Can You Compost Hemp Shoes?
Awhile ago I contacted IPath to see if my hemp shoes are compostable. I kinda forgot about it, and they didn't return my call...that's okay. Being a shoe company with a hippie aesthetic, I figured this inquiry wouldn't be out of the question...however I probably sounded like a heckler. These shoes are insanely comfortable, but of course they aren't as durable as other materials. The plan, as you may remember, was to cut the hemp upper off of the rubber sole, grind it up and compost it. I called earlier this week, and I got into a lengthy chat with the dude. He said he spoke with the manufacturer, and they advised against composting them. I was right - the dyes in the shoe contain something sketchy. It's all how…