Plastics and the Environment

This company is developing the first-ever biodegradable shoe

"We're really proud of our progress, but we know there is still quite a ways to go." - ike Andrews, Reebok's director of advanced development. Image: UNSPLASH/Glen Carrie

Tiffany Duong
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The textiles industry has a large carbon footprint. Image: EU
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