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Clean, Lubricate, Protect: The Complete Gear Care Bundle

At Gear Hugger, our mission is simple: help you take care of your gear while taking care of the planet. We believe high-performance maintenance products shouldn’t come at the expense of the environmen...

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Aug 26, 2025

What the Heck are PTFEs? A Closer Look into the Health and Environmental Hazards of PTFEs

Polytetrafluoroethylene The name itself is scary. It’s no surprise that polytetrafluoroethylene, known as PTFE, contains chemicals that harm the environment. First, what exactly is a PTFE? It’s a toug...

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Feb 17, 2025

How to Create a Healthy Home: Swap Out Toxic Chemicals for Plants

The Hidden Dangers in Your Home You’ve embraced the sustainable and healthy lifestyle. You buy organic produce. You bike to work. You try to make choices that improve your personal health and are easy...

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Feb 17, 2025

Swap Toxic Outdoor Products for Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Are My Outdoor Products Bad For The Environment? Reducing the toxins you use outdoors—likely unknowingly—can make a huge difference in your family’s health, and also protect the planet we love so much...

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Feb 17, 2025

Gear Lover Gifting Guide

It’s that time of year again… ...Holidays, parties, shopping and gifting! Need gift inspiration for your gear lover? Take a peek at four of our favorites, along with tips for maintaining that gear for...

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Feb 17, 2025

How to Rethink Waste & Reduce Your Impact with Gear Hugger

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” You've heard “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” many times. It’s an effective mantra meant to encourage people to think about consumption and make more sustainable choices. It boils dow...

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Feb 17, 2025

May is Bike Month

May is recognized as National Bike Month in the United States, which is a great time to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Biking is an excellent way to stay active, reduce your carbon foo...

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Feb 17, 2025

Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving: A Guide to Sustainable Celebrations

As the holiday season approaches, there's no better time to embrace a sustainable approach to Thanksgiving. Discover how you can make your celebration eco-friendly without sacrificing the joy of the s...

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Feb 17, 2025

May is Bike Month

May is recognized as National Bike Month in the United States, which is a great time to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Biking is an excellent way to stay active, reduce your carbon foo...

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Feb 17, 2025

What is Saponin?

You might think saponin sounds like an Italian appetizer, but it’s actually a powerful natural compound found in many plants, including agave. It plays a big role in eco-friendly cleaning. Saponins ar...

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Feb 17, 2025

Flammability in Household Products: What You Need to Know

When it comes to household products, safety is always a top priority. One area that often gets overlooked is flammability. Many everyday products contain ingredients that are not only toxic but also h...

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Feb 17, 2025

Classroom Hacks Using Gear Hugger Multipurpose Lubricant and Plant-Based Heavy Duty Degreaser

As summer starts to come to a close and the back-to-school season is upon us, teachers and students are gearing up for another exciting year of learning! Building a toolkit that keeps the classroom ru...

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Feb 17, 2025

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