Biking shoes? Running shoes? Cross-trainers? Yoga shoes? After workout shoes? It seems like almost every sport these days has a specific shoe for your precious soles. It's great for your performance and tootsies but could it really be that good for the environment?
Check out these useful tips on how to avoid sending your old sneakers to the landfill:
Donations: Donating your shoes is always good. You can go local at a Goodwill or abroad with organizaitions such as Shoes4Africa.
Recycling: Even if sneakers are completely done for, there is still a hope! Check out Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program and watch your kicks get a whole new life!
Next time your in the market for a new pair....consider these 100% recycled running shoes. or Toms for after workout comfort.
See how Crocs is turning old shoes into new shoes.
Let your passion for shoes take you to Belize over Spring Break.
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Posted by: WhichBurner | April 30, 2009 at 07:38 AM
I have several pairs of shoes in my closet and didnt' know what to do with them.
Thanks for the suggestions!
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