Share this article Share this article PHILOMATH, Ore., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Softstar, a handcrafted shoe company in Philomath, Oregon, has introduced zero-waste shipping materials in the latest addition to its extensive sustainability efforts. Customers are responding with surprise and delight: no more bulky cardboard, plastic bags or miscellaneous packaging material to deal with! Softstar Shoes The company, which operates out of a restored 1940s Oregon roller rink, has held sustainability as a core value for many years. Power from wind and solar energy, an employee garden and compost, and electric vehicle charging are just a few of the green features established at the workshop. In addition, Softstar is always exploring more ways to walk lighter on the earth.