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The industry average sneaker footprint is 12.5 kg C02e. Our sneakers have smaller footprints, but not small enough. We're commited to becoming carbon neutral from birth. That's why we give detailed material descriptions and meticulously measure our environmental impact (via accredited third-party environmental agencies). Until our emissions are zero we offset all remaining footprint with the UN program Climate Neutral Now.
Minimising plastic in soles
Sugarcane is a grass (a renewable biological fiber). Sugarcane reproduces naturally in cycles of less than a year, making it inherently a sustainable fiber. The sugarcane that Roscomar uses comes from Brazil. Our Sugarcane is watered by rainfall which thereby limits manual irrigation and uses minimal fertilization. The sugarcane is harvested and processed into granules that can be used like other petroleum based EVA materials.
Minimising plastic in soles
Sugarcane is a grass (a renewable biological fiber). Sugarcane reproduces naturally in cycles of less than a year, making it inherently a sustainable fiber. The sugarcane that Roscomar uses comes from Brazil. Our Sugarcane is watered by rainfall which thereby limits manual irrigation and uses minimal fertilization. The sugarcane is harvested and processed into granules that can be used like other petroleum based EVA materials.
Recycled leather used in Roscomar sneakers is made from leather scraps upcycled from glove manufacturing cut offs. The leather scraps are bound together with latex and non-harmful chemicals, the product maintains a leather content 90% higher than most upcycled leathers. Our recycled leather is comprised of 60% upcycled leather waste, 30% latex and 10% PU compound.
Our rubber is a mix of 50% traditional and 50% natural & recycled rubber and we are constantly working to improve this proportion. Incorporating recycled content into performance rubber is a complicated process, but the aim is to maintain a mix that makes our outsoles more durable whilst using the maximum amount of pre-existing rubber to save it from landfill.
Minimising Plastic in Uppers
Leather offers many natural properties perfect for sneakers - it is naturally breathable, shapes and stretches to your feet, highly durable, resistant to dirt and can be treated to be weatherproof. Gold certification from LWG means our supplier has been audited across a number of factors including tannery processes, renewable energy levels and water usage and waste.
We use GOTS certified organic cotton, which limits the use of toxic bleaches, dyes and other chemical inputs during the production process. In order to qualify for this certification, all of our cotton components must contain at least 95% organic cotton fibers.
Roscomar uses regenerated nylon made from post-consumer and post-production waste such as fishing nets, fabric scraps and carpets. Nylon is a strong and versatile fiber that can be recycled over and over again if recycled responsibly and not discarded as landfill.
Recycled polyester is made from post-consumer waste. This is generally comprised of recycled plastic bottles and polyester fabrics from fashion and other industries.
Minimizing carbon footprint by extending product life
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