Kigo Footwear has partnered with Plus Compound Technologies (“Plus”) and Soles4Souls to keep well-worn Kigos out of landfills.
“Kigo footwear was one of our first clients and working with them has been great,” said Plus CEO Brett Ritter. “By using Plusfoam, Kigo has committed to manufacturing that produces the least amount of waste possible – and at the same time helping to save the planet one product at a time! We are looking forward to Kigo consumers taking advantage of our Reclaim service, and to seeing people take advantage of the great purchase discount Kigo has offered in return for their efforts. Any product made with Plus Compounds can be recycled at www.plusfoam.com/recycle.”
Every Kigo shoe, regardless of model, can be sent to and reused by Soles4Souls. Still wearable Kigos will be donated to victims of natural disasters or abject poverty, and Kigos that are more worn will be distributed to micro-enterprise merchants in Haiti, Central America, South America or Africa who will refurbish and resell them. Even shoes that cannot be re-worn are broken down and the parts used by local craftsmen to make other products that can be sold to support the local economy.
In an effort to encourage our customers to participate in the company efforts, Kigo footwear will provide a 25% discount to everyone who recycles or donates their shoes through the Plus Recycle Program or Soles4Souls.
