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  "name": "Gotsneakers",
  "description": "Gotsneakers is a service dedicated to eliminating footwear waste by providing a free and simple platform for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to recycle and repurpose sneakers, diverting them from landfills and averting CO2e. The program also facilitates fundraising and supports the secondhand market.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/gotsneakers",
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  "category": "Footwear Recycling & Repurposing Programs",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-09-22T16:48:57.882Z",
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    "website": "https://gotsneakers.com",
    "category": "Footwear Recycling and Resale",
    "what_it_does": "Gotsneakers operates a free sneaker recycling program that aims to eliminate footwear waste by collecting used athletic footwear from individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The collected shoes are sorted; reusable pairs are recirculated to secondhand markets globally, while heavily used or damaged footwear is recycled for materials or converted into new energy. The company provides free shipping and compensates its partners financially for their contributions.",
    "primary_audience": "Gotsneakers' primary audience includes individuals, fundraisers, gyms and fitness centers, enterprises, non-profit organizations, retailers, and brands.",
    "core_product": "The core product is a sneaker recycling service that involves providing free collection bags and shipping labels, facilitating the collection of qualifying footwear, and offering monetary compensation for the shoes.",
    "parent_ownership": "Gotsneakers, LLC is a Limited Liability Company founded in 2016 by Steven Salstein (CEO and co-founder) and Eric Mesa (co-founder and COO)."
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      "footwear waste in landfills",
      "environmental impact of shoe disposal",
      "lack of easy shoe recycling options",
      "need for sustainable disposal of used sneakers"
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      "footwear repurposing solution",
      "environmental sustainability for footwear",
      "carbon footprint reduction through recycling",
      "fundraising through shoe collection",
      "secondhand economy for shoes"
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      "benefits of Gotsneakers program",
      "earnings from Gotsneakers",
      "impact of Gotsneakers",
      "partnering with Gotsneakers",
      "qualifying footwear for recycling"
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