To end the year, we’re revisiting and (and celebrating) some of our key 2024 achievements. We’ve been busy!
FEBRUARY – We released our new Brand Video
Since 1977, Nikwax has been the world leader in innovative, water-based and PFAS-free aftercare for outdoor explorers. With over 45 years of expertise, you can trust us to take care of your gear whatever the weather forecast, helping you to push your boundaries on the tracks and trails, hills and mountains…
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MARCH – We introduced you to our new Nikwax Ambassador
We are fortunate to work with a fantastic group of Nikwax Ambassadors who embody our identity in their love for the outdoors and wanting to protect it for future generations. Heather Mackins is a solo hiker and adventurer whose connection with the great outdoors goes beyond just a hobby. Heather is passionate about the wider benefits of life in nature, and its impact on our mental wellbeing in a world dominated by technology and social media. She is drawn to the simplicity of life on the trail, spending prolonged periods in nature, and living self-sufficiently out of her backpack…
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APRIL – We supported the European Outdoor Conservation Association’s Spring Vote
From reforestation to tackling plastic pollution to protecting habitats for endangered species, the European Outdoor Conservation Association’s (EOCA) fundraising has supported almost 200 projects in over 65 countries since 2006. Nikwax are proud partners of EOCA and we asked our subscribers to help choose which conservation projects to support with funding this year. The winning projects were: ‘Safeguarding the Endangered White-Footed Tamarin Monkey (Colombia)’, ‘Rewilding our Mountains by clearing them of obsolete infrastructures (France)’ and ‘Marginalised Communities Conserving Sea Turtles (India)…
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MAY – We celebrated 10 years as a European Outdoor Conservation Association Sustaining Member
Since 2015, a select group of forward-thinking companies have helped finance the core costs of the European Conservation Association (EOCA), on behalf of the European outdoor leisure sector, benefitting conservation. This year, EOCA announced that not only are there now eight Sustaining Members of EOCA, but four of them, including Nikwax, are supporting EOCA for the tenth year in a row! Each of us have donated an additional €100,000 to the Association since the programme started. Our generous funding has allowed EOCA to continue its vital work, supporting hands-on conservation projects that protect and restore nature worldwide…
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JUNE – We launched our new deodorising product, Wetsuit Refresh
We developed Wetsuit Refresh for surfers everywhere, to deodorise and extend the life of wetsuits by cleaning away salt, chlorine and organic residue. Our powerful new product leaves wetsuits clean, soft and supple ensuring optimum performance wave in and wave out. It is also non-biological, and biocide and enzyme-free, meaning it is kinder to you and does not harm aquatic life. It is recommended for neoprene and Yulex®…
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AUGUST – We published our Net Zero Roadmap
Nikwax is committed to becoming Net Zero by 2040. We will reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 90% and offset the remaining 10% by purchasing carbon credits from our longstanding partner, the World Land Trust. However, achieving Net Zero requires teamwork and our strategy includes efforts to inform, inspire, and motivate others from across the outdoor industry to act…
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SEPTEMBER – We shared a guest blog from an NWA Nordic Walking International Trainer
Inspired by its Finnish origins, Nordic walking brings together a love for the outdoors with an amazing whole-body workout that also helps to relieve stress. We were honoured feature a guest blog from Karen Ingram, author and head of Education for the International Nordic Walking Federation and co-founder of the Nordic Walk Store. With Nordic Walking gaining popularity worldwide, we asked Karen for her technique tips and kit recommendations…
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NOVEMBER – We announced our partnership with United Repair Centre
URC is a pioneering social enterprise, on a mission to change the clothing industry stitch by stitch. The high quality of their repairs for leading outdoor brands gives a second life to favourite jackets, trousers, fleeces and more, whilst helping to reduce waste. We are honoured that URC are using our cleaning and proofing products as a natural extension of their repair service, to help people get the most out of their clothing for even longer.
We also donated £1500 to The European Outdoor Conservation Association to mark Green Friday…
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