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Gore says better boots have a lower carbon footprint

06/11/2014

Developer of Gore-Tex membrane solutions for clothing and shoes, WL Gore’s fabrics division has announced the findings of a new lifecycle assessment (LCA) for outdoor footwear. On presenting the findings, Gore described LCA as “the global standard for assessing the total environmental impact of a finished product”, taking into account all aspects ...

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