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The footwear industry's race towards circularity

Insights

• Majority of used footwear still going to landfill or incineration.
• Circular transition remains uneven and far from universal.
• Many initiatives remain pilots rather than large-scale solutions.
• Challenges in scaling recycling infrastructure, ensuring transparency, and avoiding greenwashing persist.
• Policy and regulation will be decisive in shaping the industry's next steps.