Manufacturing that many shoes requires a lot of resources.

製造如此龐大數量的鞋子需要許多資源。

But constantly creating new materials isn't great for the environment.

但不斷創造新原料對環境並不友善。

So Adidas is turning to a different source.

所以愛迪達轉向使用另一種資源。

Experts predict that in 30 years, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish.

專家預測在三十年內，海裡的塑膠將會比魚多。

And one study estimates that 90% of seabirds have consumed some form of plastic waste.

一項研究估計說約有九成的海鳥吃進了某種形式的塑膠垃圾。

All that pollution on beaches and in the ocean is harmful to both marine life and humans.

不論是海灘或海洋的污染對海洋生物與人類都有傷害。

So Adidas is trying to stop some of that plastic before it reaches the ocean.

所以愛迪達試著要阻止某些塑膠垃圾抵達海洋。

In 2015, Adidas partnered with the environmental organization Parley for the Oceans.

2015 年時，愛迪達與環境保育組織 Parley for the Oceans 合作。

Their goal?

他們的目標是？

To turn marine pollution into sportswear.

把海洋汙染轉換為運動用品。

And they've made huge progress.

且他們已得到長足的進展。

In 2019, Adidas expects to make 11 million pairs of shoes with recycled ocean plastic.

愛迪達預計在 2019 年用回收的海洋塑膠垃圾製作出一千一百萬雙鞋子。

That's more than double what it made in 2018.

這是它們 2018 年成果的一倍。

Adidas says the partnership has prevented 2,810 tons of plastic from reaching the oceans.

愛迪達表示這項合作計畫已經防止了 2,810 噸的塑膠垃圾進到海裡。

But how are these shoes made?

而這些鞋子又是怎麼做的？

It all starts at the beach.

一切都是從海岸邊開始的。

Parley and its partners collect trash from coastal areas like the Maldives.

Parley 組織與它的夥伴會在馬爾地夫等地區的沿海地帶蒐集垃圾。

The waste is then sorted, and the recovered plastic is sent to an Adidas processing plant.

垃圾之類會被分類，然後那些回收塑膠會被送到愛迪達的處理場。

Adidas uses plastic bottles that contain polyethylene terephthalate, or PET.

愛迪達會使用含有聚對苯二甲酸乙二酯 (PET) 的塑膠瓶。

And if it's something Adidas can't use, like caps and rings?

如果是愛迪達不能使用的，像是杯蓋或蓋環？

Those get sent to normal recycling facilities.

它們會被送到一般的回收場。

The processing plant crushes, washes, and dehydrates the waste, leaving nothing but small plastic flakes.

處理場會壓碎、洗滌、脫水那些廢料，只留下塑膠碎片。

The flakes are heated, dried, and cooled, then cut into small resin pellets.

這些碎片會被加熱、烘乾、冷卻，最後變成微塑膠。

Normally, polyester is made from petroleum.

一般而言，聚脂纖維是用石油製成的。

But Adidas melts these pellets to create a filament, which is spun into what they call Ocean Plastic, a form of polyester yarn.

但愛迪達熔解這些塑膠顆粒並製成細條絲狀物，一種被稱為海洋塑膠 (Ocean Plastic) 的紗線，是聚脂纖維紗的一種形式。

Adidas uses Ocean Plastic to form the upper parts of shoes and clothing like jerseys.

愛迪達利用海洋塑膠來製作鞋子的上半部與運動衫等衣料。

Each item in the Parley collection is made from at least 75% intercepted marine trash.

每個在 Parley 系列下的產品都至少有 75% 是由攔截海洋垃圾所製成。

And they still meet the same performance and comfort standards of Adidas' other shoes.

且這些鞋子仍有愛迪達其他鞋款一樣的表現與舒適度。

Recycled polyester uses less water and fewer chemicals and helps prevent plastic pollution.

回收聚脂纖維使用較少的水與化學物質，且可預防塑膠汙染。

Adidas' goal is to replace all virgin polyester with recycled polyester by 2024.

愛迪達的目標是在 2024 前使用回收聚酯纖維取代所有的原聚酯纖維。

Currently, more than 40% of Adidas' apparel uses recycled polyester.

目前，愛迪達超過四成的運動衣物為使用回收聚脂纖維製成。

You may have seen Adidas' recycled sportswear without even noticing it.

你可能看過愛迪達以回收聚脂纖維製成的運動衣物而不自知。

Clothing made with Ocean Plastic has been used in college football, baseball, the NHL, the Australian Open, and more.

以海洋塑膠製成的衣物已被廣泛使用在大學足球隊、棒球隊、國家冰球聯盟、澳網等等。

But this doesn't eliminate plastic pollution entirely.

但如此並無法完全消除塑膠汙染。

Washing polyester clothing can create microfibers, which may end up in the ocean.

洗滌聚脂纖維衣物會產生微纖維，而這可能會流至海洋。

Adidas suggests that customers wash their clothes less often, use cold water, and fully fill the machine each time.

愛迪達建議顧客洗衣次數減少、使用冷水、使用洗衣機時要裝滿。

But this is just the first step.

但這只是第一步。

Adidas is also developing a 100% recyclable shoe called the Futurecraft Loop.

愛迪達正在研發一雙 100% 可回收跑鞋，叫 Futurecraft Loop。

This shoe is made to be remade.

這雙鞋是做來被重製的。

Because it can be returned and broken down to create a brand-new pair.

因為它可以回收、分解再製成全新的一雙。

Futurecraft Loop is expected to be available in 2021.

Futurecraft Loop 預計於 2021 年上市。

With the help of Parley for the Oceans, Adidas is using readily available material to manufacture new products.

在環保組織 Parley for the Oceans 的幫忙下，愛迪達能使用現成的塑膠廢料來生產新產品。

Which is a big step towards a sustainable future.

這是前往永續未來的一大步。