NEUNOI – Circular Kids Sneaker

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NEUNOI is a repairable children’s sneaker that isn’t sold, but passed on.Instead of buying new shoes over and over, families become part of a circular system built around design, return, repair, and smart logistics. With local partners, sustainable materials and digital tools, we’re building what might be Switzerland’s most sustainable sneaker – and the first one you don’t own.Kid-friendly, circular, future-ready – and currently being tested by real families. NEUNOI is more than just a product – it’s a system.We are developing the first repairable children’s sneaker using sustainable materials, with a local supply chain and a clear vision: to fundamentally change how we consume shoes.What makes NEUNOI unique:A carefully designed, child-friendly product optimized for health and repairabilityRepair instead of disposal – including workshop networks, return systems and even DIY optionsA first functional production setup with test families and local partnersAlready featured and awarded multiple times (e.g. Swiss National Museum Zurich)🎯 Current status: The first small series was produced in Schaffhausen in a special local setting. We are now preparing to scale up for market entry:Establishing scalable production processes (e.g. with partners in CH or IT)Securing communication and distribution channels (digital + local)Building a truly sustainable business model, e.g. subscription, take-back, or open-source licensingFunding and team support are essential – currently, the entire project is run by one person📌 What we need: Funding for:Production (sole, materials, partners – ideally local)Personnel (team building, communication, coordination)Digital tools (relaunching the website incl. e-shop, foot sizing tool, repair documentation, additional platform features)🧩 NEUNOI is open to collaborations – whether as a co-producer, funding partner, designer, strategy consultant or technology partner. Together, we can prove that sustainable consumption is not only possible – but also cool and beautiful.“Key Characteristics of the Project Idea” For calculation: What if 5,000 children wore NEUNOI sneakers instead of conventional shoes over five years? Estimated CO₂e savings: 250–400 tonnes, depending on material, production and transport of the comparison models.The savings result from:Fewer new purchases thanks to repairability (up to 5× extended product life)Shorter supply chains & local manufacturingUse of leftover and bio-based materials instead of entirely new resourcesReturn & reuse systemsAnnual savings: 40–80 tonnes CO₂e = the equivalent of over 300,000 car kilometers per year.

Project Idea Metadata

• Project Idea Name: NEUNOI – Circular Kids Sneaker
• Date: 4/8/2025 5:12:11 PM
• Administrators:
  • Narada Zürrer

Project Idea Description

NEUNOI is more than just a product – it’s a system.

We are developing the first repairable children’s sneaker using sustainable materials, with a local supply chain and a clear vision: to fundamentally change how we consume shoes.

What makes NEUNOI unique:

• A carefully designed, child-friendly product optimized for health and repairability
• Repair instead of disposal – including workshop networks, return systems and even DIY options
• A first functional production setup with test families and local partners
• Already featured and awarded multiple times (e.g. Swiss National Museum Zurich)

🎯 Current status:

The first small series was produced in Schaffhausen in a special local setting.

We are now preparing to scale up for market entry:

• Establishing scalable production processes (e.g. with partners in CH or IT)
• Securing communication and distribution channels (digital + local)
• Building a truly sustainable business model, e.g. subscription, take-back, or open-source licensing
• Funding and team support are essential – currently, the entire project is run by one person

📌 What we need:

Funding for:

• Production (sole, materials, partners – ideally local)
• Personnel (team building, communication, coordination)
• Digital tools (relaunching the website incl. e-shop, foot sizing tool, repair documentation, additional platform features)

🧩 NEUNOI is open to collaborations – whether as a co-producer, funding partner, designer, strategy consultant or technology partner.

Together, we can prove that sustainable consumption is not only possible – but also cool and beautiful.

“Key Characteristics of the Project Idea”

For calculation: What if 5,000 children wore NEUNOI sneakers instead of conventional shoes over five years?

Estimated CO₂e savings: 250–400 tonnes, depending on material, production and transport of the comparison models.

The savings result from:

• Fewer new purchases thanks to repairability (up to 5× extended product life)
• Shorter supply chains & local manufacturing
• Use of leftover and bio-based materials instead of entirely new resources
• Return & reuse systems

Annual savings: 40–80 tonnes CO₂e

= the equivalent of over 300,000 car kilometers per year.

NEUNOI is a repairable children’s sneaker that isn’t sold, but passed on.

Instead of buying new shoes over and over, families become part of a circular system built around design, return, repair, and smart logistics. With local partners, sustainable materials and digital tools, we’re building what might be Switzerland’s most sustainable sneaker – and the first one you don’t own.

Kid-friendly, circular, future-ready – and currently being tested by real families.