Reduce, reuse, recycle...step it up!

Buying new shoes every few months or so, especially if you are an avid runner, can be an exciting process. But what can you do with that old, run-down pair? Nike has created a solution to both help you clear out your closet and effectively improve the environment. Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program enables participants to send in their old kicks to help create playground and sports surfaces. Using the materials from your old gym shoes prevents the use of natural materials that are better kept in the environment, essentially saving these resources. This program was initially created back in the 90s and continues to be a work in progress. It's a nice reminder to us, the daily inhabitants of this wonderful planet, of the value of saving the natural resources around us. Additionally, you can take something old and make it into something beautiful. So the next time you are in to see your podiatrist, and you're told to update your athletic shoes, remember the good you can do with just a little bit of recycling insight and an old pair of shoes.