Considered Design & The Environment
Features Archive
Nike and PopTech Partner to Launch “PopTech Labs”
to Foster Open Collaboration on Key Innovation Challenges
Leading researchers and policy makers collaborate on new incentives for innovation.
This is the first Lab to explore the future of ultra-green “closed loop” materials.
Nike Statement Regarding US Chamber of Commerce
Nike believes US businesses must advocate for aggressive climate change legislation and that the United States needs to move rapidly into a sustainable economy to remain competitive and ensure continued economic growth.
Uzbekistan Cotton Production
Nike takes very seriously reports of widespread use of forced child labor in Uzbekistan cotton production.
READ MORENIKE, Inc. Amazon Leather Policy
Nike understands how important rainforests are to health of the planet and the implications deforestation has on climate change and global warming.
READ MOREGreenXchange
Innovation can arise within companies or through networks of users, via big breakthroughs or a series of micro-improvements. Regardless of where innovation comes from, when such improvements and advances are made they could be further shared and built upon in a network that includes a large and diverse community. We call this “open innovation.”
READ MORENike’s Considered Design Products Redefine Performance and Sustainability
The goal of Nike Considered Design is to create performance innovation products that minimize environmental impact by reducing waste throughout the design and development process, use environmentally preferred materials, and eliminate toxics.
READ MORENike & Bicep Partner to Work on Climate Change
and Energy Issues
Five leading U.S. corporations, including NIKE, Inc. joined with Ceres to announce the launch of a new business coalition calling for strong U.S. climate and energy legislation in early 2009 to spur the clean energy economy and reduce global warming pollution.
READ MORENike Considered Design Unveiled in New York
Nike unveiled Nike Considered Design at an event in New York City featuring Considered footwear and apparel which combine sustainability principles with the newest innovations for sport.
READ MORENike Swift for Track and Field
In Beijing, some of the fastest runners were winning gold in Nike's Swift Suit that was designed with sustainability in mind.
READ MORENike's PreCool Vest
In Beijing, athletes used Considered design to help regulate their body temperature and perform their best with the innovative PreCool Vest.
READ MOREConsidered Apparel for the World's Top Athletes
Nike designed premium performance wear for Beijing through a Considered lens.
READ MORENike Talks Trash and Environment with New Shoe
Steve Nash debuted his recycled materials shoe at the 2008 All-Star Games.
READ MOREJordan XX3 Innovation on the Court and for the Planet
AIR JORDAN XX3 is the first basketball shoe designed with Nike’s Considered ethos, supporting the environment without sacrificing athletic performance.
READ MOREConsidered, More Than Just Green
Considered, More Than Just Green Nike's Considered products are good for the planet.
READ MORENike+ Human Race
Nike+ Human Race The size and scope of the Nike+ Human Race makes it the largest running event the company has ever hosted.
READ MOREComputing for a Better World
Inspired by Nike's commitment to making corporate responsibility an integral part of the brand, Nike’s IT department recently launched two initiatives.
READ MOREThe Swoosh Goes Green
To reduce energy expenditure as well as consumption Nike is constructing and designing with the world in mind.
READ MORENike's Sustainability Effort Recognized by Congress
Senator Gordon Smith (R-O) congratulated Nike's sustainability leadership at a Congressional meeting.
READ MORENike Addresses Climate Change in Washington
In conjunction with WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and 10 other signatories, Nike urged the U.S. Senate to address climate issues.
READ MOREFocus the Nation
Nike is a key sponsor of Focus the Nation (FTN), a nationwide initiative to address climate change. Find out more about how FTN is making a difference.
READ MOREWind Power
Speed, power, fitness, take your pick. No one gets this more than our colleagues in the EMEA region. The design team in Laakdal, Belgium finished the construction of six windmills, which is part of the massive energy efficiency design considerations for the EMEA distribution center.
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