The Avasol Blog
Emily Schmitz is a trail and ultra runner who loves spending long days in the mountains and exploring new trails with friends. She coaches runners of all levels, experiences and backgrounds to reach their running goals. We asked Emily to write about how trail running connects her to nature and inspires her to protect the places she runs, through every little action, from the sunscreen in her daily routine to the ways she encourages her running community to care for our planet as well. Read on and you might just find yourself running out the door!
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If you're mindful of what goes in your body, you probably are (or should be) mindful of what goes on your body. In this article, we take a deeper dive into the harmful chemical compounds laden in mainstream products. We'll touch on the misleading claims to be wary of when choosing personal care, and discuss the Environmental Working Group's hazard scoring to help you identify what to look out for. All Avasol sunscreens get the lowest hazard score possible, so you don't have to worry about exposing yourself to ingredients that are: carcinogenic, toxic to the reproductive system, or disruptive to your endocrine system.
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Happy Coastal Cleanup Week! We've put together this guide to inspire you to keep our coastlines clean.
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Here at Avasol we love to support people who are contributing to their community as environmentalists in the surfing world! We recently partnered up with OceanFolx, a surf, sailing and yoga camp for young water womxn taking place in Lombok,...
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Each moment of the day we’re faced with the decision to use single-use plastic. But if we come prepared, we don’t have to give in to this systemic issue. This guide aims to take you through daily swaps you can make to gradually phase out your single-use plastic use, and move towards a reduced-plastic lifestyle!
