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.

Happy Holidays

From everyone at Patagonia we wish you HAPPY HOLIDAYS. We hope this image of the sea inspires you this holiday season to live, love and be like water. “INJOY” Much of the universe’s water is produced as a … continue »

ADAM KOBAYASHI IMAGES

DONT BUY THIS JACKET

Patagonia advertisement from the Friday, November, 25, 2011 edition of The New York Times  Why run an ad in The New York Times on Black Friday telling people, “Don’t Buy This Jacket”? It’s time for us as … continue »

dont buy this jacket

How to Recycle Patagonia Garments

We accept all Patagonia products for recycling, and the process is easy. While we encourage you to find a new home for any garments or items that are still useable, any Patagonia product that has … continue »

Recycling Patagonia Products

Ocean Custodian

The tireless work of Sea Shepherd’s Cpt. Paul Watson goes largely unthanked, but for an occasional flip of flukes and cresting hump of those fortunate whales saved by Watson’s admirable work. The Japanese whaling season … continue »

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Cleaning The Coast

Just some of the rope that made up 32% of this year’s South West Marine Debris Cleanup haul
Our ocean is a precious commodity…

Not only to those that live and breathe in its every ripple; the surfers, sailors, fishermen and all for whom the ocean is an integral part of their existence. Its ebb and flow affect the entire world, its wellbeing reflects upon the land and its inhabitants. In short, it is in the best interests and the responsibility of all humans to maintain the aquatic kingdom as a healthy ecosystem.

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Photo: by Mike Tittel