MONOMATERIAL - CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLING PROCESS

http://www.okabashi.com/Recycle-Flip-Flops

Closed-Loop Recycling Process

The majority of shoes are quite unrecyclable, and most 

shoe recycling programs are really shoe redistribution 

programs. At Okabashi, we believe in closed-loop recycling 

to reduce the use of virgin material and to keep old shoes 

from becoming environmental waste.

The amount of recycled material in each pair depends 

on the amount available. The average pair of Okabashi 

sandals made this year contains 15-25% recycled 

material.

Zero Waste, Lean Manufacturing

Our production process is virtually waste-free. Almost all 
scraps and excess materials are kept free from 
contaminants and sent through our Microplast Recycling 
Process. The 2% of re-ground material that cannot be 
recycled in our factory are sent to our partner company for 
use in non-apparel goods. Additionally, our recycling, 
molding, and shut-down procedures enable zero emission 
of chlorine gas.

The result? We were able to re-introduce and reuse over 100,000 pounds of scrap material last year alone, 

diverting 10 tractor trailers full of waste from our landfills.

Post-Consumer Recycling Program

If you return your well-loved and worn Okabashis to our factory, we will recycle them. Returns that are free from 
contamination are recycled for use in new Okabashi products. Returns with contaminants are processed and recycled 
for use in non-apparel goods.

Durable, Washable and Recyclable

Other shoes sold in the United States are designed to wear out in 3 to 9 months. Most shoes are difficult to clean, wear 
out quickly, and are nearly impossible to recycle. Okabashi shoes and sandals typically last 2 to 4 years, are machine 
washable & dishwasher-safe, and are 100% recyclable. Durable, recyclable Okabashi shoes reduce consumer 
expenses as well as the natural resources needed to produce and transport new shoes. Your new Okabashi shoes 
should last at least 2 years - we guarantee it.

Vegan Friendly

The Okabashi brand is 100% vegan-friendly. Our entire footwear line contains no animal skins or byproducts, and our 
shoes are not tested on animals. Most sandals and flip flops that contain animal by-products such as leather and 
adhesives are nearly impossible to recycle and end up polluting our landfills for hundreds of years.