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Eco-Friendly Shoe Leather

Flyleather

HONORABLE MENTION: Clothing companies like Nike are increasingly reckoning with their environmental impact, leading to innovations like Flyleather. Made of at least 50% reclaimed leather fibers, the eco-friendly material is lighter than traditional leather yet more resistant to scratches and scrapes.

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