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Synthetic Epidemic: Microplastics in our Oceans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ij0CKuwei4&feature=emb_title We are bombarded with viral videos of scuba divers and snorkelers swimming through literal oceans of plastic, and waves of plastic so thick, we can’t see the water. Still, virgin plastic and polyester...
Design Ethos
Too often it is difficult if not impossible to know the true impact of a product. Information on how and where something was made is obscured, often intentionally. What are companies hiding? Alta Andina highlights every natural or recycled material utilized in our...
Who started the viral #TrashTag movement that’s sweeping the globe?
My interview with #TrashTag Founder Steven Reinhold Before any of the Alta Andina founders had heard of #trashtag, we would pick up trash on the trail while out hiking. When we saw the viral sensation around #trashtag globally, we wanted to be a part of the movement....
The Environmental Impact of Alta Andina Leather Products
The centralized supply chain of Alta Andina results in less environmental damage inflicted on the planet. To quantify the reduction in environmental externalities of Alta Andina’s supply chain an analysis was conducted on the production, manufacturing and shipping of...
Whole Forest Expedition February 2019
Whole Forest Expedition February 2019 Parrots perch on a banana tree, feasting on the still green fruit. In the distance, the howls of monkeys echo through the forest. A yellow viper, leaf-carrying ants, and colorful beetles thrive in the muddy hillsides. The unique...
The World’s Highest Altitude Inclusive Trail
The World’s Highest Altitude Inclusive Trail Alta Andina believes that the more we can connect people to the great outdoors, the better chance we have of preserving nature. As a company located in the Andean region, our first priority is protecting and connecting...