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Eco-Friendly Outdoor Gear

At Two Knobby Tires, we believe it is important to offer high quality, outdoor gear that is organic, natural, eco-friendly, green, and/or recycled so that we can reduce our negative impact on the environment. A product can be classified as an eco-friendly product if it meets one or more of the following criteria.

Bamboo is a natural fiber and an alternative to wood and paper that does not require pesticides or fertilizers. In addition, bamboo can be recycled and used as compost that fertilizes the next crop of bamboo. It does not require pesticides or fertilizers and its cultivation results in a decrease in greenhouse gases. Specifically, it is a natural fiber material that houses natural antibacterial and deodorant properties. Bamboo is very comfortable to wear because it absorbs about 1.5 times more water than cotton. Further, it has approximately three times longer wear life than cotton.

Biodegradable non-petroleum products are preferred over non-biodegradable petroleum products. In landfills, biodegradable waste degrades in the absence of oxygen.

  • Biodegradable Dog Waste Bags

Limits post-consumer waste - Products made from recycled materials and that use eco-friendly packaging can reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills.

Long lasting products that are extremely durable reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills.

Organic cotton apparel is made from cotton that was produced without pesticides, genetically engineered crops, or agrochemicals. Further, it is manufactured using chemical-free dyes. There are strict federal regulations governing how organic cotton is grown and that must be met in order for it to be sold in the United States with an organic label. Finally, organic cotton does not contain residual chemicals that may irritate your skin.

Promote reuse by buying reusable products that reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. For example, steel water bottles, BPA-free water bottles, and reusable grocery bags promote reuse instead of promoting the purchase and disposal of one-time use water bottles and shopping bags. Additionally, steel is one of the world's most recycled materials because it is easily separated from waste streams using magnets and is one of the easiest materials to reprocess.

Recyclable products can be recycled or are made using recyclable components. Recycling prevents waste of potentially useful materials, reduces the consumption of raw materials, decreases energy usage, and limits air and water pollution.

Reduce dependency on oil and carbon emissions by riding your bicycle to class, to work, or for errands. Bicycle accessories like bike helmets, bicycle lights, and wicking activewear make frequent biking safer and more feasible. The federal government is working to make it easier to ride a bike to work by subsidizing more bike paths and providing a $20/month tax break for biking to work; to help cover the costs of a bike, lock, helmet, and general maintenance. What's more, some cities offer pay as you go public bicycles, located in kiosks throughout a city.