Sustainability
Paula Maestro from AIMPLAS: the ECOFAP project was born to give a useful life to the waste of the footwear industry
We spoke to Paula Maestro, a researcher at AIMPLAS and of the ECOFAP project, which aims to solve the problem of recycling leather offcuts in footwear manufacturing. We talked about the projects’ objective, partnerships and anticipated impact on the sector
Schuh transforms post consumer waste into store fixtures
The British footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with waste design studio Are You Mad to transform its post-consumer waste into usable and creative objects for its store fixtures
Benjamin Majster: Last Engineers supports brands to achieve their sustainability goals
We continued our conversation with Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, about how the platform encourages collaborations between design and production teams, sustainability and the future prospects of the startup
Portuguese footwear industry bets on next-generation products
As part of the BioShoes4All project, a new range of products with greater durability and a lower environmental footprint is being finalised and is about to hit the market
European footwear industry continues efforts to empower sustainable consumer choices
A set of materials to help consumers and companies in the footwear and apparel sectors identify and avoid misleading greenwashing claims is being finalised as part of the Erasmus+ VETting Green project
Futurmoda 2025 to showcase advanced and sustainable footwear production
With a focus on eco-friendly production, Futurmoda 2025, on the 12th and 13th of March, will showcase advanced machinery, from biodegradable materials to automated assembly and 3D printing solutions
Sustainability takes root in the Portuguese tanning industry
The BioShoes4All project is bringing a new generation of products to life and bearing fruit in the Portuguese tanning industry. The results achieved so far have been recently presented at a demonstration event
Strong 2024 for the Brazilian leather industry
Brazil’s leather exports increased by 12.5% year-on-year to 1.26 billion USD in 2024, according to the CICB, which also highlighted advances in compliance, traceability and customs barriers
Lemon Jelly teams up with Balena to launch first 100% circular handbag
The Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly has teamed up with Balena to launch the world’s first 100% circular handbag, hoping to create a movement that can revolutionise the fashion world
Geox launches five-year plan to reach over 850 million euros in revenue
The Italy-based company, known for its breathable footwear technology, has launched a five-year plan aimed at bolstering the business that includes 120 million euros of investment
Brazilian Forum highlights Life Cycle Assessment in the leather industry
The 2025 CICB Sustainability Forum, held during Fimec in Novo Hamburgo in March 2025, will gather experts to discuss Life Cycle Assessment's role in shaping sustainable practices in the leather sector
Cirql unveils new biodegradable midsole solution
OrthoLite subsidiary Cirql launched Cirql Zero, a midsole that meets compostability standards, providing an alternative to traditional materials with wide manufacturing adaptability
Rising carbon costs of wasted hides highlight worldwide challenge
Shifting fashion preferences for synthetic materials over leather are driving up hide waste, with figures showing growing emissions and missed sustainability opportunities across the globe
Katrin Ley from Fashion for Good: shifting the fashion industry towards circularity by championing innovations
We spoke to Katrin Ley, Managing Director at Fashion for Good, a global platform for innovation. Among other topics, we talked about how Fashion for Good is driving circularity in the fashion and footwear industries through a collaborative approach
Kering leads the fashion industry with science-based targets for nature
The French group became the first fashion company to set measurable science-based goals for reducing water use and land footprint, including both its direct operations and supply chain-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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