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🌟 Attention Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Transformers! 🌟 As we all know, the world of supply chain regulations is evolving at lightning speed! ⚡ Whether you're in sourcing, quality, sustainability, or traceability, understanding where our products and components come from is more crucial than ever. This isn’t just about compliance; it’s about making informed, strategic decisions that enhance product quality, protect workers throughout supply chains and gives us the data we need to reduce our carbon footprint and achieve sustainability goals. 🌍✨ The more we know, the better equipped we are to reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive impact. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to catch up. Now is the time to stay ahead of the curve. The Global Footwear and Apparel Traceability Summit is your opportunity to learn, connect, and be a part of advancing collaborative traceability solutions globally. Join us on October 17 and 18 at the University of Oregon Portland campus (just opening) https://lnkd.in/gdJQrpXa #Apparel #Footwear #SupplyChain #Traceability #Sustainability #Compliance #Decarbonization #CarbonCounting

🌱 Rethinking Sustainability in Footwear Production Here's a perspective-shifting fact: transport accounts for just 2% of a shoe's carbon footprint. The real environmental impact lies elsewhere in our supply chains. Long-distance manufacturing doesn't just add time - it fundamentally limits our ability to build circular economy initiatives. Local production opens new possibilities for repair services, efficient recycling programs, and improved material recovery. Perhaps it's time to reframe our sustainability metrics in footwear manufacturing. What sustainable practices are you seeing evolve in your operations? #SustainableFashion #SustainableFootwear #SupplyChain #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Narviq

This is excellent. A good example of what can be done for specific sectors. What strikes me most is the way in which the results are presented. Many managers report that they find LCA results difficult to interpret, and that's a problem because these insights need to be understood and acted upon by people that do not have a background in sustainability metrics. It also points the way toward the kind of information about products that we, as consumers, should expect from brands. #lca #sustainablefashion

As a footwear buyer 😊 , how would you perceive American shoe manufacturing factories in light of the new era unfolding in the U.S.? Sustainability and Local Sourcing: Sustainability will likely continue to be a major focus, with more pressure on U.S. manufacturers to source materials locally and adopt eco-friendly practices. This could appeal to environmentally-conscious brands and consumers. In this changing landscape, U.S. shoe factories might just be the answer for companies looking to balance quality, efficiency, and innovation. The question is, will you be ready to take advantage of these new opportunities?

Leather and Its Role in Footwear for 4 to Teen Kids Brands Often considered a byproduct of the food industry, Leather is a material that can be utilised to create high-quality, long-lasting products like footwear. Leather is a natural material that can last years, reducing the need for frequent replacements and ultimately contributing to a lower environmental impact. In our sustainable journey, it’s important to recognise the role of responsibly sourced leather and how it supports a circular economy. Let’s continue innovating with materials that respect both the environment and the needs of the industry. (Image created in Midjourney and Adobe by Future-Fantastic-Footwear) #EcoKids #KidsFootwear #Sustainability #Circularity #LeatherIndustry

At CBASSS we aim to rethink the entire lifecycle and value chain in sneaker production, retail and usage. An important aspect that is bothering us and we believe can be reduced is the #packaging of footwear. Traditional shoe 👞 👟 👠 boxes with often additional tissue/paper inside is single. Except voor collectors, but those aren’t using the product for it’s primary usage. Nowadays with the increase of online buyers the shipments 🚚 are sky high. When it comes to footwear this is often solved with an additional 📦 and results in so called double boxing. Waste x2… Therefore besides or primary focus on sustainable sneaker solutions 🙌🏼💚👊🏼 we are currently focusing on the development of our own sustainable sneaker bag ♻️ Here are some of the first concept sketches. Stay tuned for protos and order your OG1 to be one of the first to experience it. In footwear and would like to hop on our journey and collaborate on reducing waste? Let us know. #rethink #reduce #lifecycleassesment

Investing in proper shoe care is a smart and sustainable alternative to frequently buying new footwear. Regular cleaning and maintenance significantly extend the lifespan of shoes, reducing the need for constant replacements and minimizing the environmental impact of mass production, packaging, and transportation. By choosing to care for your existing shoes, you’re supporting a more eco-friendly lifestyle and contributing to waste reduction, keeping shoes out of landfills and lowering your carbon footprint. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendly #ShoeCare #ReduceWaste #SustainableFashion #GreenLiving #CarbonFootprint #ConsciousConsumer

SATRA's Introduction to footwear sustainability course is aimed at anyone working for a brand, sourcing company, retailer or manufacturer within the footwear supply chain. The programme will benefit anyone looking to understand the key sustainability challenges facing the industry and how to tackle them, and will provide an insight into: - What sustainability is, and why it is important - Understanding supply chains - What an organisational carbon footprint is, and how it is calculated - What a product lifecycle assessment/carbon footprint is, how to carry out a study, and where the data comes from - Understanding and reducing environmental impacts throughout the product lifecycle - A detailed review of the environmental considerations of leather and other bio-based materials - Current obligations under sustainability-related legislation, and what is coming - An introduction to restricted substances management - Testing and verifying the sustainability credentials of a product This member-only course will next be held on Thursday 17th October at SATRA's UK headquarters in Kettering. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a bespoke course at an alternative location. To book a place on this course, or to discuss your training needs, please contact us at training@satra.com, or visit our website https://lnkd.in/eppQRVCj #training #footwear #shoemaking #sustainability #environmental

Join us next week to learn more about #netzerovaluechains #scope3 and the #apparelindustry. You will hear more about it from Beth Jensen, Jesus Aisa, Cecilia Wörlén and Ryan Gaines

Following the release of our Footwear Decarbonization Guide, many brands reached out with questions about how we can assist in developing and measuring the impact of innovative materials and processes. By building bespoke emission factors, we can integrate your existing LCA data into your Carbonfact platform and map your unique supply chain. In this way, we can create a more accurate mapping of the impact than generic industry averages, ensuring you can make well-informed, data-driven decisions when developing new products and materials.  Here are some recent customer examples:  👟 Autoclave process for footwear midsoles 👜 Leather sourced from Italy and China 👟 Foamed EVA for footwear ⚡ Rubber produced with renewable energy Read the full article on our blog [link in comments]