Allbirds
Comfortable footwear and apparel made from natural materials with a focus on lowering carbon emissions.
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- Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger
Allbirds is a sustainable footwear and apparel company known for creating products from natural and renewable materials such as merino wool, eucalyptus tree fiber, and sugarcane-based foam. Founded in New Zealand and headquartered in the United States, the company has become one of the most recognizable brands in sustainable consumer products.
Its product lineup includes sneakers, running shoes, casual footwear, apparel, and accessories designed to deliver comfort while reducing environmental impact. Allbirds pioneered carbon footprint labeling on products, allowing customers to understand the emissions associated with each purchase.
The company is helping reshape the footwear industry by demonstrating that high-performance products can be created using renewable materials rather than traditional petroleum-based inputs. Through investments in regenerative agriculture, material innovation, and carbon reduction initiatives, Allbirds aims to help move the fashion industry toward a lower-carbon future.
Key benefits
Natural Materials
Uses renewable materials such as merino wool, eucalyptus tree fiber, and sugarcane to reduce reliance on petroleum-based inputs.
Carbon Footprint Transparency
Displays carbon emissions data on products to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.
Everyday Comfort
Lightweight, breathable, and comfortable footwear designed for all-day wear.
Climate-Focused Innovation
Invests in material science, regenerative agriculture, and carbon reduction initiatives to lower environmental impact.
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Allbirds reduces environmental impact by replacing conventional petroleum-based materials with renewable alternatives such as wool, eucalyptus tree fiber, sugarcane, and other plant-derived materials. The company measures, discloses, and works to reduce the carbon footprint of its products throughout their lifecycle.
In addition to sustainable materials, Allbirds invests in regenerative agriculture, carbon reduction initiatives, and supply chain improvements. Their approach combines transparency, innovation, and consumer education to accelerate the adoption of lower-impact products across the apparel and footwear industries.
* Certified B Corporation
* Publicly displays product-level carbon footprints
* Uses renewable materials including merino wool, eucalyptus tree fiber, and sugarcane
* Committed to reducing product carbon footprints across its supply chain
* Developed SweetFoam®, a sugarcane-based alternative to petroleum-derived EVA foam
* Works with regenerative agriculture and carbon reduction initiatives globally
* Millions of pairs of shoes sold using natural-material alternatives
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- What does Allbirds do?
- Allbirds is a sustainable footwear and apparel company known for creating products from natural and renewable materials such as merino wool, eucalyptus tree fiber, and sugarcane-based foam. Founded in New Zealand and headquartered in the United States, the company has become one of the most recognizable brands in sustainable consumer products. Its product lineup includes sneakers, running shoe…
- Where is Allbirds based?
- Allbirds is based in California, United States.
- What sector does Allbirds operate in?
- Allbirds operates in the Environment & Conservation sector.
- Who founded Allbirds?
- Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger
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