In 2015 Adidas partnered with Parley to turn marine pollution like plastic bottles into shoes and sportswear. With its Ultraboost and Alphaboost shoes, the two companies have prevented over 2,800 tons of plastic from reaching the ocean. And in 2019 Adidas expects to make 11 million pairs of shoes with recycled marine waste. But how are these shoes made?
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