Fans of rubber footwear like Crocs can now slip their feet into something a little more eco-friendly with the biodegradable 01Ms.
Produced by the Spanish company One Moment, the 01Ms are made a from soft vegetable-based plastic that is injected into a mold. The shoes feature a rubber-like, anti-slip sole and, although they're 100 percent biodegradable, are tough enough to stand up to dirt and rainy weather. The shoes are also easily cleaned and can be hosed down or thrown in the laundry with other clothes.
The 01Ms are available in a variety of colors including lime green, pink, black, white, and blue. Best of all, when you're finished with them, they can be shredded, thrown in a compost bin where they'll be completely broken down in just six months leaving no trace behind.
Fully Biodegradable Shoes
The 01Ms are Eco-Friendly Kicks
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Footwear - Opportunity to invest in research and development of fully biodegradable materials to produce sustainable fashion.
2. Vegetable-based Plastic - Opportunity for plastic manufacturers to focus on sustainable alternatives and innovate materials science by creating stronger and long-lasting products from eco-friendly sources.
3. Eco-friendly Fashion - Opportunity for fashion industry to move beyond recycling and sustainable business models to adopt green initiatives and practices that reduce the industry's environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - The industry can explore the possibilities and benefits of using biodegradable materials toward environmental sustainability in footwear production.
2. Plastics Industry - Using vegetable-based and biodegradable materials opens new markets and value chains, as the world is progressing towards responsible consumerism and sustainability.
3. Fashion Industry - Incorporating eco-friendly initiatives and materials creates opportunities to tap into a growing consumer preference for environmentally-conscious products and brands.