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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep old shoes out of landfills with our expert tips.
Shoe recycling is a great way to avoid wasting old, unwanted shoes. Even the best quality shoes wear out at some point, and it’s helpful to know what’s the most eco-friendly course of action when that happens. In 2019, 24.3 billion pairs of shoes were produced, and most of them were or will be sent to landfill.1 While […]
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 […]
Why the NFW Footwear Collective Could Offer a Solution to Greenwashing
Announcing the NFW Footwear Collective: New Balance, Wolverine Worldwide, Allbirds, Camper, Deckers, and other leading shoe companies. (picture Allbirds’ Plant Pacer) Source: New Balance, Wolverine Worldwide, Camper, Deckers, Allbirds, and other industry leaders join NFW Footwear Collective In a recent post on arch-usa, the sneaker industry’s news platform, a discussion was generated on the misrepresentation […]
ASICS Takes the Battle to Allbirds x adidas by Making the Lightest Co2 Emissions Sneaker
GEL-LYTE™ III CM 1.95 sneaker. Emitting just 1.95kg CO2e across its life cycle, significantly lighter than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market, it represents a significant leap forward by ASICS in its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Source: ASICS Global Allbirds and adidas collaborated to build a sneaker with […]
