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Natural Materials: Organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp are biodegradable options.
Recycled Materials: Sneakers made with recycled plastic, like bottles or fishing nets, limit the reliance on virgin materials. The most sustainable approach combines both.
Components: Sneakers typically consist of five key components: uppers, laces, insoles, midsoles, and outsoles. It's important that each component be made from responsible materials. For example, insoles can be made from cork or hemp and the best outsoles use natural rubber.