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What Is Waste Colonialism and Why Should You Care?

By now, you’ve heard of the challenges we have as it relates to climate. But did you also know that it’s a matter of waste colonialism? What do we mean by that? As the leading sneaker reuse program in the nation, we take pride in what we gather and ship into the reuse market. However,... READ MORE

How to Open a Gym: A 6-Step Guide

For many entrepreneurs and athletes, looking to open a gym is a career goal. It’s the idea of helping people progress on their fitness journeys with carefully planned programs and education about the benefits of exercise that they love.  Like any business, opening a gym requires many different financial and legal steps. You’ll need to... READ MORE

Beyond the Bin: Nike Shoe Recycling Alternatives

Are your old Nike sneakers gathering dust in your closet or storage bin? If the answer is yes, think about this: Each year, approximately 300 million sneakers and shoes end up in landfills, which can take more than a human lifetime to decompose! While Nike has a recycling program, let’s explore some Nike shoe recycling... READ MORE

Taking a Sustainable Step to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is right around the corner, so you know what that means… time to give back to the very planet we live on! It should all be our duty every day to make conscious choices to protect our planet, but especially as we celebrate Earth Day. With prevalent issues arising such as climate change,... READ MORE

How Your Old Sneakers Are Powering Small Businesses Worldwide

If you’ve become a sustainable sneaker reuse movement member, have you ever wondered what happens to running shoes? One answer is that they don’t go into landfills. Annually, an eye-popping 300 million pairs of sneakers and shoes go into landfills. We have enough footwear in landfills to circle the Earth—multiple times. A second answer is... READ MORE

Crush Your New Year Goals

We are freshly two months into the New Year. While the excitement of starting the year fresh is dwindling, don’t let that stop you from reaching the goals you set for yourself. It’s typical for most people to start strong and then slowly return to old habits. That’s why we’re giving you manageable tips to... READ MORE

Running Shoes’ Hidden Environmental Impact & Four Solutions

As our amazing partners know, running is one of the best fitness activities anyone can do. Every day, millions of people from the north, south, east, and west lace up to run roads and trails. But while running has great health benefits, an adverse environmental impact is hidden in every step taken. Partners, such as... READ MORE

The Rise of Women Runners

While running has been a part of history for thousands of years, it hasn’t been around for that long for all genders. For the past one hundred years, women runners have had to fight not only to participate in the sport of running but also to get acclaim. Women, once declared “too fragile” or “unfit,”... READ MORE

Small Steps, Big Impact: Sustainable Living with Sneaker Reuse

Shout out to our partners and friends because they know sustainable living is more urgent than ever! Daily, we hear from them about how we make it super easy for them to do something good in their communities and for the planet. Here’s a fact on which we may all agree: the smallest acts can... READ MORE

Sneaker Reuse and Recycling Program in Run Speciality Stores

In recent years, the running community has taken a proactive stance on how to incorporate more sustainable practices. With the urgency of conserving our environment, it’s essential to actively commit to doing whatever possible to protect the planet. With all that encompasses running, one vital factor affecting our environment is what makes running possible: running... READ MORE

Recycle Sneakers: Turn Yourself into a Community Leader

As sustainability and climate change have become ever-present, more people want to find ways to do something. Every little bit counts, so we want to discuss how running retail stores, sports clubs, road races, and gyms can become the epicenter to recycle sneakers. In other words, here’s how to make an impact in your community.... READ MORE

How to Recycle Running Shoes: Give Athletic Shoes New Life

The global consumption rate has skyrocketed in the past few decades. And as consumption increases, so does waste. The average American will produce nearly five pounds of garbage daily, adding up to a national average of 292.4 million tons of solid waste yearly. An often overlooked area of waste is shoes and sneakers. It’s estimated... READ MORE

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