Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Yup, you read right – they’re Birkenstocks. Like many companies with a longstanding green reputation, the shoe brand has recently upped the style quotient in their line, adding designs that are not only functional, but also fashionable.
Just like the footbeds in Birkenstock’s leather shoes, the Isis Sandal features a footbed made of cork, latex, and jute – some of the planet’s truly sustainable raw materials. And no part of the cork harvest is wasted. The ground cork that’s become a Birkenstock trademark is actually made from first-quality by-products from the wine industry. Click here to read more
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Daily Greenz #116
Gone are the days of hideous, shapeless footwear made for those with an eco-conscience. These days, shoe designers like Cri de Coeur prove that you don’t need to trade in fashion to ease your consumer guilt over unrecyclable shoes. Their collection, which includes stylish slingbacks and ankle boots, are made from eco-friendly materials like canvas and rubber composite, and are completely PVC- and animal-free. They’re also hand-crafted by fair-trade workers in Europe and shipped in boxes made of 100% recycled cardboard. Cri de Coeur’s commitment to the environment doesn’t end there: they’ve partnered with thecarbonfund.org to off-set any carbon emissions they can’t avoid and have plans to incorporate organic fabrics in their future collections. Turn your shoe collection into an eco-friendly one for $120 and up at www.ravinstyle.com.
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