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Recycling, downcycling, upcycling… And what about SAOLA?
We often hear about recycling, but do you know the difference between upcycling, downcycling, and open loop? We'll explain everything—and where SAOLA fits into the equation. Transparency guaranteed.

Eco-friendly gift ideas
Want to give something different this year? 🎁 SAOLA offers you a guide to eco-friendly gifts to please your loved ones while respecting the planet. Sustainable fashion, natural cosmetics, zero-w...

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SAOLA 2020 Review: Focus on ever more eco-designed shoes
In 2020, SAOLA stayed the course: new innovative materials (banana, rubber), support for wildlife, and the first 100% European models on the horizon. In 2021, we're accelerating: more local prod...

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How to maintain your SAOLA shoes to keep them looking like new? 🧽
Have you just bought your SAOLA sneakers or are you thinking about buying them? We'll explain how to easily care for your eco-designed shoes, by hand or by washing machine. Because taking care o...

Slow fashion vs. fast fashion: understanding the ethical issue
Discover the social and environmental impacts of fast fashion, and why SAOLA is committed to eco-designed, sustainable, and responsible shoes.

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Organic cotton: why we believe in it at SAOLA
We often hear about organic cotton, but what does it actually change? In this article, we explain everything: its advantages, its limitations, why it costs more, and especially why SAOLA has adopt...

Vegan, vegetarian, vegan: we sort it out (without lecturing you)
Vegan, vegan, vegetarian. So many terms that correspond to food or lifestyle choices and that are often mixed up. We suggest that you see more clearly without judgment and without dogma.

Vegan leather: stylish (and sustainable) alternatives to discover
What if we told you it's possible to wear stylish shoes without animal leather? At SAOLA, we've looked at alternatives to traditional leather: grape, pineapple, mushroom, cork, and even recycled b...

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Interview with Jules from Circul'R
Jules and Raphaël of Circul'R never slow down. From reducing plastic at Eurostar to creating an ecosystem of sustainable solutions, they show that the circular economy is more than just a concept:...
