🌍 CO₂-Neutral Shipping — Because Every Step Matters
What is CO₂-neutral shipping?
When shipping your orders, CO₂ is emitted, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
CO₂-neutral shipping means that we fully offset the amount of CO₂ produced during the processing and shipping of your order through reliable, scientifically backed projects.
So, how do we do this?
For each order we receive, we calculate the estimated CO₂ emissions caused by shipping. To offset this impact, we fund reforestation through our official partner, Tree Planters. With every order, a tree is planted — helping to capture CO₂, restore natural ecosystems, and create long-term environmental and social impact where it’s needed most.
Our official partner:
Through our collaboration with Tree Planters, we plant a tree for every order placed. This organization focuses on restoring forests in regions most affected by deforestation.
We primarily plant trees in Malawi, Southeast Africa — a region heavily impacted by deforestation and poverty. Reforestation there means not just capturing CO₂ but also creating real opportunities for local communities.
We choose to plant trees in developing countries because we believe that climate action should also combat poverty.
📦 The Impact of Global Shipping
At Hike Adventure, we believe exploring the world shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense. That’s why every order we ship is fully CO₂-compensated — backed by real, measurable action.
We ship globally from our centrally located warehouse, ensuring fast, efficient delivery worldwide while reducing unnecessary logistical waste.
To maintain reliable delivery times — no matter where our customers live — we currently use air shipping. This allows you to receive your order quickly, without long delays. However, air shipping also has a carbon footprint. Every delivery contributes to carbon emissions. So, we take full responsibility for that impact and act to balance it in a way that does more than just neutralize.
🌱 Our Response: One Order = One Tree Planted
For every order, we plant one tree through our partner Tree Planters. They focus on reforesting areas most affected by deforestation.
Most of our trees are planted in Malawi, Southeast Africa, where deforestation and poverty are major issues. Reforestation here means capturing CO₂, but also creating jobs and improving the lives of local communities.
We choose to plant trees in developing countries because we believe climate action should fight poverty as well.
📊 One Order = Real Change
| Your Shipment | Our Response |
|---|---|
| Creates CO₂ emissions | From air transport |
| One tree planted | Absorbs CO₂ + restores ecosystems |
| Real local impact | Jobs, food, and resilience in Malawi |
| Net climate benefit | One tree absorbs way more CO₂ than your shipment creates |
🌳 A Tree That Does More
Each tree helps to:
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Capture long-term CO₂ from the atmosphere
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Restore ecosystems damaged by deforestation
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Improve soil quality, water retention, and biodiversity
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Create employment and income for local farmers and families
This isn’t just offsetting — it’s climate action with purpose.
✅ Free Size Swap = Less Waste
We also reduce emissions by minimizing returns. If your shoes don’t fit quite right:
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You keep the original pair — no wasteful returns
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We send you a new size (you only pay shipping)
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And yes — we plant a tree for your original order
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And another tree for your size swap
Fewer returns. Lower emissions. More trees planted — for every step in the process.
🌎 You Move. We Give Back.
Every step you take in our barefoot shoes helps the planet — and people — move forward.
Because true adventure means walking lighter on the Earth.
And leaving it better behind you.
