Environment

The base materials from which A. Viryent shoes are made are different kinds of leather (bovine, calf, goat and sheep leather), which is a natural resource. The leather is produced in the EU, meaning its production is subject to strict rules and regulations. Animals are not killed for leather, but their skin is a by-product of consumption and processing of the meat industry. Because leather is a natural material, it is easily absorbed and processed by nature when it becomes waste.

Due to its high energetic value, leather entering the waste recycling process is suitable for incineration, hence becoming renewed energy. Plastic shoes, unsuitable for burning because they generate dioxins, remain undegraded in nature over centuries, thus becoming a slow and silent pollutant of our planet.

Manual shoemaking helps preserve our climate and prevents environmental pollution. As the majority of the manufacturing process is done by hand, hand tools and foot-driven machines, environmental pollution due to excessive use of energy is prevented. A. Viryent custom-made shoes are of high quality and are very durable, so they can be worn for a longer period of time. This reduces the waste coming from ragged shoes, and implements the Council Directive on waste management, planning and waste reduction and prevention. The company takes full responsibility for all used A. Viryent shoes that will be used in the recycling process as renewed energy.