She wakes up in Haiti or Eastern Africa long before the sun rises to hills that have been stripped bare for generations. She cares for her children and makes sure they’re ready before she’s knee-deep in soil, pressing seedlings into the earth. You may wonder, why is planting trees important? One answer is that it... READ MORE

The true impact of reforestation doesn’t just come from the numbers, such as trees planted, carbon, or hectares restored. We’re so fortunate, with our partners, to be part of the story of restoration projects in East Africa and Haiti. What does that mean in practice? It means that through Green Sneakers’ partnership with veritree and... READ MORE

As a runner or someone who tries to stay healthy and fit, you may have also started looking for sustainable sneakers. In turn, that reflects a shift that’s happening across consumer goods. Brands understand that shoppers want to move away from the take-make-waste model. They want something more sustainable, and in the process, they’re looking... READ MORE

When people think of global water security, they think of rainfall, dams, and aging infrastructure. However, worldwide, deforestation and forest degradation pose significant vulnerabilities, leading to global water insecurity that we all need to know. It means limited water availability, quality, and reliability. Forest restoration is increasingly viewed as a core solution to water insecurity.... READ MORE

There’s a moment many of us have had when we stare into our closets. We stand in front of a closet that’s somehow become a storage unit, and we wonder how all that “stuff” fits in there. Maybe it happened after a big move, or after pulling out a stack of shirts you forgot you... READ MORE

After about 400 miles of running, there comes a time when your favorite running shoes don’t quite feel the same. You know the feeling. They’ve lost the bounce, or perhaps your knees are feeling a bit more of the shock. In short, you’re starting to wonder when to replace running shoes. That’s the right question,... READ MORE

If you look at your sneakers, you may see them as nothing more than an athletic shoe. But, at a retailer, they’ll know about the toe box and the best soles for running on pavement or off-road. Our team also sees sneakers as something different. We know each pair as unique sneakers with a purpose.... READ MORE

Have you ever thought of tree planting? If so, you likely thought of a feel-good moment. Perhaps you thought of a grandparent pressing soil with a grandchild at their feet. You may have seen yourself volunteering on a hot Saturday morning in the sun in a community park. Those moments and activities matter, of course.... READ MORE

Some people still wonder, is climate change real? The short of it is that, yes, it’s real. Years of scientific research and data have shown us that we have significant environmental problems. The reality is that each year, billions of things are trashed and sent to landfills. That’s to be expected since we have about... READ MORE

If you walk in parts of Kenya, you might miss something. It’s the twist of trees and roots—some submerged in water. But you can’t let the tangled mess of nature fool you. You see, these trees, some in a mangrove forest, in the Kenyan landscape, are our environmental superheroes. They do the great work of... READ MORE

Imagine a sports club or basketball team in your community that people love, not only because of their slam dunks but also because of their commitment to the community. This is because they’re committed to doing good with a sneaker recycling program for sustainability. It’s not just a fantasy. It’s something that’s happening in communities... READ MORE