Nike is setting an example by revealing a new approach to a circular future.

As an industry leader in sustainable development , Nike has been looking for ways to create a better world through its own activities since the 1990 s . As part of its realiz ation , the company is expl oring the possibility of a " c los ed loop system " to reduce waste and improve reso urce utiliz ation in the production site .

History of Nike ' s Susta ina bility Com mit ment

Nike ' s commitment to the environment began more than 30 years ago . In the early 1990 s , the company established the Nike Environment al Action Team (NE AT) and began a serious effort to reduce its environmental impact . In 2005, the company launched the " C onsider ed " series , focus ing on developing environment ally friendly products . In 2010, the company developed the " N ike Materi als Susta ina bility Index (MS I) " and established a system for ass essing the environmental impact of materials .

Import ance of Clos ed - loop Systems

A closed - loop system is a production model in which resources are re cyc led throughout the entire life cycle of a product . Nike has taken the following specific steps towards the realiz ation of this system :

• Imp lement ation of the " Z ero Was te " program aim ing for zero waste
• Inc reas ed utiliz ation of re cyc led poly ester (cur rent ly used in more than 75% of flight products)
• " N ike Gr ind " program re cy cles disc ard ed shoes
• Development of " Col or D ry " technology to reduce water usage

Strategi es for trans ition ing to a circular economy

Nike has set the following goals for 2025 :

1. 100% rene wa ble energy for manufact uring
2. 30% reduc tion in CO 2 emissions across the supply chain
3. 100% re cyc led poly ester used in products
4. Zero land fill waste from fact ories

Impact on the entire industry

Nike ' s efforts have a pro found impact on the entire appar el industry . The company is a found ing member of the Susta inable Appar el Co ali tion and contribut ed to the development of the industry standard " H igg Index . " We are also working with compet it ors to drive industry initiatives to realize a circular economy .

Pros pe cts for the future

Nike is aim ing for a carbon - ne ut ral and zero - wa ist future through its " M ove to Zero " campaign . The latest susta ina bility report p led ges to invest in innovative technologies such as waste reduc tion using 3 D print ing technology and AI , and the development of bio - based materials .

While the trans ition to a circular economy will not be easy , Nike ' s leadership and continu ous innovation are playing an important role in us her ing in a sustainable future for the entire appar el industry . The company ' s efforts can be said to be exemp lary ex amples that prove that companies can balance environmental protection with business growth .