REVEALED: Adidas Ocean Plastic Not Actually From Oceans
Four years ago, Adidas announced a partnership with Parley for the Oceans. In order to protect the oceans and one of its biggest problems, the plastic in it, Adidas announced that they would start to produce shoes and other gear from recycled ocean plastic to protect the oceans. Now it has been revealed that the Adidas x Parley products are not really made from ocean plastic...
Adidas announced in 2016 that it would place on the market, in 2017, 1 million pairs of sneakers made with Parley for the Oceans recycled ocean plastic. In 2019, Adidas plans to make 11 million pairs of sneakers with recycled ocean plastic.
“With Adidas products made from recycled plastic, we offer our consumers real added value beyond the look, functionality and quality of the product, because every shoe is a small contribution to the preservation of our oceans,” Adidas executive board member Eric Liedtke said in a statement. “After 1 million pairs of shoes produced in 2017, five million in 2018, we plan to produce 11 million pairs of shoes containing recycled ocean plastic in 2019.”
Greenwashing With "Ocean Plastic" - Companies Like Adidas Do Not Produce From Actual Ocean Plastic
The revelation that Adidas is not producing from actual ocean plastic has been made by German TV Channel ARD, who made investigations into the Greenwashing of companies with 'Ocean Plastic'.
ARD asked experts who are researching how to process ocean plastic. Gilian Gerke, a German professor into ocean plastic and its processing, revealed what are the reasons for Adidas and other companies for not making products from ocean plastic - it would be just not economically as it is too expensive.
A simple product like a shoehorn would cost around 200 Euro currently, according to Gilian Gerke. This is as much as Adidas' Parley boots.
Adidas said ARD: "The plastic trash originates from beaches and coastal regions and has been recycled before getting into the oceans".
What do you think of Adidas' Parley shoes and kits not actually made from plastic from the ocean? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
