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Would you wear shoes made from tyres, cork, medical gloves, and car seat foam?
Welcome to a new kind of sustainability — practical, stylish, and built for India.

In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, host Shreya Ghodawat sits down with Amit Jain, co-founder of Planet Paduks, India’s conscious footwear brand revolutionizing how we think about waste and fashion.

From building 82% biodegradable shoes to breaking the myth that sustainability can’t be cool or affordable — Amit shares real insights that challenge everything you know about Indian fashion, pricing, and production.

What You’ll Learn:
Why over 23 billion shoes end up in landfills each year
The real difference between biodegradable and compostable
How to make sustainability aspirational (and not just ethical)
Why Planet Paduks offers warranty (when no other brand does)
Inside India’s emerging ecosystem of plant-based leathers
What brands get wrong about “green” marketing
How waste, affordability, and style come together in one powerful product

Timestamps:
00:00 – Teaser
01:33 – Intro: Meet the founder of Planet Paduks
02:19 – Why He Couldn't Find the Right Footwear
04:11 – From Personal Pain to Business Idea
05:10 – Using Tires, Cork & Medical Gloves in Footwear
07:34 – Why Affordability Matters in Sustainable Fashion
09:05 – Making Sustainable Products Cool & Wearable
10:18 – Breaking Down the Materials Used
11:42 – Biodegradable vs Compostable: The Truth
13:07 – Why Nothing Is 100% Sustainable
15:15 – The Vegan Leather Problem & Durable Alternatives
17:52 – PU, PVC & Sustainable Innovation in India
19:40 – Dream Footwear Innovations & Kids Shoe Problem
21:06 – Cushioning Myth: What Your Feet Really Need
22:38 – Sourcing EVA Foam from Car Waste
23:39 – Cool Materials Like Banana, Coconut & Flower Leather
25:24 – Built-In Arch Support & Elastic for Comfort
26:12 – India's First Footwear Brand with Warranty
28:36 – Is Mass Production Always Bad?
29:55 – Footwear Made from Pomegranate & E-Waste?
31:09 – Where to Buy Planet Paduks Footwear
32:07 – Final Thoughts: Building a Truly Sustainable Brand

Shreya's Outfit Credits
Pantsuit - @advait_in via @gateway.pr
Jewellery - @isharya @octonov.studio
Shoes - @eridani.in