Reuse-A-Shoe is a program implemented as one of Nike's long-term commitments to waste elimination. This program helps to close the loop on the life cycle of literally millions of pairs of old, worn-out or otherwise unusable athletic shoe material. To date, the City of Lansing, along with the efforts of Eaton, Ingham and Clinton Counties have collected over 15,000 pairs of shoes for Nike's Athletic Shoe recycling program. These shoes are sent to a facility where the various layers of the shoe are ground down and made into new sports arena/courts surfaces as well as playground surfacing.

The City of Lansing also received a $20,000 grant from this program and is utilizing it to surface a playground area at Potter Park Zoo.

NIke Reuse-A-Shoe Program Related Links

Nike Reuse-A-Shoe

Nike Air to Earth (Educational Resources)

City of Lansing Nike Reuse-A-Shoe