The great increase of waste that you find around the world is hard to ignore. Depending on where they live, people produce between 0. 11 and 4. 54 kilograms of waste every day. Even more alarming, that number is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050.
Is there anything specific you can do to help the situation? One thing is to shop smart. Buy from companies that promote sustainable（可持续的） business practices and use recycled materials in their products.
Here are some products and companies that hit the mark for being environmentally-friendly.
Wool Runners by Allbirds
These light and comfortable tennis shoes are made from natural wool. The laces（鞋带）are made from recycled water bottles. Other shoe parts are made from bean oil, and the shoeboxes are made with recycled materials.
Women's 711 Skinny Jeans by Levi's 
It usually takes hundreds of gallons of water to make one pair of blue jeans. However, Levis Water 
Less collection uses up to 96 percent less water.
Reactive Drawstring Family Tote by Vera Bradley
These pretty bags put recycled water bottles to good use, using 23 of them per bag.
The Sunrise Reborn' TM Pack by ASICS
ASICS' new shoes were created with sustainability in mind. The material is dyed（染色）, using a special method. The technique uses up to 80 percent less water than regular dyeing methods. The process also uses fewer chemicals and less energy.
Regarding their future footwear lines, ASICS has made a promise. Over 95 percent of their new running shoes will be made from recycled materials. The technology behind Sunrise Reborn puts ASICS one step closer to reaching their sustainability goals. The company has promised to leave a lighter environmental footprint for future generations.
