Environmental Responsibility & Recycling
SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT
At Backdoorshoes, we aim to balance profit with purpose and are committed to creating a sustainable global future. We only use materials in our footwear that are recyclable and will adopt the use of fully recycled materials where they meet our stringent performance requirements. We have set a target to be climate neutral by 2030
As a leading footwear manufacturer, we recognise our responsibility to minimise our environmental impact, promote social equity, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Our commitment to sustainability is embedded in our business practices, from the sourcing of materials to the design and manufacturing of our products, and through to their end-of-life.
Our journey towards sustainability is ongoing. We are committed to setting ambitious targets, continually improving our practices, and staying at the forefront of sustainable innovation. We believe that through collaboration, creativity, and dedication, we can make a positive impact on our planet and society.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
We are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through continuous improvement. Our key initiatives include:
Sustainable Materials: We prioritise the use of recyclable or recycled materials in our footwear. The EVA material used extensively in our footwear is a recyclable material. Our product development team are constantly reviewing new materials made from recycled or part recycled EVA and are committed to using recycled EVA that meets important performance standards as soon as it becomes available. Our footwear packaging is made from recycled material.
Waste Reduction: We aim to minimize waste throughout our production process. Our goal is to achieve zero waste to landfill by recycling, reusing, and repurposing materials.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe in fostering a positive impact on the communities we operate in and ensuring fair treatment of all individuals involved in our supply chain.
Ethical Labour Practices: We are committed to maintaining fair labour practices and ensuring safe, healthy, and respectful working conditions. We audit our partners to ensure strict adherence to labour laws and uphold human rights standards across our supply chain.
Inclusive Workplace: We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage professional growth and development.
PRODUCT INNOVATION & LIFECYCLE
We are committed to designing products that are not only stylish and comfortable but also environmentally responsible. Our approach includes:
Eco-Design: Our design teams incorporate sustainability principles to create exceptionally durable footwear with a minimum number of different materials. All materials must be recyclable or recycled.
Circular Economy: We embrace the circular economy by launching our product take-back programme and our repurposing and upcycling initiatives. We aim to close the loop and ensure our products have a second life, reducing the need for new raw materials.
Watch our light-hearted video below with just some ideas for how Backdoorshoes can be given a second life. An amusing video but a subject that we take very seriously.
BACKDOORSHOES PRODUCT TAKE-BACK PROGRAMME
Sustainability starts for us with designing products that will last for many years but together we can extend the life of Backdoorshoes even further by repurposing them, for example as planters, bird feeders or storage pots for hand tools. Eventually though, your shoes may need to be recycled so we have launched our Take-Back programme to give our recyclable materials their next lease of life.
Once old shoes are sent back to us, we collect them in a Zero Waste Box™ then ship them in bulk to TerraCycle® where they are sorted, turned into granules and transformed into new products.
HOW PRODUCT TAKE-BACK WORKS
We want as many of our customers as possible to return their end-of-life shoes to us for recycling. So if you have not found a second use for them, we want to incentivise you to send them back. For the small cost of posting back to us we provide a generous 20% discount off your next purchase for every pair we receive.
Simply send your shoes back to us with your name, address and email and we will send you a unique discount code to use on our website.
Send to:
Product Take Back Scheme
Backdoorshoes Ltd
Main Barn One, Long Close Farm
Wimborne Road
Wimborne, Dorset
BH21 1NR
