Boots by 'Waste for Life' are Made From Recycled Plastic Bags
Brian G Randles — March 1, 2010 — Eco
References: notcot.org & louierigano
These rain boots are created from recycled plastic bags. They were created in conjunction with the Waste for Life collective based in Buenos Aires.
Cartoneros are poor trash collectors living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. By using an innovative new method, the Waste for Life studio (the business behind the boots) has turned the plastic bags collected by the Cartoneros into rain boots. The boots are not only stylish, but extremely functional and eco-friendly.
Implications - Consumers are looking for eco-friendly options in every industry and the fashion world is no exception. Rather than providing consumers with products that can be found in a variety of places, businesses can ensure they will experience a wider demographic by creating designs that are both fashionable as well as environmentally friendly.
Cartoneros are poor trash collectors living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. By using an innovative new method, the Waste for Life studio (the business behind the boots) has turned the plastic bags collected by the Cartoneros into rain boots. The boots are not only stylish, but extremely functional and eco-friendly.
Implications - Consumers are looking for eco-friendly options in every industry and the fashion world is no exception. Rather than providing consumers with products that can be found in a variety of places, businesses can ensure they will experience a wider demographic by creating designs that are both fashionable as well as environmentally friendly.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Fashion - Creating fashionable and environmentally friendly designs that appeal to a wider demographic.
2. Recycled Materials - Using innovative methods to turn recycled materials into stylish and functional products.
3. Circular Economy - Promoting sustainability by transforming waste into new products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate recycled materials and eco-friendly designs into their products.
2. Waste Management - New opportunities for waste management companies to collaborate with designers and create value from recycled materials.
3. Footwear - Potential for footwear companies to adopt sustainable practices and develop innovative products using recycled materials.
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