We were talking about the fact that you can’t miss out on the why’s, because the zero waste philosophy is the essence of this brand, I’m sure it rings a bell, but what exactly is zero waste? Initially, it was conceptualized as for companies to minimize their waste, but it went to the individual level and became popular this way (and it became fashionable, although it is a philosophy, not a fashion). Anyway, it is the companies that pollute the most in the process and Recykers seeks to change this way of doing things, looking for new ways of producing. Stay until the end if you are interested in knowing more!

Have you heard that the planet is a loan from the next generation? This is part of the start of the brand, since they are not only looking for a company that they can leave to their children, but a different way of doing things that also helps to hand down a planet a little bit cleaner. Also, let’s face it, the new generations are no longer interested in traditional ways of doing things, they are looking for other things: they look at sustainability, if the company has a social commitment, or if at least it is trying, it is not just a legacy, but a way to connect with your children.

This initiative engages organizations, businesses, and individuals to help clean up the oceans, but also strives to make them aware of the threat that plastic is to marine life. But, what exactly do they do? They work with discarded plastic to recycle it. In English there is a difference between “upcycle” and “downcycle”, and it is the value of the resulting product, if it is higher, it is “upcycled”, and, this is the case of Recykers since they take plastic bottles (low value) and turn them into shoes with spectacular designs (high value).

Did you know that a lot of water is used to dye shoes? And dyes are, generally, not especially sustainable, so a lot of water is also contaminated, but this procedure reduces not only the water, but also the energy used. Genius, right?