- Robyn Turk
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Teva is working to keep plastic out of landfills. Going forward, 100 percent of the polyester straps used in Teva footwear will be made from recycled materials. The footwear brand has launched a new sustainable initiative to reduce its impact on the environment.
“We are committed to improving our practices and creating product
with higher social and environmental standards that minimize our
overall environmental impact,” the brand’s general manager, Anders
Bergstrom, said in a statement. “We believe we have an obligation to
do our part in creating product that is mindful of the environment and
this is only the beginning. We have a long road ahead, but are
dedicated to creating a sustainable footprint.”
The sandal straps used in Teva’s 2020 product line are made from
traceable, verifiable, plastic using Repreve yarn. The brand estimated
that the line is made from over 9 million plastic bottles, or 172 tons
of plastic that are kept out of landfills.
Image: Teva
