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Green(er) Products for Outdoor Adventure and Everyday Life
Started Oct 19, 2009
Favorite green clothing or gear?
Started Apr 24, 2009
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Rock/Creek posted a discussionGreen(er) Products for Outdoor Adventure and Everyday Life
We talk a lot about the environment in the outdoor industry. As the people who are often out in the wildest parts of our planet, we've seen the extent of human impact on our world. There are few places left where you won't see litter or evidence of pollution.The industry as a whole has begun a paradigm shift that we hope will really take root and flourish over time. Many of the companies we deal with are making baby steps, some are radically reinventing their business. The goal is to end up…See More
Rock/Creek posted a blog postOver $13,000 raised at this year's Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k
Crisp air and Tennessee dirt packed trails welcomed more than 600 determined trail runners the morning of October 3, 2009, for the 9th Annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and 11 miler. Race entries and matching donations from a variety of sponsors raised over $13,000 for The Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies). The money will be used in The Boonies' ongoing efforts to secure access to new trails, maintain existing…See More
Rock/Creek posted an event
Go The Extra Mile: Life on the Run A talk with Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathoner at Rock/Creek at 2 North Shore
September 2, 2009 from 5:30pm to 9pm
VIP Reception benefits the Lula Lake Land Trust. Get tickets today!‘Superhuman’ is the only word to describe Dean Karnazes’ feat of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. Dubbed "The Ultramarathon Man," and ranked among the 100 Time Magazine’s most influential people, Dean’s message to all is, "Get off the couch, get healthy, go the extra mile." With that mantra, and with a physiology adapted for endless running, he’s run 350 miles - nonstop - and most recently completed an ultramarathon…See More
Rock/Creek replied to Collier Construction's discussion 'Infill, yes. Landfill, not so much thank you….'"I've seen these grinders at work, and I have to say it's pretty impressive. It's amazing that so much of a house can be re-used, and also amazing how much of a demolished house usually goes to the landfill. I don't remember the…"
Rock/Creek posted a blog postRock/Creek and Chaco Collect Hundreds of Donated Shoes for Communities in Need, Divert Waste from Landfills
Chaco teams up with Tennessee-based outdoor retailer on a philanthropic and environmental mission: to divert shoes with life still in them from landfills to those in need. Nashville non-profit, Soles4Souls, to distribute over 500 pairs of donated shoes.Chattanooga, TN (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 -- Rock/Creek and footwear manufacturer, Chaco, Inc., announced this week that that on behalf of customers who participated in their Chaco…See More
Rock/Creek posted a blog postKeen Wins 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award
In honor of Earth Day, Rock/Creek Honors KEEN with 3rd Annual Environmental Stewardship Award.Chattanooga, TN, April 22, 2009 — Rock/Creek today announces KEEN as the 2009 recipient of the 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award.Rock/Creek, a Chattanooga-based independent outdoor retailer, created the award to celebrate Earth Day and recognize one vendor's efforts to reduce environmental…See More
Rock/Creek posted a discussionFavorite green clothing or gear?
For Earth Day this year, Rock/Creek gave our annual Sustainability Award to KEEN for work they've been doing to clean up their shoes, sandals, and bags. Check out the full story here at Rock/Creek.What's your favorite green gear? Recycled polyester fleece from Patagonia? Recycled rice paper bags from KEEN? Running shoes from END (Environmentally Neutral Design)?How do you green your gear gloset?See More
Rock/Creek posted a blog postRock/Creek Introduction
Hello GreenerChattanooga community! Rock/Creek has been a part of the Chattanooga community for over 21 years now, and we've always valued our amazing natural resources. If you haven't already been by, come see our new LEED-certified retail space next to Greenlife Grocery at Two North Shore on Manufacturers Road. We just heard back about our certification, and we'll have more information coming out about that soon. There's a chance we may even get silver certification!If you've ever shopped…See More
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- Green organizations you are a member of
- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, Tenant of LEED-certified building at Two North Shore on Manufacturers' Road, Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies), supporter of Lula Lake Land Trust, Friends of the Cumberland Trail, Southeastern Climbers' Coalition, etc.
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- Rock climbing, hiking, trail running, backpacking, camping, whitewater and flatwater paddling, yoga, travel, and adventure!
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- Sustainability, local shopping, organic foods, organic clothing, community development, bike commuting, walking
Rock/Creek's Blog
Over $13,000 raised at this year's Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k
Crisp air and Tennessee dirt packed trails welcomed more than 600 determined trail runners the morning of October 3, 2009, for the 9th Annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and 11 miler. Race entries and matching donations from a variety of sponsors raised over $13,000 for The Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies). The money will be used in The Boonies' ongoing efforts to secure access to new trails, maintain… Continue Posted on October 19, 2009 at 12:56pm
Rock/Creek and Chaco Collect Hundreds of Donated Shoes for Communities in Need, Divert Waste from Landfills
Chaco teams up with Tennessee-based outdoor retailer on a philanthropic and environmental mission: to divert shoes with life still in them from landfills to those in need. Nashville non-profit, Soles4Souls, to distribute over 500 pairs of donated shoes.
Chattanooga, TN (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 -- Rock/Creek and footwear manufacturer, Chaco, Inc., announced this week that that on behalf of customers who participated in… Continue
Chattanooga, TN (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 -- Rock/Creek and footwear manufacturer, Chaco, Inc., announced this week that that on behalf of customers who participated in… Continue
Posted on July 20, 2009 at 11:30am
Keen Wins 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award
In honor of Earth Day, Rock/Creek Honors KEEN with 3rd Annual Environmental Stewardship Award.
Chattanooga, TN, April 22, 2009 — Rock/Creek today announces KEEN as the 2009 recipient of the 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award.
Rock/Creek, a Chattanooga-based independent outdoor retailer, created the award to celebrate Earth Day and recognize one vendor's… Continue
Chattanooga, TN, April 22, 2009 — Rock/Creek today announces KEEN as the 2009 recipient of the 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award.
Rock/Creek, a Chattanooga-based independent outdoor retailer, created the award to celebrate Earth Day and recognize one vendor's… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2009 at 12:01pm
Rock/Creek Introduction
Hello GreenerChattanooga community! Rock/Creek has been a part of the Chattanooga community for over 21 years now, and we've always valued our amazing natural resources. If you haven't already been by, come see our new LEED-certified retail space next to Greenlife Grocery at Two North Shore on Manufacturers Road. We just heard back about our certification, and we'll have more information coming out about that soon. There's a chance we may even get silver certification!
If you've ever… Continue
If you've ever… Continue
Posted on March 25, 2009 at 9:30am
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