Watching and Learning: Nike’s H₂ Barge 1 Transports In Europe
One of the biggest issues Sneaker Impact faces is finding a way to account for the End of Life for all of the sneakers we collect. We know we are extending the life of sneakers by taking damaged and used footwear and creating microeconomic opportunities, but what we hope to discover is a method to […]
Sneaker Impact Expands the Sneaker Recycling Program: Boxes for Bigger Give Backs
Sneaker recycling is a costly process, but until consumers realize just because they are done with a pair of kicks, those sneakers aren’t done. Slightly damaged and worn sneakers can be revitalized and given a second life in communities where retail isn’t readily available. Sneaker Impact is known for simplifying the sneaker recycling process. Our […]
adidas Parley Pack – The First Football/Soccer Boot Designed to Reduce Plastic Waste in Oceans
Source: adidas Launches the Parley Pack – Its First Football Boot Pack Designed to Help Reduce Plastic Waste While not the solution for saving our oceans, this innovation represents the brand´s commitment towards replacing virgin polyester with recycled solutions by 2024 wherever possible. It’s important to lead with this quote from the team at […]
ASICS Continues 4 Year Run of Improving Logistics to Help with Climate Issues
ASICS Corporation has been identified as a global leader for engaging with its suppliers on climate change, being awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard four years in a row by global environmental impact non-profit charity CDP.. Source: ASICS Global We can either ask brands to shut down or ask brands to commit […]
Planet Fitness x Sneaker Impact | A Partnership to EXLOS and Support Communities
Sneaker Impact created the Collect and Match Program to provide fitness gyms an additional incentive to motivate members to reconsider tossing their old sneakers into a bin where they will eventually find their way to landfills. Studies show that businesses offering recycling programs have higher engagement with potential fans and members. The Collect and Match […]
A Takeback Program from UNLESS Collective | More Products that Can Do This
Send us your worn UNLESS pieces & receive credit towards our next drop. We’ll insure they’re repaired, recycled, or composted to harmlessly return to the earth. Source: Takeback Program | UNLESS Collective One of the biggest issues many people seem to have with Sneaker Impact is the fact that we are not a charity. […]
Author and Speaker J.L. Morrison Helps Kick Sneaker Recycling into Canada
Source: Home – Janet-Lynn No, that isn’t the amazing Carrol from the Walking Dead, but she is just as talented and motivated to snap people from their slumber when it comes to literature, fitness and now sneaker recycling. (Pictured with her book Surviving Seventeen) When looking to expand our footprint into other countries, we rely […]
Brands You Should Know: Blueview the First Biodegradable Sneaker Brand
Peace, happiness and sustainability. Feeling the love of the holidays. Take 25% off SITEWIDE with promo code: GIFTING25 (Promotion valid from 12/3 until 12/18/22 @ 11:59pm PDT) During this time, we’ll also donate 5% of sale proceeds (of any color purchased) to our partners at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Happy Holidays! BLUEVIEW | Sustainable […]
If This Sneaker Hits the Landfill, We Won’t Complain | DEGENERATE from UNLESS Collective
All PLANTS, no PLASTIC. Introducing the first regenerative sneaker from UNLESS. From the 100% plant-based leather to the natural rubber outsole, all the way down to the tips of the laces – every part of this statement sneaker is made from plants. The future of sustainable sneakers is plastic-free. Source: The DEGENERATE | Earth’s Favorite […]
The Netherland’s Elite Running Store De Hardloopwinkel Leads the Way with Sneaker Recycling at All Locations
De Hardloopwinkel is jouw specialist voor hardlopen At a time when most retailers are focused on Black Friday and capturing as many sales as possible before the end of the fiscal year, De Hardloopwinkel is working with Sneaker Impact’s Charles van Schaik to add recycling boxes to each of their doors. Runners tend to go […]
