News from RICOSTA

The protection of the environment has always been of great concern to RICOSTA. In terms of children’s shoe production, not only is RICOSTA always thinking "green" by ensuring the use of non-toxic materials and untreated processes – but the general outlook of the company is one of respect for the environment and it is important to get the balance right in

At the first glance it looks like a standard beach shoe, but if you take a closer view the beach slipper from RICOSTA, made in Germany, for spring/summer 2010 shows a number of advantages. Not only comfort differentiates the toe-divider from its most namesakes but in terms of environmental friendliness and being free of pollutants the Waikiki is the leading one. Furthermore

RICOSTA is the first German shoe manufacturer to launch shoes with the terracare label in time for the 2009 autumn/winter season. The intention is to enable customers to make informed decisions in favour of children's shoes made from leather that has demonstrably been produced in Germany using ecologically and socially compatible methods.

The terracare label is the initiative

RICOSTA Schuhfabriken GmbH has signed a new supply contract with NaturEnergie – a producer of environmentally-friendly power. RICOSTA has already been sourcing hydroelectric power from NaturEnergie for the last ten years. This means that it has avoided the emission of a total of 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide – carbon dioxide that would otherwise