I’m always uncertain what to do with old shoes. If they’re in good condition, I always give them away to a goodwill charity, but sometimes, they’re just not fit to be worn any longer. However, it seems like a waste to throw them away. 
Well, now I have the option of buying the Earthkeepers 2.0, a boot created by Timberland that can actually be recycled.
Timberland is a shoe company that mainly produces work boots. While I don’t buy their products regularly, I’m very intrigued by the Earthkeepers 2.0. These boots can actually be disassembled and then, instead of thrown away, recycled. The boots are made with Green Rubber outsoles, a special type of outsole that Timberland has actually patented. They’re made from 42 percent recycled rubber from tires, and they feature removable hardware and other things that make them easy to disassemble when they’re worn out. You can actually recycle or reuse 80 percent of the boots! That’s pretty impressive.
The parts that can’t be recycled can be sent back to Timberland where, if in good condition, they can be refurbished and used in a new pair of Earthkeepers. These parts include the leather uppers, the outsoles, and the polyester lining. All can be recycled or revamped and used again.
Looking to pick up a pair of Earthkeepers 2.0? I know I am. They’ll be available for purchase in the fall.
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on Jun 26th, 2009 at 11:15 am
That is really awesome! Go Timberland! I actually have always been a fan of their hiking boots.