Inside a Rockford factory, workers are not only making brand new Chaco sandals but also repairing old ones, giving the footwear new life and keeping them from ending up in landfills.
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Inside Rockford’s Chaco factory, where old sandals get new life
Hundreds of Chaco sandals sit in bins, waiting to be refurbished after being sent back to the factory by customers.
“Chaco Nation just loves their sandals, so they absolutely do not want them to go to landfill because they have so many stories behind each step,” said Scott Hay, Chaco Footwear Green Team leader.
The company receives sandals with unique stories. Some customers even send letters about their Chacos’ adventures.
“This is one we couldn’t repair because that right there was eaten by a penguin,” said Hay…