What is the manufacturing process?

“Greensole collects discarded shoes, cleans and sanitizes them, and then refurbishes or upcycles their components into durable, functional footwear. Worn-out parts are recycled, and every shoe undergoes quality checks to ensure comfort and longevity. This process minimizes waste, conserves resources, and creates shoes that are both sustainable and socially impactful.”

What are the ingredients/materials you use?

Greensole Footwear primarily uses discarded shoes and their components, including soles, uppers, insoles, laces, and padding, which are cleaned, refurbished, and upcycled. Eco-friendly adhesives, stitching, and low-impact dyes are used to assemble the shoes without harming the environment. This approach ensures each pair is durable, comfortable, and sustainably made.

How do you source your raw materials/ ingredients?

Greensole Footwear sources its raw materials primarily by collecting discarded and unwanted shoes through donation drives, community programs, and corporate partnerships. Usable components like soles, uppers, insoles, and laces are sorted, cleaned, and refurbished for reuse, while worn-out parts are recycled responsibly. This sourcing method ensures a steady supply of sustainable materials while reducing waste and supporting the circular economy.

During its life and beyond, can your products be repurposed or composted at home?

Greensole footwear is designed to be repurposed or recycled at the end of its life, continuing its journey in the circular economy. While the shoes are not fully compostable at home due to synthetic components, many parts—like rubber soles and fabric uppers—can be upcycled or processed through recycling programs. This ensures minimal waste and extends the environmental impact of each pair.

Shriyans Bhandari — CEO & Co-founder, Greensole; Director, Heritage Girls School

Shriyans holds a Master’s in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Babson College and is an alumnus of Jai Hind College (Mumbai) and Mayo College (Ajmer). He is an ardent marathon runner and has authored Birds of Aravallis in association with Rajasthan Tourism and the Bombay Natural History Society.