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. […]
Style-Forward Sustainable Sneakers
The first wave of sustainable sneakers in the early 2000s left much to be desired in terms of style and product design. Even then, pioneers of this now-growing category are celebrated as trailblazers that inspired a new crop of responsible brands. They also sparked a revolution in design that upholds planet, community, and fair trade […]
Rack Room Teams with Sneaker Impact
As part of Rack Room Shoes’ efforts to evolve products and processes for a more sustainable future, the family chain is launching a new initiative with recycling partner, Sneaker Impact. Customers can now donate gently worn sneakers by placing them in a collection box at any Rack Room Shoes location to reduce waste across the company’s footprint, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Sneakers
On the hunt for your new favourite everyday sneaker? Discover our top picks for ethical and sustainable sneakers below. The most daring ethical kicks on the market Sneakers have always maintained their status as a staple piece. Rain, snow, or shine, a versatile pair of sneakers is a season-less closet favourite, giving a simple, everyday […]
ASK A SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT: HOW DO I RECYCLE MY WORN-OUT SHOES?
What’s the most responsible way to dispose of shoes once they’re worn past the point of no return? I don’t want them to end up in a landfill, but I know I can’t just put them out on the curb with my cardboard and glass for recycling. Perhaps your soles look like Swiss cheese or […]