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Did you Know? Shoes can take upto 1,000 years to break down.
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Did you think it took a long time for clothes to decompose? Shoes are even more time consuming! The midsoles of shoes, which are commonly made with ethylene vinyl, can take a long time to degrade. Rather than adding to landfills, consider donating or selling your shoes!