This page provides guidance and resources to support more sustainable, ethical, and environmentally responsible purchasing decisions across the outdoor sector. Here you’ll find practical tools, checklists, and considerations to help you choose products and suppliers that minimise environmental impact, support circular practices, and align with your organisation’s sustainability goals.
Buying durable, repairable, and eco-friendly gear, prioritising local and second-hand options, and considering a product’s entire lifecycle from production to disposal are first steps. Key steps then include integrating sustainability into procurement plans, researching environmentally certified products, and educating staff and students on responsible consumption and gear care to extend product lifespans.
Sustainable Purchasing Resources
- Green Procurement Checklist – Green Tourism
- Green procurement checklist – The Green Procurement Checklist is a tool designed to help organizations make environmentally responsible purchasing decisions. It includes a list of criteria that buyers can use to evaluate products and services based on their environmental impact
- Buyer Guidance guide– Vic Gov
Catering, Food Purchasing
- Catering for good
- Menu Planning Case study
- Menu Planning & Recipe Modification fact Sheet
- Buying Seasonally
- Sustainable food purchasing guide
- How to reduce Food Miles
Sustainable Outdoor Equipment Suppliers
- ONE PLANET: An Australian-owned company dedicated to local manufacturing, focusing on designing durable outdoor gear tailored for Australian conditions with responsible production practices. OnePlanet
- Nakie: Specializes in hammocks and outdoor gear made from recycled materials, emphasizing sustainability in their product lines. NAKIE
- Patagonia’s Worn Wear Program: Patagonia offers a platform for customers to buy and sell used Patagonia products, promoting product longevity and reducing waste. Patagonia
