For runners, footwear is one of the most important – and often most expensive – pieces of gear. Experts say the typical lifespan of a traditional running sneaker falls between 500 to 700 kilometers ...

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If the shoe fits, wear it. If it doesn’t? Recycle it. Nike and the National Recycling Coalition have launched a new campaign asking people to recycle their old athletic footwear. The program, called ...

Every year, the $463 billion global footwear industry make 20 billion pairs of shoes for just 8 billion humans. Since virtually none of them are recyclable, they will end up clogging up landfills ...

When you step into a Rothy’s store, you’ll find tidy rows of multicolored ballet flats, which have a cult following. You’d never know each pair had two previous lives. [Photo: Rothy’s] Rothy’s makes ...

In an effort to improve shoe recycling, TerraCycle will be involved in the recycling process for global athletic shoe producer ASICS Corp.'s first closed-loop product. Earlier this month, ASICS ...

Sports retailer Wiggle has launched a Recycle, Refresh, and Run initiative, encouraging runners to recycle their old running shoes. All you need to do is submit a photo showing you recycling a pair of ...

Fox Chapel Garden Club had a record-setting year with its annual tennis shoe recycling program. The volunteer group, led by co-chairs Ellen Romsaas and Susie Williams, collected 3,198 shoes from late ...