Planet, Inc. launched an Eco Friendly Footwear shop on PlanetShoes.com in honor of Earth Day. PlanetShoes.com has also compiled information about many of the eco friendly materials being used by manufacturers to help consumers understand what makes an eco shoe.

“We have a long standing commitment to the environment here at PlanetShoes.com. Although we dont exclusively sell eco friendly shoes, we seek out sustainable brands all the time and do our best to highlight them and feature them in special ways. In our eco friendly shoe shop, youll find well known brands like Patagonia and Timberland as well as up and coming eco brands like Naya and Greenbees,” said Philippe Meynard, President of Planet, Inc.

Brands included in the Eco Shoe Shop include Acorn, Brodie, Chaco, El Naturalista, Greenbees, Groundhog, Jambu, J-41, Haiku, Keen, Merrell, Mion, Naya, Ocean Minded, Patagonia, Pikolinos, Simple Shoes, Smartdogs, Terrasoles, Teva, Timberland and Webe Bags.

“This is only one way that we are celebrating Earth Month and the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. We have special programs and promotions planned for the month and were partnering with CarbonFund.org on their Million Tree Challenge. We hope our Eco Friendly Shoe Shop will help our customers find and support great, sustainable footwear,” said Meynard.