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How to Wear Your Heart on Your Shoes: Spingle's Sneakers Made from Recycled Paper Cranes

Looking for a unique way to show your support for peace while staying stylish and comfortable? Look no further than Spingle Co.'s latest release: sneakers made from recycled paper cranes! These one-of-a-kind shoes are the result of a collaboration between Spingle and Camino Co., a Tokyo-based company that specializes in bioplastic products. The shoes are made from "paper crane rayon thread," which is produced using pulp recycled from the millions of origami cranes offered each year at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and other locations.   In recent years, nearly 20 tons of paper cranes per year have been recycled and reused in products such as bookmarks. But Spingle took things to the next level by partnering with fabric manufacturer Shinohara Textile Co. to develop a canvas fabric that is durable enough to be used for shoe parts.   The result is a sleek and simple design that features a white body and rubber soles, with colorful photos of origami cranes printed o...