Shoe Recycling
 

Has anyone here ever participated in the Nike Shoe Recycling Program? I had heard about it but hadn't participated. Well, I now have another pair of worn tennis shoes so I figured I would try to participate instead of throwing them directly into the trash. (Apparently they break them down and grind them up to make the rubber stuff that goes on running tracks, etc.) More info here:http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/

Problem is this time when I look for a drop off site most of the places are gyms, physical therapy, etc. and I am somewhat intimidated to go there. I did find a shoe shop that is very close to my home but I have never heard of it. I will call in the morning to see if they want my icky old shoes (how embarrassing). I know this is pathetic but I feel like chickening out and just tossing them in the trash but I know this is the right thing to try to do. Someone please send me good thoughts and the courage to go through with this.

What a cool program! I know it's intimidating going into a new/different place, but you can do it! :)

This sounds soooooo cool! Thanks for posting it...I have 2 boxes of old kiddo tennis shoes so I will check it out! Please do it!

Just think- you don't know them and will never see them again! :) Who cares what they think, you're participating in a good cause!

Thanks gals for the encouragement. I called to verify and the man who answered sounded nice. Getting ready to just do it (Nike pun intended). LOL.

I looked it up...and it shows that there is one near me...but the map won't get close enough to give me the address...guess I will try again later

Ok gals, I did it. Easy Peasy. :thumbup: There was a box marked right inside the door.

YAY!!!! :)

Thanks Penny.

the sole on my running shoes just tore this weekend...I'll have to look into this as well since the kids have some old sneakers that can be recycled as well!

I hadn't heard about this.. what an awesome program. Too bad the closest drop off site is 5 hours away from me! :( Thats great that you did it- I aways get intimidated with new things too!

Thanks for the support and glad to spread the word.

oh, that's too bad Sara that there wasn't a drop off near you. My sister lives in a much bigger city than me but there wasn't any nearby place for her to drop off either. Guess I was lucky that I actually had choices and one so very close to my house.