Green Climbing

We only have one world. Together, we can help take care of it.

As climbers, we spend a lot of time outdoors and experience first-hand just how special – and fragile – our rocks, forests and mountains can be. For us, treating nature and its resources responsibly is simply part of climbing.

At KletterRetter, we also try to reduce material use and packaging waste, keep transport distances as short as possible, and support projects that protect nature and biodiversity.

We focus on practical measures that we can directly influence. These include improving our packaging, reusing shipping materials, working with suppliers in Germany and Europe, and supporting selected nature conservation and biodiversity projects.

At the same time, we want to encourage responsible behaviour within the climbing community. This means leaving no rubbish behind, respecting local rules and climbing restrictions, and supporting local conservation initiatives.

We know we’re not perfect either. That’s why we regularly look at where we can use fewer materials, improve our processes and avoid unnecessary impact. Below are some of the things we’re already doing.

KLETTERRETTER AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Actions speak louder than words

Here are some of the practical measures we take and support:

PLANTING TREES

We work with non-profit organisations that plant several hundred trees each year.

REWILDING

We support rewilding projects that help restore natural habitats, forests and biodiversity.

PACKAGING

We regularly review and improve our packaging with the aim of reducing material use, increasing recycled content and using solutions that are as easy to recycle as possible.

BEES

Through bee sponsorships, we support projects that protect bees and help create flowering habitats.

CLEAN-UP DAYS

We organise and support clean-up activities where rubbish is collected from climbing areas and other natural spaces.

LOCAL SUPPLIERS

Where practical and possible, we work with suppliers in Germany and Europe. A large proportion of our products are made in Germany or elsewhere in the EU.

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REUSE & RECYCLING

We reduce packaging waste by reusing shipping cartons and packing materials wherever possible. The sales and shipping packaging we place on the market participates in the required collection and recycling systems.

SPREADING THE WORD

We also want to encourage responsible behaviour towards nature and climbing areas within the climbing community, and share some of the practical steps we take ourselves. #greenclimbing