THE 8 IMPACT

THE 8 IMPACT is a French deep-tech company based in Saint-Rémy, specializing in recycling used sports equipment, particularly sneakers and tennis balls, into high-performance recyc

led elastomers for footwear manufacturing. Founded in 2020 by Marie Soudré-Richard and Hélène Guerret, the company aims to create a circular supply chain that diverts post-consumer sports goods from incineration and landfills, aligning with regulatory requirements for recycled materials in production. The company operates a patented industrial plant in Bourg-en-Bresse and an R&D facility in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. It offers a range of products, including T8IX Outsole Compounds and Regenerated Rubber, which are engineered for various types of footwear. Additionally, THE 8 IMPACT provides a material catalog featuring recycled alternatives to virgin materials and a proprietary software tool, 8TWIN, for tracking impact savings. The company serves major brands in the footwear and plastics industries across Europe and Asia, focusing on high purity rates and innovative recycling processes.