The global footwear industry is a colossal enterprise, churning out billions of pairs of shoes each year. While our closets might rejoice, the planet often bears the brunt of this mass production. Traditional shoemaking relies heavily on resource-intensive materials like petroleum-based synthetics and conventional leather, energy-hungry manufacturing processes, and a linear “take-make-dispose” model that culminates … Continue reading Stepping Towards Sustainability: The Role of Technology in Creating Eco-Friendly Footwear