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Allbirds launches new sustainable running shoe

Allbirds is continuing to push the boundaries of sustainable footwear with its new Tree Flyer running shoe that has a carbon footprint of just 9.92-kilogram CO2e, all of which is offset to zero. The Tree Flyer is a cushioned running shoe, which has been designed to showcase Allbirds’ innovative technology, use of renewable natural materials, and...

May 9, 2022

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Dune founder launches sustainable trainer brand Lerins

Daniel Rubin, who founded footwear retailer Dune, has launched a new British brand Lerins focused on sustainable trainers. Inspired by the unspoilt Lérins Islands, located off the coast of the French Riviera, Lerins is a new conscious trainer brand designed in London and made in Portugal with materials sourced in Europe. Lerins is launching...

May 3, 2022

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Hunter launches footwear made from algae

Hunter has launched summer footwear made from algae, sourced using a process that cleans up natural waterways whilst saving water and reducing CO2 emissions in partnership with Bloom Materials. The new Hunter sandals and slides are the latest step from the brand towards positive environmental change through its Hunter Protect strategy and are...

Apr 5, 2022

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Havaianas owner Alpargatas invests in Rothy’s

Digital-first sustainable footwear brand Rothy’s has confirmed that Alpargatas, the Brazilian lifestyle brand and owner of Havaianas will acquire 49.9 percent of the business in a two-step transaction. The strategic investment from Alpargatas will include an investment of 200 million US dollars in primary capital followed by an offering to...

Dec 21, 2021

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B_Boheme relaunches with new design aesthetic and made-to-order model

Premium vegan footwear brand B_Boheme is relaunching a new design aesthetic with a curated edit available as made-to-order to further increase the brand’s focus on minimising waste and increasing its sustainable production methods. The new-look B_Boheme features a bespoke edit of three key styles available as made-to-order, a flat shoe, a...

Dec 20, 2021

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On to turn carbon emissions into running shoes

Swiss performance sports brand On has announced a new sustainable initiative, ‘CleanCloud’ that will use carbon emissions to create foam for its running shoes as it looks to move away from petroleum-based resources. On is looking to reshape carbon waste into running shoes by working with LanzaTech and Borealis, two innovative companies in...

Nov 11, 2021

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Dear Frances debuts responsibly made vegan collection

Footwear brand Dear Frances has launched its first eco-vegan collection featuring four season-less styles from the brand’s core collection. Dear Frances launched in 2016 as a digitally native brand, as a new-luxury fashion label seeking to redefine classics with an ethos of warmth, simplicity and easy elegance. At the heart of the brand is a...

Nov 4, 2021

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Heron Preston unveils first fully 3D printed sneaker with Zellerfeld

Heron Preston has collaborated with emerging technology company Zellerfeld on his first fully 3D printed sneaker, the Heron01. The Heron01 is looking to disrupt the footwear industry by introducing a new era of footwear production, as each shoe is made without factories and supply chain, and can also be recycled by Zellerfeld to create material...

Oct 4, 2021

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Crocs to introduce bio-based material to footwear

Casual footwear brand Crocs is introducing a new bio-based Croslite material into its product lines to lower its carbon footprint. The move is part of the company’s pledge to become a net-zero brand by 2030, as it targets a 50 percent reduction in its carbon footprint per pair of Crocs shoes. At 3.94 kilograms carbon dioxide equivalent per pair...

Sep 15, 2021

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Vans unveil new Eco Theory collection

Vans has unveiled a more sustainable approach to its everyday classics with its new Eco Theory collection reimagining iconic silhouettes with natural rubber and water-based inks. The Eco Theory collection is an evolution of Vans sustainable journey and leverages responsibly sourced materials across styles including classics like Old Skool Decon...

Aug 9, 2021

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Sneaker start-up Rens looking to raise 1 million US dollars

Finnish sustainable sneaker start-up Rens, which makes shoes made from coffee grounds, is looking to raise 1 million US dollars with a Kickstarter campaign to fund the manufacture of its new Nomad shoe, which represents a revolution in eco-design. The company’s founders, Jesse Tran and Son Chuis are pioneering the use of recycled materials in...

Aug 3, 2021

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Vagabond Shoemakers to focus on reducing emissions

Swedish footwear brand Vagabond Shoemakers is looking to reduce emissions “going forward” following the release of its sustainability report for 2020. Last year the brand said in the wake of the pandemic it focused on breaking down its value chain to better apply its sustainability activities to each company function. This evaluation work was...

Jul 15, 2021