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25 March 202222 March 2022

Reducing the carbon footprint of footwear production

3D HAPTIC® textile printing with partially bio-based INSQIN® system on recycled PET - Successful cooperation with textile and yarn technology companies in China

8 February 202231 January 2022

Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for Keen’s plant-based soles

The direct-on system is fully aligned with the brand’s commitment to incorporating clean, environmentally focused, high-performance technologies into its footwear.

27 January 202221 January 2022

Arkema to increase its global Pebax® elastomers production capacity by 25%

To support its customers’ strong growth, in particular in the sports and consumer goods markets, Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax® elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France

24 January 202219 January 2022

Can Bioplastics Really Make Fashion More Sustainable, Biodegradable, or Recyclable?

As the appetite for bioplastics grows, it’s worth asking whether this “green” alternative to petroleum-based plastics really is as good as it sounds. Are bioplastics really the answer to fashion’s plastic problem?

20 January 202217 January 2022

Texon marks Veganuary with Vegan Society certification for Vogue material

Vegan alternative for leather is ready for market - and for a versatile range of products along the fashion industry

15 November 202111 November 2021

On announces CleanCloud™ – turning carbon emissions into running shoes in cooperation with LanzaTech and Borealis

Swiss sports brand On leads supply chain coalition to reshape carbon waste into running shoes

5 November 202118 December 2021

Trinseo Expands Footwear & Fashion Portfolio with Bio TPU for Sustainable Leather Alternative

Containing up to 50% bio-based content, these materials provide luxury brands an alternative bio-textile to animal and synthetic leather

26 October 202125 October 2021

GMO-free, partially bio-based midsole for hiking boots

First outdoor sports shoe made predominantly from bio-based and recycled materials

4 October 202130 September 2021

An exclusive interview with Jason Robinson, CEO of Evoco

"The growing awareness with both producers and consumers slowly starts to shift the scale. As a result, there is a demand for green solutions – and we’re here to deliver those" said Jason Robinson

2 September 202130 August 2021

AirCarbon x Nike: Newlight and Nike Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint

The carbon-negative biomaterial will be explored in a variety of applications, with the goal to advance Nike's mission to create products that are better for athletes and the planet

24 August 202118 August 2021

Back to nature: Flocus™ kapok is the zero impact alternative to the existing material applications in footwear

Interview with Deoshree Bendre, a material designer who used the Flocus kapoc fibre for her graduation project

15 July 202112 July 2021

GUCCI introduces DEMETRA: A new groundbreaking luxury material

The eco-innovation behind Demetra combines efficient processes with animal-free raw materials that are primarily from sustainable, renewable, and biobased sources

14 July 202110 September 2021

An alternative for leather and synthetic leather: VTT succeeded in demonstrating continuous production of mycelium leather

The innovative approach is applicable to industrial roll-to-roll production

30 April 202118 June 2021

These New Vegan Leather Shoes and Fruity Cobbler Are Made From the Same Things

On the heels of its announcement to go vegan by the end of 2021, footwear brand Sylven New York is launching the Mel sneaker made from apples and coconut

8 March 20213 March 2021

Allbirds Is About to Get Into Plant Leather

Here’s What That Means & Why You Should Care

5 March 20213 March 2021

Bio-based active recovery footwear for body and planet

The Revive utilizes thoughtful styling and an active recovery design to provide support for fatigued muscles and all-day comfort

25 February 202122 February 2021

This startup by an Indonesian farmer produces ‘leather’ used in shoes and wallets without killing a single animal

MYCL cultivates mycelia (a type of fungus) along with sawdust to make a substitute for animal-based leather

11 January 20216 January 2021

Adidas ‘Developing’ Plant-Based Leather From Fungus – Commits To Expanding Vegan Range

Adidas is developing a new material, a purely biological leather alternative made from mycelium, and will use it for the very first time in the creation of footwear

11 September 20208 September 2020

TOMS is expanding its sustainability efforts using carbon-negative material

Company to add the innovative I'm green^TM bio-based EVA from Braskem to its framework of earth-friendly materials

21 August 202017 August 2020

New Science Behind Algae-based Flip-flops

Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste

10 June 202012 December 2020

The Next Big Sustainable Material Might Come From Your Local Lake

Algix' Bloom Foam polymer is made out of algae to be used in footwear components

3 February 202029 January 2020

Arkema Exhibits its Range of High-Performance Sustainable Solutions for the Sports Market at ISPO 2020

Veja: „Der Condor ist unser erster Post-Petroleum Laufschuh“

ISPO.com sprach mit Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp über Vejas Markenfokus und wie sein Laufschuh die Gesellschaft Öl-unabhängiger machen soll

15 January 202010 January 2020

Panchkula firm develops biodegradable shoe

Made from natural fibres, it will reduce carbon footprint

27 June 201924 June 2019

Vivobarefoot Launches Plant-Based Primus Lite ll Bio Shoe on the Heels of Sustainability Research

New vegan shoe is designed with over 30 percent renewable plant-based materials, including Bio TPU made from yellow dent field corn, natural rubber and algae

9 May 20196 May 2019

Reebok Makes New Shoes Made of Corn 100% Vegan After Hearing From PETA

Big sportswear brand has been described as being 'at the forefront of a vegan revolution'

1 April 201927 March 2019

nat-2™ x Shahar Livne: Sustainable Blood Sneakers

Designers want to bring more attention to urgent international matters such as sustainability in upcycling the leftovers from animal-based industries

8 March 20195 March 2019

BASF at the Simac 2019 – Shanks made easy!

Company presented the newest material developments, targeted specifically on manufacturing optimized shanks for shoe

Sustainable material and process innovation at ISPO Munich

A growing number of brands and suppliers presented more environmentally friendly and low impact materials and production processes

28 August 201823 August 2018

The first ‘Cotton + Corn’ shoe from Reebok’s sustainable range hits the shops

The Cotton + Corn program aims to produce footwear with “things that grow” in order to create sustainable products

27 July 201814 April 2019

Ecoalf unveils Shao sneakers made from algae and ocean plastic

Spanish company has developed 250 fabrics made from ocean waste, including ground coffee, discarded fishing nets and used tyres

22 August 201721 August 2017

Good shoes take you good places – the rise of bio-based footwear

Bio-based, biodegradable and recycled footwear can now help you to reduce your environmental footprint

2 June 201712 December 2020

Vivobarefoot Partners with BLOOM to Make the First-Ever Molded Shoe, Made from Algae

One pair of Men's Vivobarefoot x Bloom Shoes, Made with BLOOM's Patented Algae Technology Returns 57 Gallons of Clean Water to Habitat; Reduces 40 balloons Worth of Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere*

12 October 201610 October 2016

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