The footwear industry’s race towards circularity

Majority of used footwear still going to landfill or incineration.
Circular transition remains uneven and far from universal.
Many initiatives remain pilots rather than large-scale solutions.
Challenges in scaling recycling infrastructure, ensuring transparency, and avoiding greenwashing persist.
Policy and regulation will be decisive in shaping the industry’s next steps.Majority of used footwear still going to landfill or incineration.
Circular transition remains uneven and far from universal.
Many initiatives remain pilots rather than large-scale solutions.
Challenges in scaling recycling infrastructure, ensuring transparency, and avoiding greenwashing persist.
Policy and regulation will be decisive in shaping the industry’s next steps.