{"id":6427,"date":"2023-07-04T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2023-07-04T00:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T00:49:16","slug":"rubber-thongs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/rubber-thongs\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Rubber Thongs A Sustainable Option As Your Footwear? See the 3 Incredible Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6427\" class=\"elementor elementor-6427\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd8b222 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7bd8b222\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6e5b2a header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d6e5b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are Rubber Thongs A Sustainable Option As Your Footwear? See the 3 Incredible Facts<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7edf4fc elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-6216 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7edf4fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ee4294a elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWritten By: Saman Shoaib\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-cc7fe90 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated: July 4, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2df68413 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2df68413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.16.0 - 14-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get easy-to-wear and comfy footwear for this summer? <\/span><b>Rubber thongs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would come to your mind, right? No doubt, these <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flip-flops<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very popular among all ages. As they are more casual and affordable for anyone, people simply choose them, even around the world. But a point to ponder is whether they\u2019re as good for the environment as for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sustainability of these <\/span><b>rubber thongs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been a subject of debate. Because it\u2019s crucial to consider of our choices, especially when it comes to seemingly insignificant items, i.e., footwear.\u00a0 This article aims to shed light on these simple yet stylish sandals in terms of comfort and eco-friendliness. So, let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f32f20 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f32f20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72aa8d3d things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72aa8d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_About_Rubber_Thongs\"><\/span>Understand About Rubber Thongs!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb73a0e know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bb73a0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sandals have been around for thousands of years and are thought to have originated as early as <\/span><b>1500 B.C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. in ancient Egypt, the popular <\/span><b>flip-flop sandal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> became widely recognized in the United States after <\/span><b>World War II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. American soldiers brought home the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese zori<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a type of sandal that inspired the plastic flip-flops we are familiar with today.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well! <\/span><b>Rubber thongs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as <\/span><b>flip-flops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are simple, <\/span><b>slip-on sandals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that feature a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V-shaped<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strap that passes through the toes and holds the foot in place. These versatile shoes are made from a variety of materials, including <\/span><b>synthetic rubbers, foam,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><b> natural rubber <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">derived from trees. The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordability, lightweight design, waterproof capacity, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ease of wearing <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make them a popular choice for casual and beachwear.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e48e1 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12e48e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060789b things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"060789b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Determine_Sustainability_of_Rubber_Thongs\"><\/span>How to Determine Sustainability of Rubber Thongs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2230fe6 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2230fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the sustainability of rubber thongs, it is essential to examine the<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lifecycle <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of these products. Rubber thongs are typically made from synthetic rubber, derived from petroleum or natural rubber harvested from rubber trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The production of synthetic rubber involves the <\/span><b>extraction <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>processing of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crude_oil_washing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crude oil<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a non-renewable resource with significant environmental consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, natural rubber production relies on rubber tree plantations, which can lead to deforestation and habitat loss if not managed sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e385c subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23e385c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e989e things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35e989e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Manufacturing_of_Flip_Flops_Impact_on_Environment\"><\/span>How much Manufacturing of Flip Flops Impact on Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-497e88b know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"497e88b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturing process of rubber thongs involves several stages, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">material extraction, processing, molding, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assembly.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these stages has its own environmental impact. The extraction and processing of petroleum or natural rubber require energy and water, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the manufacturing process often involves the use of chemicals, such as adhesives and dyes, which can have harmful effects on the environment if not properly managed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4cd4cf subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4cd4cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60bac8a things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60bac8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Environmental_Concerns_of_Rubber_Thongs\"><\/span>See the Environmental Concerns of Rubber Thongs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b495b know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78b495b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most leading environmental impacts of rubber thongs are;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72051e00 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72051e00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a0e303 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53a0e303\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2186ed6d know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2186ed6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the significant concerns regarding rubber thongs is their durability. While they are inexpensive and lightweight, they tend to have a <\/span><b>relatively short lifespan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to other types of footwear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thin soles and straps of rubber thongs can wear out quickly, leading to frequent replacements. The short lifespan of rubber thongs contributes to increased waste generation and puts additional pressure on resource extraction and production processes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9e3ce8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9e3ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Non-Biodegradability<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d384 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"620d384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to disposal, rubber thongs present another challenge. <\/span><b>Most rubber thongs are not biodegradable and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improperly discarded rubber thongs can end up in landfills or oceans, adding to the global waste crisis and posing threats to marine life. However, it is worth noting that some brands have started to address this issue by offering recycling programs for old rubber thongs, repurposing them into new products or using them as a source for energy production.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c76c3 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16c76c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Non-Recyclable Footwear<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e4cd2 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70e4cd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue arises when we consider the environmental impact of non-recyclable footwear. Most traditional rubber thongs are not easily <a href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/how-should-trash-and-recyclables-be-stored\/\">recyclable<\/a> and end up in landfills or, worse, in our oceans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The slow decomposition process of these shoes contributes to the already overwhelming problem of plastic pollution. As they break down, they release harmful microplastics into the environment, affecting marine life and ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ded8bf8 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ded8bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b62374e things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b62374e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Sustainable_Options_of_Rubber_Thongs\"><\/span>See the Sustainable Options of Rubber Thongs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-624af1a5 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"624af1a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these concerns, there are aspects of rubber thongs that can be sustainable.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, they are often produced using a relatively simple manufacturing process, requiring fewer resources and energy compared to more complex footwear options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber thongs also have a lower carbon footprint compared to leather or synthetic alternatives like PVC.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, rubber thongs are often produced in countries with strong labor laws and regulations, ensuring better working conditions for the workers involved in their production.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the <\/span><b>affordability of rubber thongs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes them accessible to a wide range of consumers. In developing countries and regions with hot climates, rubber thongs are a popular choice due to their breathability and low cost. In such cases, rubber thongs can serve as an alternative to walking barefoot, which can expose individuals to various health risks and injuries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b822c2 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57b822c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31be23ac things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31be23ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways_for_Sustainability_of_Rubber_Thongs\"><\/span>Takeaways for Sustainability of Rubber Thongs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a807a1f know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a807a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to enhance the sustainability of rubber thongs, several <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">measures <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be taken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers can explore the use of more sustainable materials, such as <\/span><b>natural rubber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from responsibly managed plantations or <\/span><b>recycled rubber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design improvements can also extend the lifespan of rubber thongs by using <\/span><b>thicker <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more <\/span><b>durable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soles and straps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiatives to promote responsible disposal and recycling of rubber thongs should be encouraged, including the establishment of collection points and recycling facilities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For worn-out rubber thongs that cannot be recycled or donated, it is important to dispose of them properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another promising alternative is the use of natural materials such as biodegradable rubber or sustainably sourced natural rubber. This approach ensures that the footwear will not accumulate in landfills or contribute to the pollution of our planet.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a26db2 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37a26db2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c84094 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c84094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6301b1ed know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6301b1ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, we need to rethink our routine purchases and consider not just what we can afford but what are the impacts of these products on the planet and people! That&#8217;s the point when\u00a0<strong>rubber thongs<\/strong> come into play and provide a soft, comfortable, and sustainable option as footwear. Perfect for summer and spring with light clothing. Wear it while moving out or inside the house, even while bathing, with no hassle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are Rubber Thongs A Sustainable Option As Your Footwear? See the 3 Incredible Facts Want to get easy-to-wear and comfy footwear for this summer? Rubber thongs would come to your mind, right? No doubt, these flip-flops are very popular among all ages. As they are more casual and affordable for anyone, people simply choose them, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ecofriendlyhacks.com\/rubber-thongs\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Are Rubber Thongs A Sustainable Option As Your Footwear? 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