Shoes: A Nexus of Empowerment, Exploitation, and Environmental Concerns

Ananya Sreekumar | Catherine Liz Morgan | Roihanatul Maziyah | August 13, 2024

Producing approximately 23 billion pairs of shoes each year, the global footwear industry is marred by significant environmental and ethical challenges. Despite the industry's substantial output, only about 5% of shoes are recycled, leaving the majority to exacerbate landfill issues globally. [...]

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