E06: How Indosole makes sole's with soul
07/05/21 • 21 min
Today we’re learning from Kai Paul, Head of Manufacturing and Sustainability at Indosole based in Bali. Indosole is a B Corp certified vegan footwear company that uses 100% recycled tires for it’s soles. An idea that came about after Indosole’s Founder, Kyle Parsons, purchased a pair of hand-crafted sandals made from motorbike tires during his first trip to the Indonesian island. They’ve since scaled up and streamlined the process, collecting tire waste, pulverising it into a powder, and pressing it into new soles with soul, as they like to say. He talks about their company journey, the challenges of using recycled material, and what’s next for Indosole.
Use Promo Code "Coldharbour" to enjoy 10% off your next Indosole purchase. Visit www.indosole.com to learn more about their story and products.
Today we’re learning from Kai Paul, Head of Manufacturing and Sustainability at Indosole based in Bali. Indosole is a B Corp certified vegan footwear company that uses 100% recycled tires for it’s soles. An idea that came about after Indosole’s Founder, Kyle Parsons, purchased a pair of hand-crafted sandals made from motorbike tires during his first trip to the Indonesian island. They’ve since scaled up and streamlined the process, collecting tire waste, pulverising it into a powder, and pressing it into new soles with soul, as they like to say. He talks about their company journey, the challenges of using recycled material, and what’s next for Indosole.
Use Promo Code "Coldharbour" to enjoy 10% off your next Indosole purchase. Visit www.indosole.com to learn more about their story and products.
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