These Civic Duty shoes are bound to be a fast fashion trend if they're anything like the reliably speedy materials they're made from!
The sneakers, styled like Chuck Taylors and Keds kicks, are created using recycled and dyed FedEx envelopes, making them both fashionable and unique. Waterproof, durable and reasonably priced between $54 and $59, these Civic Duty shoes will make you want to reduce, reuse and return your usual runners for these eco-sneakers!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-footwear
- There is a disruption opportunity to create eco-friendly footwear using recycled materials in a unique and stylish way.
- Sustainable Fast Fashion
- The use of recycled materials in fashion can help redefine fast fashion into a more sustainable experience and create an opportunity to capture the eco-conscious market.
- Circular Economy
- Creating products that are made from recycled materials that can themselves be recycled in a circular economy model is an opportunity for disruptors in the fashion industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear Industry
- The footwear industry can embrace sustainability by exploring the use of recycled materials in their products and offer eco-friendly alternatives to the market.
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices into their fast fashion model, thereby targeting the eco-conscious market segment.
- Recycling Industry
- There is an opportunity for the recycling industry to expand their business models to include the manufacturing of products made from recycled materials such as shoes and apparel.
