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The Path to Develop a Sustainable Shoe

Footwear has always been an engine for innovation, but developing a more sustainable shoe presents particular challenges.
Allbirds campaign for its latest running shoe with SwiftFoam, a cushioned sole made from castor bean oil.
Allbirds campaign for its latest Tree Flyer running shoe with SwiftFoam, a cushioned sole made from castor bean oil. (JERRY BUTTLES)

When Allbirds launched in 2015, it was a company on a mission to reduce the heavy carbon footprint of the footwear industry.

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