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Singapore's Shoe Recycling Initiative Needs More Partnerships

3/17/2025

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In Singapore, a groundbreaking shoe recycling initiative has gathered over 400,000 pairs of footwear, yet only 70,000 have found new life in projects. Launched by Sport Singapore and Dow, the program aims to recycle 170,000 pairs each year, revealing a pressing need for more partnerships to bridge the gap between collection and effective repurposing.

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In Singapore, a groundbreaking shoe recycling initiative has gathered over 400,000 pairs of footwear, yet only 70,000 have found new life in projects. Launched by Sport Singapore and Dow, the program aims to recycle 170,000 pairs each year, revealing a pressing need for more partnerships to bridge the gap between collection and effective repurposing.