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Used shoes, rebuilt as low-carbon sports surfaces.

Less waste. Less carbon.

Shoes wear out in a few seasons. Their rubber and EVA can still do useful work.

How we measure it
40wt%+
recycled footwear rubber and EVA
35%+
lower carbon than a virgin EPDM surface

Development targets

From shoe
to surface

  1. A sports shoe separated into upper, insole, EVA midsole and rubber outsole.

    Recover

    The rubber outsole and the EVA midsole.

  2. Recycled EVA and rubber granules mixed together.

    Make

    Rubber, EVA and a mix of both.

  3. Layers of a sports surface.

    Install

    Layered surfaces for courts and playgrounds.

TechnologySolutions

The Modoo Gangnam court seen from above, cropped to the centre of the court.

Built in Seoul

In place · Korea

Courts and community sports spaces at Modoo Gangnam (2024) and Modoo Geumcheon (2023).

Modoo Gangnam, Seoul, 2024

Coming to Canada

In development · Canada

Samwoo's Canadian company: local validation and project partners for Canadian sports and recreation spaces.

Research & Partnerships

Certified and tested

View credentials
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 14001:2015
  • ISO 45001:2018
  • Korean patents
  • KTR test report

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