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Written by: Julie Jarnot
9/8/2010 12:19 PM 

Now that school has officially started and you and your children are settled into a new routine you may be considering cleaning out closets, or peeking under beds for those hidden treasures - and chances are, you'll find a few pairs of kicks lying around that have seen better days.

You can mail your worn-out sneakers directly to a recycling facility. Please note that Nike cannot pay for individuals' shipping costs. Mail them to:

Nike Grind Processing
3552 Avenue of Commerce
Memphis, TN 38125

Exactly what part of your old kicks are used for Nike Grind material?

Rubber, made from the shoe's outsole, is used in track surfaces, interlocking gym flooring tiles, playground surfacing and even new Nike products, such as the outsoles of the Nike Pegasus or the Jordan XX3. It’s also used in trim items like buttons and zipper pulls.

Foam, made from the shoe's midsole, is used as a cushion for outdoor basketball and tennis courts.

Fiber, made from the shoe's fabric upper, is used in the creation of cushioning pads for facilities like indoor synthetic courts and wood courts.

Not only is tennis shoe recycling easy to do, but it's also one more way you can become a more conscious consumer!