Stories from India: Mumbai men cut waste by transforming discarded shoes into new footwear

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Shriyans and Ramesh sitting on a pile of old shoes. Credit: Credits: Greensole Foundation

Often, we have shoes that we no longer wear, yet we hesitate to give them away because they are old. As a result, these shoes often end up in the trash. But can old shoes be given a new lease on life? Yes, Ramesh and Shriyans from Mumbai city are doing exactly that. They transform discarded shoes into something unrecognisable, restoring them so beautifully that people can wear them without any hesitation. This initiative offers two major benefits - it provides footwear to those in need and helps reduce environmental pollution.


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