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I know the picture above looks like some hyped collection of injection molded footwear. I can see sneakerheads clicking to find those kicks. Someone is like, “I missed on the Salehes, these will do the trick.” This post isn’t about replacing the hyped drops you missed out on, but if you just have to click that link go for it. I hope you’ll keep reading though… Merrell launched This is Home, their sustainability platform, but the brand has always been a leader in building more thoughtful apparel and footwear. Their mantra is, At Merrell, we believe in the profound power of the trail, and we strive to be a dedicated steward of our environment. We exist to inspire everyone to explore the outdoors, and we need a healthy home in order to do just that.
Merrell’s latest addition to their growth as a more eco-responsible company is Merrell ReTread. In the same way that a big brand like Nike has introduced Nike Refurbished, and adidas has extended their relationship with ThreadUp, Merrell is also looking to ‘circularity’ in creating a recycling e-commerce strategy. As more and more companies implement these strategies, I hope they also begin to reduce the amount of SKUs they are producing which use virgin materials. I also hope that educating the consumer becomes a priority.
To kick off the inaugural year of This Is Home, Merrell is launching a multinational product takeback and resale program called Merrell ReTreadSM, which will save 300,000 pairs of footwear from landfills in our own backyards. This first of its kind program introduces the takeback economy to the footwear industry and is a step towards a more circular economy. As part of Merrell’s continuous commitment to sustainability, the company partnered with ReCircled to implement Merrell ReTreadSM. The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada, allows consumers the opportunity to give back Merrell footwear. Once received, the footwear will be repaired and refurbished for resale, broken down for use in new products, or recycled for alternative uses.
“The role of This is Home is to ignite our emotional connection to the outdoor environments around us, by encouraging people to deepen their experiences locally,” says Chris Hufnagel, Global Brand President of Merrell. “We believe the outdoors is a place that people can always come home to, and that is why we are committed to preserve and protect the places we recreate. The Merrell ReTreadSM program is a firm step in our sustainable commitment, enabling us to extend the life of our Merrell footwear and giving people more options to minimize their environmental footprint.”
To participate in the Merrell ReTreadSM program, consumers can visit retread.merrell.com to obtain a free return label to ship their used Merrell footwear to ReCircled. Once the shipment is collected, consumers will receive a $20 off promotion code* to either purchase new Merrell footwear or apparel. The ReTread program will continue to expand globally, with plans to launch in EMEA later this year.
The Merrell ReTreadSM program is one of the many pledges Merrell has made to deepen its commitment to sustainability through its This Is Home initiative. The company recently announced the sustainability goals they’re striving to meet or exceed by 2025. This includes the
following:
- 100 percent of products will contain organic, recycled, or renewable materials
- 100 percent responsibly sourced apparel materials
- Reduce shoe and apparel samples by 50 percent
- Reduce plastic packaging
- Complete 10,000 volunteer hours
- To participate in the Merrell ReTread
As Merrell builds out the future of its upcoming collections, the brand is dedicated to embedding more eco-friendly and sustainable materials while balancing performance and durability. To learn more about Merrell’s commitment to sustainability, please visit merrell.com/thisishome.
*Valid on a purchase of $80 or more in the US. Discount varies per region.
