Brands You Should Know: Orba Shoes
Say hello to the shoes that leave no trace. Designed to biodegrade. A world first. New Zealand is known as the birthplace of a brand of sneakers that have been labeled the most sustainable sneaker company created. That brand recently launched an IPO and has been a darling of Silicon Valley. The reality is […]
Nike Nails Down Our EXLOS Concept with 12 Ways to Extend the Life of Sneakers
Runners share tips on getting started with simple, daily gear care. The best part? These hacks can help you reduce waste and be a more mindful runner. Words: Emily Jensen Photography: Holly-Marie Cato Source: 12 Ways to Make Your Running Shoes Last Longer When Sneaker Impact coined the acronym EXLOS (Extending the Life of […]
Nike Could Lead to a Change in Sneaker Impact’s Business with the ISPA Link & Link Axis, but that’s Fine by Us
The ISPA Link and ISPA Link Axis, examples of design for disassembly, are innovative catalysts that move the brand closer to a circular future. Source: Nike ISPA Link, Link Axis are Innovations for a Circular Future Sneaker Impact exists because sneaker companies have contributed to so much of the waste in landfills. Those cool […]
adidas adds Made to be Remade Golf Polo to Game Day
A common phrase one might hear on the golf course is to simply “keep it in play.†Source: Made to be Remade Polo Gives Golfers Another Way to Keep it in Play One of the best aspects of being involved in EXLOS, is recognizing the changes in how sneakers and apparel are being made. […]
Timberland’s Trekker Shoe is Close to Circularity | Why Sneaker Companies Should Stop Saying They Are Circular
Source: Timberloop In a recent interview with FDRA’s Shoe-in-Show podcast, Alan Lugo of Natural Fiber Welding gave an in-depth response to a question about sustainability and circularity. His response triggered a thought which was enlightening and important. What many sneaker companies are doing isn’t really circular. A circular program takes into consideration the End of […]
Until Programs Like adidas’ “Made to be Remade” are the Norm, Recycling Matters
In a recent discussion on the AppleTV Jon Stewart show, there was a joke about recycling. The joke was centered on how the Earth is dying anyway, so what’s the point of recycling. The sarcasm was understood, but in a clickbait, fast moving society, people may see a title and consider it as a ‘real’ […]
How Sneaker Impact Helps to Create Microbusinesses
A microbusiness is a company identified as a small team with low annual revenue. Learn how microbusinesses work and what your business has access to if identified as one. Source: What Is a Microbusiness? Keeping sneakers from a landfill may sound like an admirable cause, and it is, but there is a deeper impact created […]
