8000kicks started with a most unusual, funny and super awesome story ever… Bernardo, the co-founder, returned to Portugal in 2017 to start a new project, but he didn’t know exactly what it would be. One night, after a few beers and joints with the boys, someone had the idea to make a smoking shoe. It was a 5 a.m. type idea, or maybe not.
Bernardo decided to take a chance, because he had seen some purses and wallets made of marijuana fibers. He asked the most unlikely person for help: Otília, his grandmother, with more than 50 years of experience in textiles.
Together, they spent over 1 year working hard with suppliers from around the world to what is now the world’s first waterproof hemp shoe, a whole new category in sustainable casual footwear.
This project actively contributes to reduction of waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. This SDG also aims to reduce global food waste in production and consumption.
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The Silvo-Design brand, leverages the idea of being plural and genderless. The proposal is to create small collections of timeless pieces with noble fabrics and
For MI.MOO, inclusion is the key word. Adapted for people with visual impairments, the brand produces gender-neutral clothing pieces with braille patterns, contributing to the
EART lives between heart and earth. It lives to be in harmony with the environment by designing practical and sustainable products. Its commitment is to
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