Crocs launches return service in Europe
In these countries, customers can now return their used Crocs to participating stores and outlets. In return, they will receive a one-time discount of 15 percent on their next purchase in stores and online.
The return service is "part of Crocs' broader commitment to driving a circular economy in the footwear industry", the company explained in a statement. In Europe, Dutch firm Fast Feet Grinded will now be involved as a recycling partner in the reuse of the returned shoes.
"Together, we are working to reuse used materials in high-quality ways while setting new standards for sustainable footwear production," Crocs explained. In the US, the company said it already has models with "25 percent recycled post-consumer material" in its range. This article was translated to English using an AI tool.
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