Pedal Towards A Better Future - Sustainable Focused Bike Brands

From: Jenson USA - America's Bike Shop - Friday Apr 21,2023 05:29 pm

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At Jenson USA, we understand the importance of sustainable and responsible practices lands on us all. We strive to make choices within our own business to help reduce our footprint, from using recyclable packaging, to carbon offsets to help with our shipping. That's why we've carefully curated a selection of sustainable cycling brands, each with their unique focus on reducing their environmental impact and promoting eco-friendly cycling. A few examples; IXS is committed to using recycled materials in their products and has implemented a closed-loop recycling system to minimize waste. Chris King is known for their quality bike components, but they also prioritize sustainability, using only domestically sourced materials and ensuring their production processes are as environmentally friendly as possible. Spank offers a range of eco-friendly bike components made from recycled and biodegradable materials, helping riders reduce their carbon footprint by choosing sustainable products from one of these cycle brands, you're not only investing in a high-quality product, but you're also making a positive impact on the environment. Join us in the journey towards sustainability, one pedal stroke at a time.

Muc-Off has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and has always prioritized making their products as eco-friendly as possible. Their “Project Green” takes their commitment to the next level. This initiative is an ongoing effort to reduce their environmental impact and protect the playground we ride in by minimizing their carbon footprint, reducing plastic in their packaging, and launching eco-friendly cleaning products.

Primeblue is a high-performance recycled material used in the construction of some Five Ten shoes. It is made from Parley Ocean Plastic, which is collected from beaches before it reaches the ocean. By repurposing this plastic, Primeblue helps to reduce the amount of waste in our oceans and protect marine life. Primeblue also delivers superior performance, excellent durability, breathability, and support. So when you choose Five Ten shoes made with Primeblue, you're not only getting a killer shoe, but also contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Chris King Precision Components is proud to be the first bike manufacturer in the industry to be a Certified B Corporation, using business as a force for good™. Based in Portland, OR, they have been domestically producing high-quality bike components since 1976 with a disciplined approach to manufacturing. With all operations under one roof, they maintain complete control over every aspect, including proactive social and environmental responsibility, rigorous quality control, and highly developed design and production protocols.

SPANK INDUSTRIES prioritizes environmentally sustainable. They refuse to use carbon fiber and opt for aluminum, which is 100% recyclable. Their products are shotpeen finished, a dust-free process that improves fatigue life and eliminates harmful waste particles. Their production is water-wise and efficient, using CNC machines that recycles the cooling fluid. Their Packaging is minimal and made from unbleached, recycled pulp that is 100% biodegradable. They are also the founding member of Earthball Riders Foundation, which promotes responsible manufacturings in the bicycle industry.

IXS prioritizes sustainability in all its products, utilizing recycled fibers and X-stretch materials made from recycled PET bottles, polyesters and elastane mix. With a commitment to responsible actions, IXS understands the ecological challenges of consumption and avoids using harmful carbon fibers. Their fabrics are environmentally friendly, with a high degree of comfort, and long-lasting colorfastness, saving up to 50% energy in production processes and CO2 emissions.

Schwalbe is revolutionizing tire sustainability with a pilot project for a closed-loop economy system, using recycled raw materials from used tires. Their 100% recyclable tubes are made from recycled butyl rubber, using 80% less energy than producing new ones. Currently, 20% of Schwalbe's standard tubes consist of recycled materials, with more on the way. Join the revolution and ride with a clear conscience.