Good News How 'deconstructing the sneaker' Is protecting the Amazon As most shoe soles go synthetic, one brand is surfacing its sneakers with true, sustainable wild rubber -- and turning its local harvesters into rainforest guardians.
Solutions This biodegradable shoe doesn't need stitching because it pops out of a mold These sustainable sneakers are molded from liquid cellulose—and the process can work for other items of clothing as well.
Causes Nike appears to be shredding brand-new shoes at a European recycling center An investigation by German journalists alleges that the company is breaking German law by downcycling shoes that could be resold.