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Fully recyclable, custom 3D-printed footwear
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Fully recyclable, custom 3D-printed footwear

By Zarkon Group,

Spotted: According to Vivobarefoot, a staggering 22 billion pairs of shoes go to landfill every year. Working to make the shoe industry more sustainable is Zellerfeld, with shoes that are “printed, not made.”  

Customers use an app to scan their feet, and the scan is then used to 3D print their chosen style of shoe. Made from washable, breathable mesh, the shoes use no glue and have no seams, eliminating the many weak points at which traditional designs generally break. Because the shoes use no rubber, leather, or textiles, they are 100 per cent recyclable. They are also made from recycled materials that are turned into thermoplastics. By not adding any toxins to the material, the entire production process is made much safer and healthier than typical manufacturing.  

There are currently 15 models available, ranging from the more formal uniform style to high-tops, mules, and several other intricately detailed shapes. The company also offers an array of colours. Customers are encouraged to return their old pairs to the company for a fully circular product lifecycle. As well as recycling the old pair, shoppers can choose to upgrade to the latest version of the style, much the same way we periodically trade in our used smartphones for the newest model.  

The company is currently working to increase production from eight printers to 200, before expanding into a North American factory capable of producing 5,000 pairs a day. It currently takes 40 hours to produce a pair of shoes, something the team is working on reducing so a file can be transformed into product almost immediately with next day shipping.  

From baby shoes that dissolve in water to insoles that prevent workplace injuries, Springwise has spotted many ways that shoe tech is evolving.

Written By: Keely Khoury

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The world’s first fully connected e-bike
CategoriesSustainable News

The world’s first fully connected e-bike

By Zarkon Group,

Spotted: The e-bike revolution is here, and it is growing stronger. According to the Shimano Steps e-bike Index, a quarter of Europeans already own an e-bike, with the majority saying they will be mainly using it for leisure, hinting that the appeal of the-bike is moving past commuting. As e-biking grows in popularity, the engineering of e-bikes is becoming more sophisticated. This is where Greyp Bikes comes in, with its line of high-end, fully-connected e-bikes.

From humble beginnings with a one-off ‘e-moto’, Greyp now designs, engineers, and produces e-bikes using a blend of artificial intelligence (AI), gamification, and augmented reality. The company’s bikes are built around the electronics, starting with an integrated eSIM and built-in communication module for internet connectivity. The bike comes with two cameras, which are always recording and can be remotely accessed. Greyp claims the connectivity will eventually allow competition and content sharing in real-time, “turning the sensor-packed bikes into a gaming platform”.

The bikes come in a variety of models, including mountain bikes and hardtail. They feature a powerful 700-watt-hour battery, a carbon fibre composite frame and 150-millimetre travel front and back enduro geometry. One model, the G12S, combines features from both motorcycles and bicycles, along with regenerative braking and a planetary gearbox, and can reach speeds of 70 km/h.

Not content with simply building a better bike, Greyp aims at a bike that is as connected as any other e-vehicle – but with more outdoors. The company describes itself as “a wild bunch of bikers, gadget geeks and outdoorsy types, and we incorporate all those passions into each product we create,” adding, “Our number one advantage / asset is our creativity. We just want to create stuff constantly.”

The growing popularity of e-bikes is being driven by a number of factors, including environmental concern, a desire for exercise and the high cost of commuting on public transit. So, it’s no surprise that Springwise is seeing a big influx of innovative e-bikes, from multi-use e-bikes that can transport both people and goods to e-rickshaws.

Written By: Lisa Magloff

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