Planet Shoes
When I first applied to this company to advertise for them I was rather hesitant at how they could make such good quality and affordable shoes and still call themselves an eco friendly company?
Since the moral behind my blog site is "Only Eco Friendly companies Allowed", Did they met the standards?
I wondered whether it complied, upon investigating what they actually used to make their shoes out of I was surprisingly shocked at how many materials that can be recycled and come from sustainable sources to actually make a product that we need and still be good for the environment.
So what makes this shoe company any different from the rest of them out.
Let me tell you about them.
Who are they: Planet Shoes Eco Shop are an Eco friendly shoe making company that use a variety of organic, natural, recycled, and sustainable materials.
What do they do: They make a variety of styles of shoes for • Men • Woman • Kids and also • Eco Bags
They use recycled and sustainable materials to make
• high quality dress boots
• long and and short leg boots
• sandals
• thongs
• handbags
• hats
• scarves
• socks
• casual shoes
• wallets
• accessories
• tote bags
• duffel bags
• laptop
• iPad sleeves
• luggage
Now your bound to find something that you really need at this store.
I was very impressed to see the vast range of resources that came from sustainable farming. They also impressed me with the amount of natural fibres and organic materials that can be used to make shoes and bags, I really had no idea as to what when into making shoes. So when I read there list of materials and how they use them to try and eliminate waste and be Eco friendly, i was more than impressed.
It can be done...... those companies out there that say it can't need to take a look at Planet Shoes and learn from them how they can be sustainable and Eco friendly.
Here are some of the natural and organic materials used to create great quality fashionable and functional bags and shoes.
Eco Materials:
Bamboo: this is a very sustainable plant, it can grow up to 24 inches a day making it a resource that can be quickly utilised. The bamboo fibre derived from the bamboo pulp is woven into a fabric that is naturally soft, UV resistant, anti-bacterial, temperature regulating and absorbent. making it great for footwear material.
Organic Cotton: is grown without any pesticides or genetically modified grain. Cotton is produced without petrochemicals which is made from oil.
Coconut: The coconut plant is a sustainable resource because it is fast growing and easy farming because of the great properties it makes it a viable Eco friendly embellishment material for shoe makers.
Cork: is a natural substance that is sustainable and recyclable, it is stripped from the cork oak tree and the section regrows quickly. The cork materials acts like a shock absorber and its elasticity and density make it great for shoe making.
Crepe Rubber: is made from natural latex rubber that has gone through a creper, to give it its rough hewn textured look. The latex rubber is produced natural and tapped from rubber trees. It is often used in the soles of shoes as it reduces the impact of your feet and adds traction.
Hemp: is another plant that grows quickly with little to no pesticides or herbicides, also making it more sustainable to farming. it products over 250% more fibre than cotton. Hemp has been an ancient fibre material used for many generations in footwear to make material soft, breathable and strong.
Eco Latex: and natural rubber are harvested from a variety of laytex producing plants. Such as; the Para Rubber tree, rubber fig tree, spurges, lettuces and even dandelions. Not all produce large amounts but the Para Rubber tree is great it produces more late the more you tap into it. Now that has to be sustainable!
Recycled Rubber: is primarily from care tyres, one the steel has been taken out the rubber is pulverised to small particles and then powerised and then made into shoe soles.
Jute: is a natural wonder plant is doesn't require pesticides or fertiliser so that makes is a really sustainable and eco friendly plant. The course fibres of the Jute plant can be woven in to jute cloth. Making it biodegradable, strong, durable and UV Resistant.
Silk: is a protein fibre that is renewable and biodegradable that is produced by the silkworm. their cocoons are unwound and and made into a fibre that is soft and durable. Is has cooling and warming properties great for those mountain boots.
PET Plastics: PET is an abbreviation of Polyethylene Terephthalate, which is the clear plastic that comes from soda and water bottles. The plastic is taken from these bottles and used in shoe laces.
Rice Rubber: is made up of rice husks and latex rubber. Rice husks are usually discarded after harvesting rice for food, but when its combined with natural rubber it makes rice rubber. A sustainable material great for cushioning and shock absorption when used in the soles of shoes
Vegetable Tanned Leather: although its not vegan or vegetarian it is a better option than using synthetic. It is durable and makes a more Eco friendly leather for shoe making.
