"Sustainable Footwear" News Archive

This innovative approach not only advocates a more circular future but also highlights Stella McCartney’s ongoing commitment to sustainable solutions.

Amazon announced earlier this week it has taken another step toward becoming a mean, green e-commerce machine.

Veja’s sneakers boast timeless designs made from sustainable materials and produced in factories with regulated working conditions.

Named MO.ONSHOT, Allbirds has created a zero-carbon shoe that is commercially viable and scalable and is the culmination of its work as a whole.

These advancements from Aware, Pangaia, Birla Cellulose, and AiDLab collectively contribute to the transformation of the materials sector towards sustainability and innovation.

After Dow promised to turn the rubber of old shoes into playground and running track surfaces in 2021, Reuters tracked most of the shoes to secondhand markets or remote locations in Indonesia.

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.

The European Union has banned vague environmental marketing claims, requiring terms like "environmentally friendly" and "climate neutral" to be backed by concrete evidence, marking a significant move to combat greenwashing and protect consumers.

Investing in Mirum, the new material has a carbon footprint 40 times smaller than conventional leather.