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This way you can enjoy your sneakers for a longer period of time and, at the same time, help people with a distance to the labor market. The result: fresh kicks and a fresh start!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WEAR works closely together with Heilige Boontjes for the training of their staff. This coffee place helps young people with a criminal past finding a new job. They will become the official &#8220;sneaker doctors&#8221;, giving them the opportunity to take the next step in their career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dirty sneakers in the trash? Don\u2019t think so! Each year, 300 million unworn sneakers end up on the garbage pile. What a sneakershame! Besides that, the fast fashion industry emits even more CO2 than the aviation industry. They want to make things as simple as possible for their clients. For \u20ac49 per year, customers can have three pair shoes cleaned per month. 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