shoes
The company develops workout shoes using natural materials such as eucalyptus and algae as well as recycled materials
We spoke with the owner of Vivobarefoot, looking to build shoes that protect the planet and our feet
It is focusing on sustainable ingredients and packaging, investments in resource use and innovative product afterlife solutions as well as transitioning to renewable energy
The footwear maker has repurposed cotton scraps from its factories to create ‘the most sustainable sneakers’
The new line features recycled polyester fibres made from a total of around 300,000 PET bottles
To measure the carbon footprint, the company says it takes into account materials, manufacturing and end-of-life status
The coffee-made shoes aim to reduce massive methane and carbon dioxide gases that spent coffee grounds emit when discarded and landfilled
The sportswear and fashion company’s ‘Space Hippie’ trainers are made of scraps of material and yarn found on factory floors, as well as various other forms of waste
Converse is to release models made from recycled plastic bottles, upcycled textiles and reused cotton canvas
