Sneakers

Here are a few suggestions for recycling your old kicks.

1. Find a program that recycles old sneakers. A popular one that many people use is the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program. So far, Nike has recycled over 20 million sneakers.
2. Collect several pairs of old sneakers. Before you drop off your old sneakers, take up a household collection, so that you have several to donate. The sneakers can be worn and dirty; there are no guidelines about the condition that they need to be in.
3. Locate a drop-off center where they accept old sneakers. Reuse-a-Shoe has drop-off spots in numerous metropolitan locations. They accept any type of sneaker; they do not have to be Nike brand.
4. Mail the shoes in to be recycled if you can't find a nearby drop-off location. The address for the Reuse-a-Shoe program is on Nike's website.
5. Follow the guidelines before you drop off or send in the recycled sneakers. Most places won't accept sneakers that contain metal or that can be considered cleats.