Show Notes
In Episode 146 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I catch up with
Kyle Parsons, the Founder and CEO of
Indosole, a leader in social impact and on a quest to become the most sustainable footwear company in the world.
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Indosole.If you would like to hear the original story of Indosole check out episode 11 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast.
It's no secret that we have a tire waste problem.
Every year, 1.5 billion tires are discarded!
As they're almost impossible to decompose, they're being burned as a cheap alternative to fuel or sent to landfills, where they take up valuable space and release harmful chemicals into the environment.
Indosole takes old tires that would otherwise contribute to Indonesia’s massive landfill problem, and transforms them into beautiful sandals and shoes through a production process that is organic, toxic free, and environmentally sustainable. Not only that – the process provides dignified work for many in Indonesia.
For a decade now Indosole has strived to be the environmental keepers of the future. They have successfully merged artisan skill with social impact, developing a custom shoemaking process that transforms tires to shoe soles by hand.
Through this crafted concept and forward thinking, Indosole has been able to save over 100K+ tires from landfills, but to have a mass scale environmental impact a breakthrough technology was needed.
What is Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises?
Disruptors for GOOD explores social entrepreneurship and social enterprises around the world who have dedicated their lives to ethical fashion, impact investing, climate change, sustainable travel, and businesses that impact the world in a positive way. The founder of Causeartist, Grant Trahant, does one-on-one interviews with some of the most creative and impactful startups and brands around the world.