ChromeFree leather: The bovine ChromeFree leather is smooth and light. Coming from farms located in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), it undergoes an innovative tanning process where no chrome, heavy metals or dangerous acids are involved. By simplifying the tanning process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, the use of water is reduced by about 40% and the use of salt by 80%. After tanning, the water is recyclable.
Sugar cane
Amazonian rubber
Recycled rubber
is used for products that are made using more environmently-friendly proceses which uses less water, energy and chemicals. Products with international certifications such as bluesign®, the 100 standard by OEKO-TEX® and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® are placed under this label.
Products with this label are made mostly of recycled materials mostly made from old waste such as plastic bottles and clothes. These products has smaller environmental footprint thanks to processing more waste materials than virgin materials.
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If you find it strange that word of the French brand Veja hasn't reached you yet, that's perfectly understandable. This brand is based on the philosophy of zero marketing. Investing in reality is much more important than investing in the brand label itself. In translation, this means investing in high quality with an emphasis on sustainability, which Veja sneakers and clothing can be proud of.
Veja’s investment in production, mainly reflected in the choice of materials, makes their approach to nature very unique. All this means yet another fundamental advantage of Veja - sneakers and other products are very affordable while still retaining quality. This eco-brand sells its unique items for a friendly price, even though the production price of its sneakers is 5-7 times higher than usual in competing brands. It can afford to do this thanks to zero investment in marketing and advertising.
So get your Veja eco sneakers and discover your new favourite brand with a story and vision to boot.