Why is greensole a sustainable footwear brand?

The footwear and apparel industries are also responsible for over 1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a research report by MIT. At Greensole, we make sustainable footwear from alternate materials which are Vegan. Our aim is to make fashionable footwear which cause less emissions and no harm to the animal.

What is greensole?

GreenSole is a startup initiated by two athletes, Shriyans Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami. The idea of sustainable footwear emerged when they observed the wastage of money and resources through dumping used and expensive shoes. The duo used to run hundreds of kilometers each year and often went through multiple pairs of sports shoes annually.

What is greensole Foundation?

We at GreenSole Foundation, are pioneers in upcycling discarded footwear, apparel and flex into footwear, bags and mats for children in need. Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide a sustainable solution to the pressing issue of inadequate footwear, while reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing and production.

Is greensole a B2B company?

In a span of a little over five years, Greensole now operates under two entities – B2B and retail, selling recycled shoes to corporates for their CSR initiatives and vegan footwear directly to customers, respectively. The brand clocked a turnover of Rs 3 crore in FY 2019-20.

Are greensole shoes vegan?

At Greensole, we make sustainable footwear from alternate materials which are Vegan. Our aim is to make fashionable footwear which cause less emissions and no harm to the animal. With Greensole one can look good while doing good.

What does greensole do with old shoes?

Not just old shoes and apparel also upcycle flex, tyres and other materials with Greensole.. Refurbishes old shoes into comfortable and trendy footwear for hundreds of children who walk to school.