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We usually threw away our old running shoes in the past, but things are changing for the better. Unfortunately, tossing old shoes in the trash add to landfills. Looking for alternatives helps us be responsible shoe owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your running shoes are extremely old and worn out, you can give them to a local recycling program. They take your old shoes and recycle their materials. Another great option is to reuse old running shoes to create something new, like turning them into planters or a birdhouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your running shoes are in good condition and you want to earn a few dollars, you can sell them to a secondhand shoe store, a thrift store, or online. You can also donate your old running shoes to non-profit organizations that distribute shoes to those in need.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the condition of your old running shoes, here are a few ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideas<\/strong><\/th>Conditions<\/strong><\/th>Where To Do It?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Recycle Your Old Running Shoes<\/strong><\/td>If your shoes are extremely old, worn out, cannot be used, and can’t be saved anymore.<\/td>Nike\u2019s Reuse-A-Shoe
TerraCycle<\/td><\/tr>
Create Something With Your Old Running Shoes<\/strong><\/td>If you are into DIYs, you want to experiment or be creative.
You want to reuse them.
You love them and can’t let go of them.<\/td>		Turn your old running shoes into planters, birdhouses, bird feeders, or stepping stones.<\/td><\/tr>
Resell Your Old Running Shoes<\/strong><\/td>If your running shoes are in good condition, almost new, or slightly used.
You don\u2019t like them.
If you have any size issues, foot issues, wrong size, or ill-fitted<\/a>.
They do not conform to your foot shape.<\/td>		A secondhand shoe store or a thrift store
Facebook marketplace
Craigslist<\/td><\/tr>
Donate Your Old Running Shoes<\/strong><\/td>If you got bored of them.
You don\u2019t want to use them anymore.
They seem old to you but might be new to someone else.
You want to help someone.<\/td>		One World Running
Soles4souls 
Shoes to Shoe 4 Africa
The Shoe Bank
Sole for Planet Earth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Ideas for Old Running Shoes <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although running shoes are made with tough and durable materials, they cannot last forever. You can do several things with your old running shoes instead of throwing them in the bin. Let’s have a look at them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recycle Your Old Running Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When your running shoes are old and cannot be used or saved anymore, you need to get rid of them. You can let go of your favorite running shoes in several ways. But do not just throw your old running shoes in the bin since they take very long to decompose and may release plasticizers or heavy chemicals into the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycling your old running shoes would be a good idea if you are an environmental-minded runner or care about the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find A Local Shoe Recycling Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to recycle your old running shoes, you first need to find a local shoe recycling program. Unfortunately, you can’t recycle your old running shoes along with cans or plastic bottles since it is a more complicated process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoes are made from different materials and parts stitched or glued together, so recycling them is more complicated. However, many companies offer recycling programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, you can find recycling locations with the right equipment and knowledge to break down your shoe material and repurpose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to research finding a local drop-off location, specialty recyclers in your area, or send your old running shoes to a national or local shoe recycling program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can ship your old running shoes to companies that work with hard-to-recycle materials. These companies accept a variety of shoes. They take your old shoes and break down their materials to make other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rubber from your old shoes is used to make soccer or baseball fields, and the upper fabric is used to pad basketball courts. Also, the foam from your old running shoes can be used for surfacing synthetic basketball courts and playgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the two most common shoe recycling programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n