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#315 Future Footwear - NFW on Material Innovations Displacing Plastics

#315 Future Footwear - NFW on Material Innovations Displacing Plastics

FromShoe-In


#315 Future Footwear - NFW on Material Innovations Displacing Plastics

FromShoe-In

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Footwear materials are innovating at breakneck speed, but shoes still contain a lot of plastics. Why is that and how is that changing? Ahead of Earth Day we wanted to have a robust discussion on the state of shoe material innovations with Natural Fiber Welding's Alan Lugo and Dr. Stephen Taylor (a soil scientist working on shoe issues!). You'll gain some great insights and wisdom on how to rethink shoe materials and brand sustainability strategy. With special guests: Alan Lugo, Product Strategy Manager, Natural Fiber Welding and Dr. Stephen Taylor, Soil Scientist & Circularity Engineer, Natural Fiber Welding
Released:
Apr 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry’s associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.