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A carbon-negative shoe collection made out of cork

Each year, the footwear industry produces 700,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 34% of this accounts for the extraction and processing of fossil fuels to create synthetic materials like ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyurethane foams for shoe soles. By making more sustainable choices, the fashion industry can reduce its environmental footprint to better support the planet. One way to do this is by adopting materials made from renewable and ethical sources. ReCORK aims to do just that.