A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time - AP News

A French nonprofit is tackling fast-fashion waste by collecting and refurbishing discarded sneakers rather than letting them end up in landfills. The organization addresses a significant environmental problem: the fashion industry generates enormous textile waste annually, with footwear being a particularly durable but often-discarded category. By giving sneakers a second life through repair and resale, the nonprofit extends product lifecycles and diverts waste from disposal sites. The initiative reflects growing pressure on both consumers and organizations to reduce the environmental footprint of clothing consumption. The model demonstrates how targeted nonprofit work can address waste streams that major retailers and manufacturers have largely ignored.