Sneakers are now commodity, but can they truly be eco-friendly?

Sneakers are embracing new materials to forge a more sustainable future. Photo: AFP

One day, our favourite sneakers could well be made from sushi, look like a patchwork of fabric scraps, or even decompose in the ground.

Right now, the fashion industry is coming up with all kinds of ideas and techniques to reinvent this wardrobe staple to help make it greener.