INDIA’s First FOOTWEAR Brand Solving the Waste Problem

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Sustainable Tea with Shreya

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If you’re here to challenge the norm, welcome to Sustainable Tea with Shreya. This isn’t your usual feel-good podcast—it’s where we spill the truths others won’t touch. We dive into topics that make people uncomfortable, even when they’re unpopular. This space amplifies voices that have been silenced and shines a light on issues shaping our world and future. We’re not here because sustainability is trendy—we’re here because it isn’t. If you’re ready for bold takes, unapologetic conversations and the courage to question it all, hit subscribe. Change starts here, and we’re just getting started!

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INDIA’s First FOOTWEAR Brand Solving the Waste Problem

Sustainable Tea with Shreya

33 minutes 57 seconds

4 months ago

INDIA’s First FOOTWEAR Brand Solving the Waste Problem

Would you wear shoes made from tyres, cork, medical gloves, and car seat foam?Welcome to a new kind of sustainability — practical, stylish, and built for India.In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, host Shreya Ghodawat sits down with Amit Jain, co-founder of Planet Paduks, India’s conscious footwear brand revolutionizing how we think about waste and fashion.From building 82% biodegradable shoes to breaking the myth that sustainability can’t be cool or affordable — Amit shares real insights that challenge everything you know about Indian fashion, pricing, and production.What You’ll Learn:- Why over 23 billion shoes end up in landfills each year- The real difference between biodegradable and compostable- How to make sustainability aspirational (and not just ethical)- Why Planet Paduks offers warranty (when no other brand does)- Inside India’s emerging ecosystem of plant-based leathers- What brands get wrong about “green” marketing- How waste, affordability, and style come together in one powerful productTimestamps:00:00 – Teaser 01:33 – Intro: Meet the founder of Planet Paduks 02:19 – Why He Couldn't Find the Right Footwear 04:11 – From Personal Pain to Business Idea 05:10 – Using Tires, Cork & Medical Gloves in Footwear 07:34 – Why Affordability Matters in Sustainable Fashion 09:05 – Making Sustainable Products Cool & Wearable 10:18 – Breaking Down the Materials Used 11:42 – Biodegradable vs Compostable: The Truth 13:07 – Why Nothing Is 100% Sustainable 15:15 – The Vegan Leather Problem & Durable Alternatives 17:52 – PU, PVC & Sustainable Innovation in India 19:40 – Dream Footwear Innovations & Kids Shoe Problem 21:06 – Cushioning Myth: What Your Feet Really Need 22:38 – Sourcing EVA Foam from Car Waste 23:39 – Cool Materials Like Banana, Coconut & Flower Leather 25:24 – Built-In Arch Support & Elastic for Comfort 26:12 – India's First Footwear Brand with Warranty 28:36 – Is Mass Production Always Bad? 29:55 – Footwear Made from Pomegranate & E-Waste? 31:09 – Where to Buy Planet Paduks Footwear 32:07 – Final Thoughts: Building a Truly Sustainable BrandShreya's Outfit CreditsPantsuit - @advait_in via @gateway.prJewellery - @isharya @octonov.studioShoes - @eridani.in