A message from Patagonia on over consumption and why they don’t do Black Friday promotions and sales. Everything companies make has an impact on the planet and as people most of us can do with less. Explore how Patagonia is reducing their emissions and use of harmful materials, caring for our workers and building better ways to keep your gear in play. Buy better gear, recycle or resell it, get it repaired, and enjoy!
At Patagonia, we don’t participate in Black Friday sales. We believe that engaging in this weekend’s promotions encourages the culture of overconsumption, which directly conflicts with our core mission of being in Business to Save our Home Planet. We hope that taking this stance can inspire a shift toward more conscious consumption during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year.
You can read on Patagonia’s Black Friday page about reinforcing their commitment to selling quality gear and donating the profits to environmental causes. As they have since 2002, Patagonia contributes 1% of sales to 1% For The Planet. Since 2022, Patagonia has issued an annual dividend to the Holdfast Collective, a group of 501(c)(4) nonprofits established by established by founder Yvon Chouinard and his family, enabling the company to donate all money not reinvested back into the company to groups working to save our home planet.
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What if I Need New Gear?
Yes, people do need new gear and now is a great time of the year to buy it. There are places this weekend that are offering sales you can take advantage or but do you really need to take part in over consumption? Also, there is the option of used gear. Patagonia sells used gear in their Worn Wear section and Under Blue has a can help you find the best places to buy used outdoor gear. Have you over consumed in the past and need to clear our some gear? Here are a few tips and the best places for selling outdoor gear.
