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Nike’s Net Zero Initiative: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 43%
Here's an article by Sustainability Magazine on Nike's new ReactX foam.
According to it:
- Nike is moving towards net zero by focusing on sustainable practices, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use of environmentally preferred materials, divert waste from landfills, and reduce water usage. Innovative materials like Nike Forward, Flyknit, and Flyleather are being developed to meet sustainability goals.
- The new ReactX foam cushioning unit reduces the carbon footprint by 43%, offering enhanced support and cushioning while being more environmentally friendly. This initiative aligns with Nike's sustainability goals, as outlined by Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder.
This move comes at a time when the fashion industry is under increasing pressure to become more sustainable, with 92 million tonnes of textile waste ending up in landfills every year. Here are some key insights on Nike's decarbonization efforts besides this:
- Nike has set ambitious sustainability targets, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 0.5 million metric tonnes by 2025 through increasing the use of environmentally preferred materials to 50% of all key materials. As of FY22, 182,000+ metric tonnes of emissions were reduced by using 39% environmentally preferred materials in products.
- Nike is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, which focuses on creating transformative change throughout the fashion industry.
- Nike's Tempo Short, made from at least 75% recycled polyester, has been responsible for pulling 112 million plastic bottles out of landfills and waterways to date.
