coal … continue
Environmental Grants Program
At Patagonia, we believe in the ultimate strength and present fragility of our environment. We believe in action and change – direct, immediate and effective. We’re dedicated to working with groups and organisations to protect and … continue
Recycled Art by Lindy Lynch
The first lady of Patagonia ambassador Wayne, the engaging Lindy Lynch has lived a life submersed in art. Inspired by “turning something old into something new” Lindy has been traversing the decades strolling along the shores of … continue









