A newly launched footwear company claims to have created the world’s first fully vegan and biodegradable shoe. California-based startup Blueview last week launched its Pacific slip-on cupsole sneaker made with a proprietary blend of plant-based materials. While most footwear soles are made of fossil-fuel-derived ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), Blueview has replaced…