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Nespresso X Zèta - World’s First Sneakers Made from Coffee

Nespresso has teamed up with French startup Zèta to create RE:GROUND, an eco-friendly sneaker line made with coffee!


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Two years ago, French startup Zèta set out to disrupt the shoe industry by transforming coffee grounds into sneakers. After a year of research and development, RE:GROUND was born. This innovative sneaker line is crafted from 80% recycled and upcycled materials, with Nespresso coffee grounds incorporated into the vegan leather, outsole, and insole, making these shoes a unique blend of sustainability and innovation.



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Handcrafted in Portugal, each pair is produced using 80% recycled and sustainable materials, including the grounds from 12 Nespresso espressos.


 

How Are RE:GROUND Sneakers Made With Coffee?


RE:GROUND - World’s First Sneakers Made from Coffee - Nespresso x Zeta

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  • Coffee Material: 15% coffee grounds, 50% cotton, 35% water-based PU.

  • Upper: A pesticide-free, bio-based PU mix made from 73% cereal-derived materials and 27% recycled polyester (including 50% corn).

  • Laces: 100% recycled plastic.

  • Insole: 10% coffee grounds and 90% recycled cork.

  • Outsole: 10% coffee grounds and 90% recycled rubber.

  • Glue: Recovered latex.

  • Packaging: Recovered jute bags, with a flyer made from 30% recycled paper and 15% organic coffee residue.


 

Who Makes Nespresso X Zèta's RE:GROUND Sneakers?


The sneakers are carefully assembled by a dedicated team of artisans in a Portuguese family workshop, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.


 

Zèta’s Sustainable Commitment


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Since its founding in 2020, Zèta has prioritized creating durable, vegan shoes from recycled materials, avoiding petroleum-based products and natural resource depletion. These practices set a sustainable example for the footwear industry.


Currently, RE:GROUND sneakers are currently available only in Switzerland, but their innovative and eco-friendly design offers a model of sustainability that others can aspire to emulate, promoting environmentally responsible practices across the globe.


Find out more here!