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Life & fun · April 27, 2018

Gumshoe

The first shoe made from chewing gum

Gumshoe launched on April 27, 2018 with 315 votes, #45 of 2,753 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

Gumshoe is a shoe made from 100% recycled chewing gum collected from streets in Amsterdam. The product addresses the environmental problem of discarded gum, of which 1.5 million kilos accumulate annually in the Netherlands. By purchasing and wearing these shoes, customers support gum recycling and demonstrate commitment to waste reduction. The shoes combine fashion with a practical solution to street litter.

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From the sources

Gumshoe is the world's first pair of shoes made with 100% recycled chewing gum. The soles of these shoes are made from recycled chewing gum from the streets of Amsterdam. In the Netherlands 1.5 million kilos of gum ends up on the street every year. By buying these shoes you contribute to the solution, by wearing them you show your support.

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