The recycling system was developed at the university's Innovative Manufacturing and Construction Research Centre, and is the end result of a 10-year research program.

Reuters tracked 11 pairs of donated shoes to test a recycling program launched by Dow and Singapore. Most landed in markets or remote areas in Indonesia, which banned used-apparel imports in 2015.

Find out how old plastic shoes are given new life in this fascinating video that takes you inside a factory where recycling meets innovation. The process starts by breaking down scrap plastic ...

In Lake Zurich, shoes and Styrofoam are no-nos for deposit into curbside recycling bins, but those items can be brought to drop-off locations in the village. “It’s important that we all work ...