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Shoes are one of our regularly used products. There are several pairs of unused shoes you have in your home. So what about those old worn shoes of yours? What will you do to them? Can you throw it in the trash after using a few months or a few years? Though throwing away seems the easiest way; honestly, it is the worst way to recycle your shoes. Speaking of recyclable, some people may ask this question: Are shoes recyclable? Yes, shoes are definitely recyclable. Just donate your shoes if they are wearable or recycle them if they are not. Instead of throwing them in the trash and recycle your old shoes. Can't we think efficiently to save our people and nature? What Types of Shoes are recyclable? Though most types of shoes can be recycled, what you can and cannot recycle will depend on the service you use. After knowing the different types of shoes, take into account their condition when recycling them. Programs that truly want to recycle the shoes will accept any shoe in any condition- even if it's been worn and battered. Donation stations will only accept gently used shoes which can be re-used by someone else. How to recycle Your Shoes and Boots? Well, there are many methods to recycle shoes. I will cover all the possible ways to recycle your shoes and boots. 1. Donate old shoes to charity As long as shoes are in good condition, you can donate them to charity. Many charity organizations accept your old stuff and give it to poor people free of any cost or at a low cost. They also accept shoes that are repairable and wearable. They repair the shoes and distribute them to different communities, such as homeless shelters or domestic violence shelters. Your one small step may seem nothing to the whole world, but it can put a priceless smile on someone's face. 2. Sell them in a garage sale If you don't want to donate, sell them in a garage sale. Those who can't afford new shoes, may like your shoes and buy them at a low price. 3. Find your shoe recycle bin near your home Search for a footwear recycling bin where you can donate shoes. It will be easy for you if you can find one that is near your home. It is certainly one of the greatest ways to donate your shoes. Go to your nearest recycle bin and drop your shoes or boots into the bin for free. Many companies collect donated stuff at drop off locations such as ‘American Textile Recycling Services’. Some websites also do the same kind of charity work like "Recycle Now." 4. Donate your shoes at Renowned Retail shoe brand Another easy way to donate your shoes at any renowned retail shoe brand that accepts donations. 5. Go to a Thrift shop Some thrift shops also do charitable work like ‘Goodwill’ and ‘The Salvation Army’. Thrift shops often get more donations than they expect. They don't throw away the stuff they can't use. They recycle unused old items. But some thrift shop does not even take worn-out shoes. So if you are familiar with thrift shops, just ask their authority whether they accept worn-out shoes or not. Lastly, make sure they don't throw away the unused items in the trash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fsiGm3NMu0 6. Drop your unused shoes at the retail store Many renowned stores accept your old stuff to recycle it. They use natural and recycled materials to manfucture their shoes. They will take your shoes from your home and properly recycle them. Even many of them will reward you for this kind of activity. Some stores will take old shoes and replace them with new ones. Doesn't it sound great? You can drop your shoes in their retail outlet or mail those shoes to the address they have mentioned. Many shoe brands like Nike and Adidas do this kind of charitable work. Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program is free and only accepts athletic shoes, and they must be dropped off at a Nike store. 7. Contact with Recycling company If your shoes are not worth wearing, you can still recycle them. As the shoes are made of leather or other synthetic materials, they can be easily recycled. Search online for recycling companies and contact one of them to recycle your shoes or boots. You can also donate it to thrift stores as long as it is in wearable condition. How to repurpose your shoes? If you want to reuse your shoes, you have to convert them into a wearable. There are many options to repurpose your shoes. 1. Repaint your shoes Painting gives your shoes a new look. There are various ways to repaint shoes. If your shoes are made of leather, fabric or any other synthetic materials, you can use leather paint, spray paint or acrylic paint to make them good-looking again. 2. Turn your shoes into a planter You can smartly use your old shoes differently. Plant your favorite flowers in the soles of your unused shoes. In fact, Sneakers are the best option to plant flowers. But you can also use high heel shoes or boots for planting. 3. Use your shoes as small storage boxes for sewing stuff If you have untouched or slightly used baby shoes, use them as cute small containers for sewing supplies such as pincushions, little yarn bundles, needle felting, etc. 4.Turn Your shoes into Rug After separating your shoes into leather, foam, plastic and rubber, they are ground down and reused as surfacing for playgrounds, track tops or carpet padding. Recently I:CO launched a partnership with Adidas to turn bits of rubber from running shoes into rugs. Conclusion Now you have a lot of options to choose from. Ultimately it's your decision on how you want to recycle your pair of shoes. Here, I have mentioned some smart ways to select the best one for you. No matter what you do, please don't cause any harm to the environment and our beautiful planetr for yor recycled shoes. Your small step may seem small to you. But it will surely create a great impact on the planet earth.