On April 24^th, Zappos hosted its second annual Earth Day Event in our Henderson HQ! We had 17 new and returning vendors join the Zappos LEAF Team in creating an awesome event to highlight how easy it is to go green.

Over 450 Zapponians hung out with us, enjoyed the sunshine, and learned about sustainable initiatives. Similar to last year, our metric for success is to teach each Zapponian at least one new eco-habit that makes a difference. Whether it is to use a reusable shopping bag or to buy brands that utilize recycled materials, every little habit or lifestyle change helps keep our planet a wonderful place to live.

We had all sorts of educational activities and giveaways for our employees. Our favorite: Repurpose America brought a giant earth mural painted by a local artist and hundreds of Zapponians used paint pens to leave messages of support for the planet by signing the canvas. The mural will be hung up inside the new downtown Zappos campus for all to see.

Special thanks to all of our friends who participated this year. Giant high fives to Zappos’ own DJ Ultra for bringing the beats and to our awesome Bistro team for grilling corn on the cob. We’ll see you next year at our 3^rd Earth Day party in downtown Vegas!

A Big "Thank You" goes out to these very special friends who made this Earth Day event possible:

Keen

prAna

Klean Kanteen

ChicoBags

EcoLUNCHBoxes

Whole Foods

Republic Services

Vegas Roots

Springs Preserve

Sierra Nevada

Vessel

BottleHood

Friends of Nevada Wilderness

A1 Organics

Repurpose America

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC)

EnergyFit Nevada

Check out more awesome news from LEAF on Twitter: @ZapposLEAF and on Instagram: #zappos_leaf

It may be hard to believe with all these winter storms across the country lately, but spring is just in the horizon! With that comes a time of renewal and fresh starts.

Why not make hiking a part of your new springtime outdoor routine? Not only is it great exercise for the body, but getting out there and reconnecting with Mother Nature can do wonders for your mood--lifting your spirits out of that winter slump.

Below are just a few hiking essentials to get you geared up and on your way! For even more hiking goodies, check out our outdoor shop!

Men's: 1. Prana Talon Mock Neck , 2. CamelBak Classic 70 oz. Hydration Pack, 3. Keen Olympus Lite Crew Socks, 4. Columbia Silver Ridge™ Converible Pants, 5. Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket, 6. Keen Newport H2

Women's: 7. Under Armour Shadow Cap, 8. Chaco ZX/2 Yampa Hiking Sandals, 9. adidas Outdoor Hiking Softshell Jacket, 10. Teva Sky Lake Hiking Shoes, 11. Patagonia Emmilen Hoodie, 12. Outdoor Research Ferrosi Capri

Many of us lead busy, non-stop lives filled with distractions from every angle. This year, make inner peace and wellness your resolution to yourself! A regular yoga practice can be a great way to get on a path of not only physical improvements, but mental wellbeing as well.

Start a fresh, new year of serenity and health with some of our latest picks from our Yoga Shop. Namaste!

1. Lucy Balance Yoga Bra, 2. Spanx Active Ribbed Racerback Tank, 3. Prana Sabin Chakara Top, 4. Prana Audrey Short, 5. Prana Revolution Mat, 6. Manduka eQua™ Plus Mat Towel, 7. Moving Comfort Urban Gym Tights, 8. Prana Tote Mat Holder, 9. Sanuk Yoga Serenity Flip Flops

Everyone has at least one on their list: the woman who’s always on the go, the expert multitasker, always busy, always heading out to the next thing on her agenda. We’ve picked out a few of our favorite giftable items from Prana just for that “gal on the go” in your life this holiday season!

These cozy and stylish pieces fit right into her busy life while reminding her to take time and enjoy life’s daily little luxuries—especially during the hectic holiday season.

