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Asics designed a sneaker that’s made to be torn apart
Asics launched a shoe in mid-April that’s simple to rip apart and recycle into new footwear.
The upper part of the $180 Nimbus Mirai is made from a single type of polyester, instead of multiple materials in complex layers. It’s glued to the sole with a custom-made adhesive that detaches when heated, making the shoe easy to break down into its raw materials.
Shoes are notoriously difficult to recycle. A typical pair of sneakers has dozens of blended components including adhesives, hard plastic
The upper part of the $180 Nimbus Mirai is made from a single type of polyester, instead of multiple materials in complex layers. It’s glued to the sole with a custom-made adhesive that detaches when heated, making the shoe easy to break down into its raw materials.
Shoes are notoriously difficult to recycle. A typical pair of sneakers has dozens of blended components including adhesives, hard plastic