One great thing about running is that you don’t need a lot of gear to participate in the sport. Basically you need a good pair of sneakers. When your sneakers wear out, don’t just toss them away. You can recycle them and green up your running habit. Here are three different organizations that want your old running shoes: Soles 4 Souls ‘ tag line is “Saving the world – one pair at a time.” This organization takes your tired, but “gently worn,” sneakers and finds needy feet to fill your old shoes. They strongly suggest organizing shoe drives and mailing all the pairs to one of their three warehouse locations. One World Running has been serving runners around the world

since 1986. Through collection programs, they are able to provide shoes for runners to many countries including Cuba, Nepal, and Mali. Check here for drop-off locations . To see one organization that will take your well-worn shoes, read more. Nike Reuse a Shoe takes all brands of sneakers that are beyond “gently worn” and turns those old shoes into a recycled product known as Nike Grind. Once your recycled shoes are reformulated into Nike Grind, they are used to make tracks, indoor basketball courts, fields, and playgrounds. Just drop off your retired sneakers at any Nike store, or check here for locations . Source

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Fittingly Green: 3 Ways to Recycle Your Sneaks