The sneaker world has a dirty secret — the carbon footprint of just about every shoe out there weighs more than the shoe itself. Then there’s the extensive use of plastics and polyesters, foam and ...
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Allbirds introduced Terralux™, a new footwear collection crafted with INNOVERA™, a next-generation bio-designed material developed by Modern ...
Footwear brand Allbirds is teaming up with Nutley-based bio-design firm Modern Meadow to launch an industry first. Crafted using Modern Meadow’s next-gen leather alternative, the Terralux collection ...
Co-founder Stephanie Downs is a serial entrepreneur who is also committed to animal rights, so she started a plant-based leather company. Technical director Xiaokun Wang has worked on developing ...
Eco-conscious consumers and entrepreneurs like them are causing the emerging vegan leather market to surge worldwide. Valued at $60.4 million last year, according to Vantage Market Research, it’s ...
"We're thrilled to partner with Ministry of Supply and Natural Fiber Welding, who helped us to create our first-ever plant-based shoe," said Aaron Roubitchek, founder of Ponto Footwear. "We believe in ...
Plant feedstocks are the biggest focus of companies entering the emerging alternative leather market. Companies are utilizing a very diverse selection of input feedstocks, including bamboo, grapes, ...
Plant feedstocks are the biggest focus of companies entering the emerging alternative leather market. Companies are utilizing a very diverse selection of input feedstocks, including bamboo, grapes, ...