AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Responsible Consumption & Production
KEYWORDS
shoes, Babycare, clothing, biodegradable
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Woolybubs
WEBSITE
https://woolybubs.com
Woolybubs
Making smaller footprints
How does it work?
This is the world's first disappearing baby shoe! Made from a proprietary fabric that has the soft hand of silk and the durability of synthetic fibres, the Woolybubs shoes hold up to natural baby wear and tear. And when your little one outgrows their kicks you can make them disappear instead of sending them
to a landfill. Just toss them in boiling water and Poof! They'll vanish into a non-toxic, safe liquid right before your eyes. They're made from 100% biodegradable materials and will breakdown over time in industrial composting facilities. It's our way of reducing the inevitable amounts of waste that come with parenthood.
Why is it needed?
On average, every individual in the US discards about 4 pounds of trash every day or about 28 pounds a day for a family. Kids also increase waste exponentially – they grow out of stuff very quickly and only 15 percent of that actually gets handed down.
How does it improve life?
Founders, Megan & Jesse created Woolybubs because they were disappointed with the lack of environmentally friendly options for their kids. Woolybubs is their big dream to leave smaller footprints on the planet through sustainable, ethical, and accessible baby stuff that never ends up in the landfill. They work to become the most planet-friendly kids brand in the world.