Why We Started
It all started with questions, not answers. Without knowing how footwear is made or recycled, we asked the questions that mattered most.
The scale of footwear waste that inspired us to find solutions
Why don't we create a value chain for footwear waste?
When traditional systems fail, innovation creates new pathways to value.
What if footwear waste becomes an opportunity?
Every challenge contains the seeds of opportunity for value addition and job creation.
Why can't we help the industry use recycled materials?
Collaboration and innovation can transform complex problems into sustainable solutions.
Why can't we reduce waste complexity?
Simplification through design and process innovation makes recycling achievable.
The Journey Begins
These questions became our mission. We didn't start with expertise in footwear manufacturing or recycling. We started with curiosity, determination, and a belief that complex problems can have elegant solutions when we collaborate and innovate together.
Our Mission
End-to-Life Management
We manage the complete journey of footwear from collection to recycling, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Material Transformation
Convert discarded shoes into high-quality materials that re-enter manufacturing cycles.
Social Impact
Create dignified employment while helping brands achieve sustainability goals at scale.
Closing the Loop
We help brands close the loop, reduce their environmental footprint, and generate measurable social impact through innovative circular economy solutions.
Integrating vulnerable communities into formal, skill-building roles across the circular value chain.
Our Impact
Measurable results in sustainability, job creation, and circular economy transformation
Our Goals
Five strategic objectives driving circular transformation
Responsible Disposal
Structured collection and traceable disposal systems.
Material Recovery
Transform waste into valuable raw materials.
Virgin Reduction
Supply recycled alternatives to reduce virgin dependency.
Design Simplification
Improve recyclability through better design.
Offset Solutions
Credible offsetting for waste footprint neutrality.
Why Choose End Footwear Waste
Comprehensive solutions backed by proven expertise and measurable impact
Expertise
Leveraging Green Worms' established network and complete value chain of custody for comprehensive waste management solutions.
Social Impact
Creating dignified employment opportunities while solving environmental challenges through innovative circular solutions.
Measurable Results
Transparent tracking and reporting of environmental and social impact with credible offset mechanisms.
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Green Worms
End Footwear Waste operates as a specialized vertical within Green Worms, leveraging decades of experience in waste management and circular economy solutions to tackle the unique challenges of footwear waste.
Green Worms Value Chain
Our extensive network and infrastructure driving circularity and social impact
Waste Collection Partners
Footwear Recycling Facility
Flexible Plastic Recycling Facility
Direct Jobs in Sorting & Recycling
Material Recovery Facility
Household Waste Management
Footwear Waste Management
Villages & Islands Partnerships
Admin Team
B2B Partnerships
End Footwear Waste Team
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission forward
Nikhil K
Footwear Stewardship Sorting & Recycling
Leading the charge in footwear waste sorting and recycling operations.
Jekcy Joy
Materials Circularity
Specializing in transforming waste into valuable circular materials.
Akshay Gunteti
Partnerships & Co-Founder of Green Worms
Driving Partnerships with Footwear brands & manufacturers.