Earthkeepers 2.0: Timberland Creates Recyclable Shoes

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Beth Buczynski .

In a refreshing turn of events, Timberland, world famous maker of rugged footwear, from sandals to steel toed boots, has announced its Earthkeepers 2.0 line of shoes: a line that’s striving to close the green loop by creating shoes with high levels of recycled content as well as an easily dismantled design thats meant to [...]

Make Reusing Sexy with Stripnotize

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

These shoes are commonly referred to as “stripper shoes” but they are quickly becoming more and more fashionable. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Shauna Sands, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Carey have all been photographed wearing platform heels. Brides and runway models are wearing them because they lengthen the look of the leg and look so outrageously sexy! High end fashion designers such as Gucci and Christian Leboutin have taken this style and made it into their own. This company uses all kinds of recycled goods for customizing their shoes — vintage jewelry, magazines, vintage pin-up covers, newspapers, wall paper, gift wrap and even books. Going green really can be sexy!!!

Element’s Power to the Planet Collection

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

They’re on my feet this very second and I am pretty pumped about it. They’re totally comfortable, dope looking, made from bamboo, and durable. Wear them this Earth Day, April 22nd, for Element’s Pick Up the Park 2009 Campaign.

Newton Running Energy Efficient Recycled Packaging Concept

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Newton Running has commissioned TDA Advertising and Design to create the new packaging for their running shoes. Packaging can be an enormous energy sink with its limited use and quick lifecycle. It is essential to minimize weight, energy input, and maximize ease of recyclability.

Don’t Put Your Feet On the Seat, Put a Seat On Your Feet

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Derek Markham .

Above+Below London footwear is a creative line of repurposed and recycled shoes made from retro textiles from reclaimed seats on London’s Underground and buses, with an additional ‘green’ pledge: The company pledges to donate a tree for each pair sold, to be planted by Trees for Cities. The shoes are made from recycled tire rubber, [...]

Recycled Car Seats and Armchairs to Sandals and Bags

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Fair trade, sustainability, recycled materials, mindful consumption, and environmental awareness are all in a days work at Be Good Designs. Crafting fine leather goods using material that would end up as trash is the angle this company is taking all the way to the bank.

Killer Kicks From Recycled Yoga Mats, Ohm-M-G!

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Sara Coleman .

Form and Fauna creates stylish lines of women’s shoes from sustainable and renewable resources. The heels are made from bamboo or other regenerative woods and the insoles and lining come from recycled yoga mats.

Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram Five Fingers.

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Samantha Tackeff .

As a child, I spent most of my summers avoiding shoes like the plague, and still feel stifled if I’m forced to wear a sock. There is something so exhilarating to feeling the earth underneath you (until that is you have to walk in a public place or step on a bottle cap or a [...]

Hangin Urban Planters

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Air Jordan’s hanging from a power line housing some Purslane… but who made it? Hunter Made It as a new nature spin on this urban eye soar, essential turning old kicks into interesting pics. Purslane is a bright flower that takes to direct sunlight and needs very little water. Great idea Hunter! [...]

Veja Sneakers - Organic, Natural, Renewable

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Organic fair trade cotton, ecological leather (chrome free tanned with organic compounds) and natural latex are the ingredients to Veja shoes. Based out of France, Veja is on a mission to aid our ill earth. Their rubber is renewable and biodegradable, their cotton has been tediously restricted to the most ethical criteria, and their [...]