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Asics launches recycling project for the Olympics
Asics, Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner in the sporting goods category, launched the Asics Reborn Wear Project (ARWPJ) in January, aiming to offer a way to cheer for Tokyo 2020 Japan Olympic and Paralympic Team competitors
adidas focus on shoes made of recycled plastic waste
The Germany-based sportswear brands want to upscale production from five million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic in 2018 to eleven million pairs in 2019
Merrell with the National Park Foundation
The American-based footwear brand has made a 25 000 US dollars pledge to the National Park Foundation, the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service
Europe promotes recycled plastics market
The European Commission launched an alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain as part of its efforts to reduce plastics littering, increase the share of recycled plastics and stimulate market innovation
Foot Locker gathers the industry
The US athletic industry got together for the occasion of the 18th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala, organised by the Foot Locker Foundation
Aldo: first fashion company certified as climate neutral
South Pole, a developer of climate action projects, certified the Also Group as climate neutral, making makes Aldo the first fashion footwear and accessories company in the world to be certified in this area
Skechers helps children in need
Distribution of 15 000 pairs of shoes to children impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is the latest in the company’s donation of 15 million pairs of new shoes to kids worldwide
Kate Spade supporting suicide prevention and mental health
The Kate Spade New York Foundation will donate 1 million US dollars to suicide prevention and mental health awareness causes. This announcement follows the death of the company co-founder, at the beginning of the month
Skechers gives back to community
The US-based footwear giant gave more than 1.5 million US dollars to Children with Special Needs and Education
Vans annual custom culture competition
Once again, Vans invites high school art students nationwide to participate in the ninth year of Vans Custom Culture, an art competition built to inspire creativity and show support for art programs in schools
Aldo and Global Citizen team up to drive access to education
Aldo, a global player in fashion footwear and accessories, is joining forces with Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization. As a result, a limited edition of the Mx. sneakers is being launched to take a stand on equal access to education with their Give Back, Move Forward campaign
Skechers raises 1.8 million US dollars for kids
The 9th edition of Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk raised more than 1.8 million US dollars for children with special needs and education, exceeding its goal. The walk reached a new record with more than 13 000 walkers and participants
Pink is the new Timberland's color
The US-based manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear just released pink boots in support of breast cancer awareness-
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