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Nike Is Accused of Shredding Brand New Sneakers by German Media

Nike Is Accused of Shredding Brand New Sneakers by German Media

A German investigative documentary called SneakerJagd (translation: Sneaker Hunt) has made some disturbing accusations regarding Nike’s sustainability practices. The documentary claims that Nike is sending barely worn and returned items to a shredding facility in Belgium. There, SneakerJagd alleges that shoes are destroyed to make Nike Grind, a rubber compound used by Nike to manufacture new sneakers among other things. SneakerJagd …

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