Adidas said Tuesday that more than half of the polyester used in its products this year would come from recycled material, including millions of shoes made from plastic waste.
In 2020, the share of recycled polyester in Adidas products will “exceed 50% for the first time”, the company said in a statement. By 2024, Adidas is committed to using only recycled polyester across its entire range of shoes, clothing and other items like bags and shin guards. According to Fin24, the company also said it aims to churn out 15 to 20 million pairs of shoes in 2020 using recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions.