WHAT DOES BIODEGRADABLE MEAN?

The term biodegradable is used to describe a material that breaks down into carbon dioxide, water and biomass within a reasonable period of time.

 The life of even the most durable product will come to an end sooner or later, and the majority of footwear is destined to become household waste in landfill sites, with a considerable environmental impact. So at Scarpa’s GREEN LAB the focus was on reducing this impact by speeding up the decomposition process.

HOW LONG DOES THE MOJITO BIO TAKE TO BREAK DOWN?

In comparison with a conventional shoe, the Mojito breaks down more than 10 times faster. Intertek’s Green Leaf certification confirmed that after 45 days, the biodegradation of the materials used in the sole, tread and upper is between 6% and 8%, while the average for normal footwear is 0%.

IS THE MOJITO REALLY BIODEGRADABLE?

SCARPA chose to certify the biodegradable properties of its Mojito Bio with Intertek, a listed company and a leader in the sector.

The biodegradability of the materials used in the Mojito Bio is certified to the standard ASTM D5511, which measures the degree of decomposition in the absence of oxygen and in controlled temperature and humidity conditions that duplicate those found in many industrial waste treatment plants.

WHAT IS THE SCARPA GREEN LAB’S COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE?

Upcoming seasons will bring shoes derived from natural sources, and others made using recycled and recyclable materials.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MOJITO AND THE MOJITO BIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABILITY?

The most obvious difference in terms of appearance is the removal of two typical features of the classic Mojito: the rubber toe box and heel. This decision eliminated the usual waste produced by the die-cutting of rubber. The choice of a knitted fabric for the upper is another shift in the same direction, as it prevents any waste during production. The metal eyelets have disappeared, further simplifying the production process. The sole is made of a perfect blend of synthetic and natural rubber.

WHY IS THE MOJITO BIO A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY?

The Mojito Bio is a landmark product in terms of sustainable production for several key reasons. It’s certified 100% biodegradable. Developing the shoe entailed considerably simplifying the production processes and making construction less complex. The shoe’s performance and durability remain unaltered. Mojito Bio is produced in Italy. All the suppliers of raw materials used in the Mojito Bio are certified, in other words they use sustainable practices in terms of manufacture, use of chemicals and protection of employees’ health, safety and working conditions.