Got gum? World's second most common form of litter is being turned into sneakers

To lessen its environmental impact, gum is being recycled and used to fashion sneakers. Photo: AFP

Chewing gum is the world's second most common form of litter after cigarette butts.

And with the global market for gum expected to grow to almost US$39 billion (RM162 billion) by 2027, people are already coming up with original ways of dealing with its waste, starting with making everyday products from recycled gum.