Skechers announced the release of a new collection of durable men’s, women’s and children’s sneakers using recycled materials and washable technologies, called Our Planet Matters. The recycled materials will be listed on hangtags and the packaging. It also announced a multi-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy, starting with a minimum contribution of $800,000 to the non-profit organization’s efforts, including reforestation projects. The brand noted that it has already reduced the use of plastics in its packaging by 99 percent, and that its two corporate head offices in Manhattan Beach, California, get 30 percent and 48 percent of their energy from the sun. Skechers plans to expand its corporate headquarters as LEED Gold-certified facilities.

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