Sneakers: Do they come in Green?

Sneakers are beloved the world over but their manufacture harms the environment. Michela Gariboldi on ways to reduce their carbon footprint

The World Today

Published 3 December 2021 — 2 minute READ

Image — Nike’s Air Jordan shoes worn by Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls’ centre, in 1985. They sold for £1.1 million at Sotheby’s

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