Nike’s Recycled World Cup Uniforms Sound Groovy, But the Reality Is Complicated

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

In June, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people’s used clothing.

Well, maybe.

They’ll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes.

It’s the latest initiative from Nike, […] ...