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Tag: Timberland

Posted on February 20, 2017

The latest footwear trend: reducing plastic waste

Timberland has partnered with Thread International to bring recycled material to their shoes. This partnership not only reduces plastic waste, but brings stable jobs to Haitian communities.  – GreenBiz

Categories:News//Tags:GreenBiz, Thread, Timberland

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