Nike makes many claims to be progressive in "green materials" and "sustainability". In the past, many allegations of labor abuse have come up and they seem to be taking a proactive approach to eliminating this as well as to make a conscious effort to use quality materials in at least some of their shoes. They happen to be my favorite type of shoes and I am taking apart one of my older pairs to see if I can find whether or not they are living up to their claims.
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pigment used in the creation of the BRS 1000 durable rubber outsole
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EVA
China
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0.34019
0.32
0.82
0.28
2461.15
0.04
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Ethylene vinyl acetate is used for the EVA midsole. Nike has recently recycled old midsoles in their "grind" program to make new midsole material and sock liners
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PBR elastomer
China
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0.34019
0.94
2.76
0.94
2461.15
0
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polybutadiene synthetic rubber: this is the synthetic rubber material that is combined with carbon black to make the brs 1000...i think.
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PU flexible foam
China
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0.1134
0.2
1.7
0.19
2461.15
0.01
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polyurethane cushion foam used for cushioning of tongue and upper part of shoe.
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PU rigid foam
Thailand
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0.15
0.28
1.8
0.27
808.89
0.01
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polyurethane foam: insole
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PVC rigid
Vietnam
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0.1134
0.19
1.7
0.19
0
0
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Rigid polyvinyl chloride: This is the hot-pin part on the back of the heel.
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