Timberland's "Our Footprint" Label

Thanks to SustainableBusiness.com for the following article: Timberland shoes will start to be packed in boxes that have an "Our Footprint" label, which is supposed to be similar to a food nutrition label. Only if you buy a pair of Timberland shoes or boots, you will three sections:

- Environmental Impact: the average amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) needed to produce a pair of Timberland footwear and how much of Timberland's energy use comes from renewable energy sources.

- Community Impact: the percentage of factories assessed against the company's code of conduct; Timberland's no child labor policies; and the total hours volunteered in the community by Timberland employees

- Manufactured: Lists the name and location of the factory where the product was made.

In addition, the boxes are made of 100% recycled post-consumer waste fiber without the use of chemical glues and are printed with only soy-based ink.