Water Based glue: Solvent based glue emit chemical compounds in to the air and water. Some of Planet Shoe brand names use water based solvents in their shoe making productions.
Organic Wool: is a great sustainable material that can be used in the shoe making factory. it is biodegradable, renewable, shown from sheep annually. Its insulating and breathable properties make it a fantastic resource.
Vegan Shop: Planet Shoes has a shop dedicated to shoes made entirely without animal-based materials and often feature natural, sustainable materials or man-made synthetics. This means no leathers, furs, wools, or downs are used in favour of using materials such as hemp, canvas and plastics.
A vegan shoe that uses no animal products is critical to supporting the Vegan lifestyle and as you continue to buy Vegan products, you send a message to shoe manufacturers that selling Vegan shoes can be a profitable venue.
In many cases, the Vegan choice is the more environmentally friendly choice - so browse their Vegan shop to find a pair and make a statement
Benefits: This level of commitment by Planet Shoes has to be applaud it is taking the initiative and supplying us consumers without alternative choices so we can contribute towards sustainable living and not reducing the planet to rubble.
How we can use Planet Shoes:
Take these simple steps to reduce our shopping footprints
- Avoid air freight
- Choose responsible retailers who use corrugated or recycled boxes
- Recycle and reuse boxes ourselves
- Try to order more than one item in a shipment to consolidate costs
- Order Eco-friendly products that have a lower carbon footprint.
I was also very impressed about how Planet Shoes interacts with the community on sustainable matters. These below list of companies they are involved with demonstrates a great commitment to earth care and future sustainable practises.
Planet Care: Planet Shoes is proudly affiliated with:
1% For The Planet. 1% of sales from their own Planet Shoes brand is donated to environmental organisations approved by 1% For The Planet each year.1% For The Planet is a rapidly growing network of companies that give at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes every year. There are more than 450 members in 34 US states and 14 countries. 1% members have contributed more than USD $12 Million to environmental causes.
Planetshoes.com is proud to partner with NuRide, a ride sharing program that promotes a flexible way to share rides, meet friends and earn rewards while saving money and our environment. When people ride together it benefits all of us by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution while easing the stress on ourselves, our communities and our infrastructure. Considering the fact that a 10% increase in ridesharing decreases congestion delays by 50%, everyone could start getting around a bit more quickly if we all shared a ride every once in a while.The PlanetShoes.com-NuRide partnership will result in:- - 250,000 fewer miles driven
- - 10,300 fewer car trips
- - 6,900 shared rides
- - 102 fewer tons of emissions
- - 10,400 fewer gallons of gas burned
PlanetShoes.com is a proud partner of the Carbon Fund and you can do your part by picking CarbonFree Plus Shipping at checkout. Every dollar received from CarbonFree Plus shipping will be sent directly to the Carbon Fund.
In 2010, Planetshoes.com partnered with Carbonfung.org on their Million Tree Challenge. Planetshoes.com facilitated the donation of 1 Tree for $1, as well as working with several brands to match donations for Earth Month and on Earth Day!Learn more about Carbonfund.org
Planet Shoes wishes to encourage all of their customers to re-use and recycle boxes and other recyclable materials, PlanetShoes.com places the logo and URL from the Corrugated Packaging Alliance on their boxes.
The Corrugated Packaging Alliance promotes the recycling of corrugated packaging. According to their organization, 76% of all corrugated packaging gets recycled.
PlanetShoes.com is proud to partner with the Corrugated Packaging Alliance to further this cause!
Shopping Online vs Shopping Brick and Mortar
With a large array of Eco-friendly products and Carbon Free Plus Shipping, it is easy to reduce your footprint at Planetshoes.com.It takes the sole of a shoe 1,000 years to fully decompose. At Planet Shoes, that's not acceptable. They offer many brands with Eco-friendly shoes to help you shrink your environmental footprint and stay on top of the latest shoe fashions. As technology and design improve, more and more of their brands are taking the environment into consideration as they make their shoes. This can range from using recycled packaging to creating sandals that will compost in 20 years. However they fit in your lifestyle, the shoes in this shop all include elements that help reduce our environmental impact.
I do hope you find this company worth while visitng as I think it quite a reputable company to buy your eco Friendly shoes and bags from.
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