Johnny: The Shoe That Grows Into a Tree

A project in Toronto, Canada by Johnny Footwear
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The world's first biodegradable shoe that offsets your carbon footprint
Backers: 446
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164 CAD

Funded: $73,022 CAD of $70,000 CAD
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 26th (46 days)
Project By: Johnny Footwear
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Latest News

Someone invented sneakers that get planted and grow into trees when they’re worn out

December 1st - via: bgr.com
Tired of funding the pollution of the world with every pair of shoes you buy? A Canadian designer has made a pair of biodegradable shoes you can bury after they wear out. The kicker? They have an apple seed inside of them and you can plant them in the ground after you’re done with them. (Read More)

One week to go!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're in our last week of fundraising and Wow! Have we made some progress! We're currently at 84% of our 70k goal with 6 days to go, and this has all been possible because of you. Thank you so much for believing in our mission and... (Read More)

We're more than halfway to our goal!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're more than halfway to our goal of creating Johnny! I'm so appreciative of your commitment to our vision of creating a shoe that biodegrades and grows into a tree. Genuinely, thank you for your support. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. A... (Read More)

A very successful week!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, so much has happened this week and our little initiative is really starting to grow! It's all possible because of your support and the way you've been spreading the word. We've already reached 26k of our 70k goal! A HUGE thank you to... (Read More)

A Great First Week!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, We’ve had a wonderful first week with so much to discuss! First off, thank you to everyone who has committed to making this project a reality! We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for your support. It means a lot to us that you want to... (Read More)

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