# Eco-Friendly Ski Boots The SCOTT Cosmos Re-Source Ski Touring Boot Uses Biobased Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-12-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot References: [fashionunited.uk](https://fashionunited.uk/press/event/ispo-awards-2022-showcase-for-the-smartest-athletic-products-of-the-year/2022120566593) & [ispo](https://www.ispo.com/en/promotion/ispo-award-winner-scott-cosmos-re-source-skiboots)  One of the ISPO Award winners for 2022 is the SCOTT Cosmos Re-Source Ski Touring Boot, a lightweight, versatile and sustainable ski boot that boasts more than 50% recycled and biobased materials per weight. This new ski boot makes the most of recycled and biobased materials, including [GRS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appleskin)-certified fabrics for the liner, shells and cuffs made of Pebax Rnew and straps made from 100% recycled polyester. To create this sustainable ski boot, the brand took apart its Cosmos Ski touring boot and looked at each part individually. After a careful look at all 75 boot pieces, the SCOTT team chose high-performance and eco-friendly materials to create all of the components. This tech-fueled boot won over the award jury for several reasons, including its exceptional blend of functionality and regard for the earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Ski Equipment:** Creating sustainable ski equipment with biobased and/or recycled materials to reduce impact on the environment. - **Product Life-cycle Analysis:** Conducting a detailed analysis of each individual component of a product to identify eco-friendly and high-performance materials, thereby creating more sustainable products. - **Sustainable Sportswear:** Designing sportswear with recycled and environmentally-friendly materials to promote ecological sustainability in the sports industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ski Equipment Manufacturing:** Developing eco-friendly ski equipment that makes use of biobased and/or recycled materials to reduce environmental impact while providing high-performance gear for skiers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating sustainable sportswear using recycled and environmentally-friendly materials, thereby promoting sustainable fashion in the sports industry. - **Eco-tourism:** Offering eco-friendly skiing and related activities to attract customers who prioritize environmental sustainability in their travel choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Carbon Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispeed-boot.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Plant-Based Winter Sport Waxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainflow-ecowax.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phaenom-ski-boots.md) - [Modular Snow-Ready Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-boot-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kneehigh-biker-boots.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md)