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Fresh Ideas For Giving Shoes New Life

Instead of tossing out worn‑out shoes, there are many creative and practical ways to give them a second life. Old shoes can be cleaned and used to protect floors or help move heavy furniture. Boots make sturdy umbrella stands or doorstops when filled with stones or sand. Sneakers transformed into planters give your home or garden a fun, eco‑friendly twist. Heels can become bookends or decorative storage, and sandals or flip‑flops can serve as shower shoes or outdoor slip‑ons. If shoes are too worn to repurpose, consider recycling them through a specialized program like TerraCycle. With a bit of creativity or the right recycling path, even old shoes can stay out of landfills and continue contributing value.

Martha Stewart · Dec 1, 2025

Carrefour Expands Loop Reusable Packaging Across France

Carrefour now offers around 40 returnable products through Loop in more than 300 stores across France. Shoppers pay a small deposit, take home products in durable reusable containers, and return the empties on their next visit. Loop collects, cleans, and refills the containers, providing a convenient alternative to single-use packaging while reducing waste. The program demonstrates how strong retail leadership and smart infrastructure can make reuse practical and help build a circular packaging future.

Trellis · Nov 24, 2025

Loop Makes Reusable Packaging Easy in French Supermarkets

TerraCycle’s Loop platform is bringing reusable packaging to grocery aisles across France. Shoppers can buy everyday products in durable containers, pay a small deposit, and return the empties on their next trip with no washing required. Loop collects, cleans, refills, and redistributes the containers, creating a convenient alternative to single-use packaging. With hundreds of products and stores participating, Loop demonstrates that reuse can work at scale while keeping materials in circulation and out of landfills.

The Cool Down · Nov 22, 2025