From clapped out Velcro to rusty buckles, here’s how to extend the life of your old footwear, instead of sending them to landfill
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Nothing says summer in Australia more than the feeling of hot concrete on bare feet, but in the warmer weather we do occasionally need to wear sandals.
Every year, 110m shoes are imported into Australia. Since they are made of a medley of materials including leather, plastic, foam, glue, cork and cotton, they biodegrade at a glacial pace. It’s very likely every shoe you’ve ever owned is still sitting in landfill.