Media Coverage
Recycle Your Sneakers: Annual 'Reuse-A-Shoe' Program
January 05, 2012
The Long Island Ducks "Go Green" with their annual Reuse-A-Shoe recycling drive. The team asks that Duck fans bring old sneakers to drop into recycling bins as they attend a game.
For the children: Company helps make parks, playgrounds safer and better
December 28, 2011
Summit Recreation in Lakewood, Colo. has partnered with Playtop Safer Surfacing for the installation of the first-ever Playtop Street with Nike Grind.
12 Ways You Can Support Charities Without Donating Money
December 21, 2011
Don't have the extra finances to donate cash to a worthy cause, there are plenty of others in need of your non-monetary support. Nike Reuse-A-Shoe is a great way to get rid of your stinky old tennis shoes without further crowding your local landfill.
Playtop Builds First-Ever Playtop Street With Nike Grind Playground In United States
December 08, 2011
Playtop Safer Surfacing has built the first-ever interactive playground, Playtop Street made with Nike Grind, which used approximately 4,500 pairs of recycles athletic shoes in its construction.
Schools kicked off recycling efforts
December 07, 2011
Schools collect approximately 1 ton worth of shoes as part of local recycling and waste reduction programs.
GMS starts sneaker recycling program at Friday's game
November 10, 2011
Glasgow Middle School's Green Team is working to collect 500 pairs of shoes for Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe recycling program through community, student and teacher outreach.
Plan for old sneakers sure doesn't stink
November 10, 2011
Used tennis shoes recycled; pieces make a variety of athletic surfaces.
Second life for those worn jeans
October 22, 2011
Old clothing items, such as jeans and shoes, don't need to be tossed in the garbage. To save waste, donate to charities or recycle them.
New Ogden playground is made out of recycled Nikes
October 21, 2011
The Hershey Company and Nike put their best foot forward, unveiling an interactive playtop at the 4th Street Ball Park Complex, the first in North America made from about 4,000 recycled sneakers.
Someone wants your old, stinky sneakers
October 21, 2011
Nike program will turn used shoes into padded playground floor.
Playtop Street playground coming to Ogden
September 27, 2011
Nike Grind partner Playtop is scheduled to build the first Playtop Street playground in the U.S. at the 4th Street Ball Park Complex in Ogden, Utah.
Recycling 103: Going the Extra Mile
September 21, 2011
Blog encourages recyclers to go that extra mile by recycling unique items, including shoes.
Students: Want to look slick? Recycle those kicks
September 16, 2011
The Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School is holding a Nike Reuse-AShoe drive. Harambee set out to collect 1,000 used sneakers by November 2011, but the students have already collected an estimated 500 pairs in one day.
Worn Out Kicks = New Places to Play
September 13, 2011
PW Style blog teams up with Reuse-A-Shoe to show readers fashion trends may change, but the trend of giving never goes out of style.
Do Your Part: Proper disposal for five outdated items
August 29, 2011
Shoes are one of the five most common outdated items we have stockpiled away in our closets. Use Nike Reuse-A-Shoe to get rid of them the right way.
One Good Deed
August 25, 2011
Don't just toss old, worn-out sneakers into the trash - donate them to Nike Reuse-A-Shoe.
The Runner's Eco-Footprint
August 25, 2011
Runners, decrease your CO2 footprint by recycling your shoes with Nike Reuse-A-Shoe.
WVU-P Gathers Shoes for Program
August 09, 2011
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is teaming up with Nike for the "Nike Reuse-A-Shoe" program, which recycles old running shoes into athletic surfaces by grinding up the leather, rubber and padding.
Track and Field: Federal Way's Antonio Guity Wins National Title in Hershey, Penn.
August 08, 2011
This year, Hershey’s announced its partnership with the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program and invited participants to bring used athletic shoes to meets, which were recycled into Nike Grind.
Running to Raise Revenue
August 06, 2011
Sayre residents encouraged to drop off old tennis shoes for Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Drive to reach goal of 500 pairs of recycled shoes.
Eco Back To School Week: What to do with the Old Stuff?
August 04, 2011
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe takes old sneakers cluttering your hall closet and recycles them into new things such as running tracks or playgrounds.
Recycle Old Shoes at Urbandaleʼs National Night Out
August 01, 2011
Contributing old shoes will allow the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program to recycle them and use the rubber for playgrounds and running tracks.
Greenwood School Celebrates Another Successful Sneaker Drive
June 29, 2011
236 pairs of shoes were recycled locally using the Reuse-A-Shoe program.
The Greenopolis Basic Green Guide: Recycle Your Footwear
June 20, 2011
Reuse-A-Shoe reduces, recycles and reuses materials.
Tennis Shoes, Anyone?
May 27, 2011
Over 3,000 pairs of shoes collected with the help Nike Reuse-A-Shoe.
Farm Bureau to Sponsor 'Reuse-A-Shoe' Program
April 06, 2011
Local Farm Beureau encourages residents to gather old athletic shoes to be turned into Nike Grind.
The Fate of Old Shoes is a Sole-ful Decision: Tread Lightly
March 14, 2011
To minimize the eco-impact of tossing your footwear, consider recycling them with the Reuse-A-Shoe program.
10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle - Dallas Morning News
January 23, 2010
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe gets a shout-out in this top 10 list from Rita Cook of the Dallas Morning News.
Nike Debuts Latest Collection of 'Considered Design' Products - Green Biz
November 05, 2009
Leading sustainability website Green Biz covers new Considered products containing Nike Grind material.
Give Your Old Stuff New Life - Ladies' Home Journal
November 01, 2009
Ladies' Home Journal provides options for contributing used household items to worthwhile causes.
How to Recycle Anything - Real Simple
October 01, 2008
Real Simple offers an A-Z list of recyclying tips for common household items, including contributing old athletic shoes to the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program.A Real Marathon - Runner's World
October 01, 2008
Recycling Old Shoes - Plenty Magazine
September 16, 2008
Plenty Magazine features Nike Reuse-A-Shoe as a positive way to keep old kicks out of the landfill.Grinding Out the Details - Parks & Rec Business
December 01, 2007
Parks & Rec Business offers a start-to-finish look into the grind process behind Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program.Sound Surfaces - Parks & Recreation
November 01, 2007
Increasing numbers of public recreation facilities are turning to recycled rubber for constructing or renovating sport surfaces.
