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Sustainability
Sustainability
We have started how we mean to go on, by continually striving to make improvements that make a real difference in relation to environmental impact. Here are some of the key things we do
Pre-Loved Sports x Harrier
We've teamed up with the team at Pre-Loved Sports to ensure our seconds and ex demo kit finds a good home. PreLoved's mission is to build a sustainable model that uses preloved sportswear to provide inspiration, opportunities and support to others.
We are really excited about the partnership which in turn helps Harrier achieve it's ethos of Trail Running for Every Body where people can now find our trail running classics at a significant discount and stops as many as possible of our products going to waste.
We send over kit that has faults that either don't affect overall functionality or can be repaired, or have been worn once for things like photo shoots or sampling.
We are happy to share that as of 20/08, the number of items that have been distributed or sold as a result of the continued hard work of Michael and the PreLoved team is 163.
TrailFam x Harrier
In saving our discontinued stock from landfill we have been able to support TrailFam with a donation of performance apparel. TrailFam is a charity with a mission to provide access to the outdoors to young people through the exciting sport of trail running. Here's what Danny at TrailFam had to say;
"We have loved teaming up with Harrier this year! Our young athletes have been fortunate enough to work with Harrier and wear their trail running tees and race singlets at a number of events. From crossing the finish line at the Eryri kids race at UTS by UTMB, to mountain training camps in the Italian Alps, Harrier have been there every step of the way!"
Danny Stokes, Trailfam Founder
Click here to find out more about the Trailfam and how you could get involved
Reducing Waste
Our priority is to remove all excess and unnecessary packaging. We have removed single use poly bags from over half of our product range and only use where absolutely essential to protect items in transit and warehouse storage.
We use printed QR codes for product information where possible instead of single use tags.
Where packaging cannot be removed, we use compostable and recyclable where possible and ensure we use the minimal amount of packaging for the items you have ordered - no massive boxes with tiny items in them from us!
For exchanges, we reuse packaging that customers have sent back to us where possible.
Durability
Quality products that last a long time are paramount to reducing environmental impact. We test and sample the best quality fabrics and components to ensure our products can withstand the tests of trail running. We also provide detailed care instructions to ensure the long life of garments and other accessories.
Reducing Transport Emissions
We use sea shipping as a priority and air shipping only as a back up in emergencies. This helps us to lower our carbon footprint. All of our shipping cartons are reused or recycled too.
Because we use sea shipping, this can sometimes take up to 4 months in transit, followed by up to 6 months in warehouse storage. Hence the need for polybags and protective packaging on some of our products to ensure they reach customers in perfect condition.