1. Prana Robin Gloves, 2. Prana Circle Scarf, 3. Prana Jaci Satchel, 4. Prana Caitlyn Tunic Sweater, 5. Prana Bella Scarf, 6. Prana Pixie Scarf, 7. Prana Lovely Slippers, 8. Prana Jiva Mittens, 9. Prana Snow Tassel Beanie

Keeping the winter chill out is nothing to take lightly. But heavy, boring jackets and coats shouldn’t be an option when you’ve got a busy day braving the elements. Investing in a great quality jacket or coat is worth every penny because staying warm and protected never goes out of style.

We’ve picked out some of our favorites from our Zappos Outdoor Shop to get you ready to face old man winter in the best gear around:

Women's: 1. Prana Devan Jacket, 2. Marmot Arona Jacket, 3. Patagonia Down With It Parka

Men's: 4. Marmot Conness Jacket, 5. Prana Rhody Reversible Jacket, 6. The North Face Gatebreak Down Jacket

Flattering, flowing and made for women on the move, the Prana Wanderlust Collection is perfect for kickstarting a healthy summer ahead. Whether you’re in the yoga studio or exploring a new corner of the globe, Prana makes the perfect companion.

Check out the Wanderlust Collection from Prana:

1. Prana Rylee Knicker, 2. Prana Etta Top, 3. Prana Audrey Short, 4. Prana Andrea Satchel, 5. Prana Indegena Natural Yoga Mat

As part of LEAF’s initiative to make Zappos a more environmentally friendly workplace, we hosted an Earth Day event for our employees on Tuesday, April 17th. We asked several local and non-local vendors to participate by spreading awareness about how easy and fun it is to become eco-friendly, and wow, did our vendors surely step up to the plate! Earth Day was such a success that we’ve decided to make this an annual event with the goal to make each year even better than the previous!

When we first reached out to our vendors, their responses were overwhelming! They were thrilled to hear the Zappos was starting its journey to become environmentally friendly, and they were even more excited to be a part of it. The vendors that attended our event included: KEEN, prAna, Patagonia, Whole Foods, Vegas Roots Community Gardens, Lunas Recycling, Sierra Nevada, BottleHood, Springs Preserve, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Southwest Gas, and RTC.

prAna did something special for all Zappos employees that deserves a special shout out. Not only did they showcase their use of sustainable materials in their products, demonstrated how they’ve eliminated poly bags in their warehouse, and discussed their initiatives with clean energy; they surprised us by offsetting all of our Las Vegas employees’ carbon emissions! This means that 1,300 of us will be carbon neutral for the entire month of April!* Thank you prAna for caring so much about the environment and truly WOWing all of us!

Not all of our Earth Day vendors could make a physical appearance at Zappos HQ. However, they still showed their support for our event and sent out information about their eco-friendly products and sustainable initiatives, prizes for us to raffle off, and even coupons specifically made for our employees. These vendors included: ChicoBags, EcoLunchBoxes, Klean Kanteen, Semilla, People Towels, Vessel Drinkware, and Haiku Bags. 

One of our goals for our first annual Zappos Earth Day was to promote an eco-friendly change in the daily habits of at least one employee. With the help of our vendors that provided and demonstrated eco-friendly options and initiatives to our employees, I believe the event successfully achieved its goal! The immense turnout of curious Zappos employees also helped promote more green awareness. We really could not have pulled this event off without the help of all of our amazing vendors –THANK YOU!

That being said, it is my personal goal to make next year’s Zappos Earth Day even more successful!

*1,300 individual offsets would be the same as 117 cars removed from the road for a year, or carbon sequestered by 128 acres of trees, or removing the harmful effects from extracting 1392 barrels of oil.

Sure we love Prana for their fabulous yoga and workout gear, but did you know that they also make some great casual clothes and accessories that are worthy of your next vacation?

Here are some travel-friendly pieces that work perfectly for those spring and summer getaways:

1. Prana Mindy Sun Hat, 2. Prana Savvy Skirt, 3. Prana Sadie Scarf, 4. Prana Pepper Satchel, 5. Prana Justine Short , 6. Prana Tatum Vest, 7.Prana Suzy Dress , 8. Prana Quinn Dress, 9. Prana Amaya Dress