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Composition
Footwear is made from various materials, typically a combination of natural (leather, fabric) and synthetic materials (rubber, EVA foam, polyurethane, metal buckles, rivets, etc.).
Environmental impact
Synthetic materials decompose very slowly and can release microplastics. By recycling and donating footwear that is still wearable, we reduce the amount of waste and save energy and resources.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of them in an appropriate container for textile waste or in specialized textile-disposal containers in public areas, or take them to a recycling yard.
Factoid
It is estimated that more than 20 billion pairs of shoes are produced globally each year, a large portion of which end up in landfills. Sandals made of synthetic materials can take up to 1,000 years to decompose.