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PUMA RE:SUEDE pilot project turns experimental sneakers into compost

In 2021, PUMA created 500 pairs of the experimental RE:SUEDE, using Zeology tanned suede, a TPE outsole and hemp fibres. The RE:SUEDEs were worn for half a year by volunteers in Germany to test the comfort and durability of the shoes before PUMA sent them to a specially equipped industrial composting area operated by its partner Ortessa Group in the Netherlands. A special procedure had to be established to turn the shoes into compost. First, they were shredded and mixed with other green h. ....

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Puma says it has successfully converted sneakers into compost in pilot trial

Sportswear company Puma has successfully produced compost from an experimental version of its classic suede sneaker, according to the results of its two-year-long Re:suede experiment. ....

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Puma Launches A Fully Biodegradable Shoe With The Re:Suede Experiment

Puma has taken a significant step toward launching a fully biodegradable shoe with the RE:SUEDE experiment. In this trial, 500 specially designed. ....

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Puma turns suede trainers into agriculture grade compost

Sportswear giant completes two-year pilot to biodegrade and sell Re:Suede trainer compost ....

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