Terra Plana’s Sustainable Shoe Making Guided by Life Cycle Analysis

Lucille Chi — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:39:08 +0000

Terra Plana is an interesting blend of what many would call ethical footwear.

The Terra Plana Ethical Policy states:

Inspired by ecological survival, Terra Plana believes in a variety of non-generic products and sustainable strategies. Guided by life cycle analysis, Terra Plana aims towards publishing accurate life cycle matrices for every product we produce. Reparability, lightness, anatomic design, and durability are all staples of sustainable shoe making. We at Terra Plana regularly re-evaluate what we can do to minimize waste and toxin use and maximize product use and love

Terra Plana has received international acclaim for their craftsmanship in publications like Vouge Italia (shown above) and also here on Feel Good Style in“Reason number one not to go barefoot this summer” we shared that:

Terra Plana: Reason #1 Not to go Barefoot this Summer

Courtney Carlisle — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:10:37 +0000

I spied these gorgeous slingbacks from Terra Plana that are made with veg leather and a fabulous eye for style a few weeks ago and cannot get them off of my wishlist.

Very eco-chic indeed. The company sources locally when possible to minimize transportation cost and impact and uses recycled materials, like old parachutes for soles.

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Terra Plana’s Sustainable Shoe Making Guided by Life Cycle Analysis

Terra Plana: Reason #1 Not to go Barefoot this Summer