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I Just Gotta Tell Ya:    

It takes up to 1,000 years for a sneaker to biodegrade. 

Nike has collected 20 Million pair of atheltic shoes to create 250 sport surfaces. 

It takes 75,000 pairs to make a running track 

What to do with old Shoes: 

1. Wear Them 
2. Wash Them/ clean up resole, dye for new look. New Look Video , Plain White Shoes
3. Stick in the car for that one time you may need that look/ 
4. Give to Pet to play with 
5. Curb Alert on Craigslist 
6. Freecycle: Trade or Swap 
7. Give to Homeless Shelter 
8. Re-purpose: Birdhouse, Planter
9. Resell in Consignment Store 
10. Shoe Swap/ Clothing Exchange 
11. Donate Anyplace
12. Post on Etsy (Alchemy to see if anyone needs) 
13. Recycle 

Where to Recyle Shoes 

Boulder Running: (Colorado) 

Chaco Inc: Rock Creek Outdoor Retailer: 

Crocs: In development, recycling your Crocs (Soles United) 

Nike Shoe Recycling Program: 

Ways to Help Shoe Recycling Program (Soles4Soles) 

One World Running 

Perpetual Prosperity Pumps Foundation

Recycled Runners: Has drop off location on websites. (International as well)

Samaritan’s Feet: 

The Shoe Bank: Goal is to put comfortable shoes on homeless in Dallas  

Sole Responsibilty: (Canada) 

Unicef: 

U Tube video about Shoe Donations in Africa (Shoes for Africa) 

Make Your Own Shoes From Recycled Materials: 

How to Make Your Own Shoes: 

Shoes Made from Grocery Bags 

Shoes made from Grocery Bags

 Shoes made with Computer Key Boards 

How To Build Roller Skates from old Shoes 

Shoes Made with Recycled Tires

Other Fun Re-Purposing of Old Shoes 

: Bird House 

Shoe Planter: 

Glitter Shoes 

Resources: 

General Information from Footwear Global 

Wrestling Mask

Other Ideas From Crafts Magazine

Make Your Own Ideas 

Updating Your Look: New Sandals 

The Zipper Look: 

Shoe Repair: 

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