When old shoes get another chance to be used
Amidst the urban pace of life, shoe repair shops still quietly serve the needs of the people. From replacing soles, stitching seams, fixing zippers to replacing sandal straps, each task contributes to helping an item continue to be used instead of being discarded.
For many people, taking shoes for repair is first and foremost an economic choice. Repair costs can be lower than buying new ones, especially when the product is still in good usable condition and only has a minor flaw.
However, looking more broadly, this activity also holds significant environmental meaning.
A pair of shoes that continues to be used means that the need for replacement with a new product can be postponed. Thus, repair activities help limit the amount of discarded products and reduce the demand for raw materials to produce replacements.
From that familiar story, the VNNETZERO report approaches shoe repair as a concrete example of the circular economy in daily life.
The circular economy does not only start with recycling
When mentioning the circular economy, many people often think of waste sorting or recycling waste into new materials. However, recycling is only one way to extend the value of resources.
In the circular economy, maintaining the utility value of products through maintenance, repair, and reuse also plays an important role.