tag:www.chicagonow.com,2010:/blogs/practically-green//58/tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/practically-green//58.25214- Living the eco-friendly life in Chicago Movable Type 4.261 tag:www.chicagonow.com,2009:/blogs/practically-green//58.25214 2009-10-09T21:01:55Z 2009-10-09T22:53:32Z

It's hard to get rid of perfectly good shoes ... even if they're not perfectly good anymore. I know--I currently have about 4 pairs of old running shoes sitting at home that I never wear. That's not including the ones...

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It's hard to get rid of perfectly good shoes ... even if they're not perfectly good anymore.

I know--I currently have about 4 pairs of old running shoes sitting at home that I never wear. That's not including the ones I keep around for camping or messy occasions.

Normally, I'd take them over to Goodwill or donate them elsewhere. The problem with these particular pieces of footwear is that the padding is worn through from running in 'em or they're pretty worn out in general.

So it's great that, just in time for the Chicago Marathon, Nike has expanded the locations in which you can drop off and donate shoes for their Reuse-A-Shoe program, which turns shoes into materials for sports and playground surfaces.

Through Oct. 16, you can find drop-off bins at 33 Chicago Bank of American banking centers, as well as at the marathon expo on Friday and Saturday, and even at the post-race party in Grant Park.

Find drop-off locations here, and here's where you can learn more about Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program.

And, if you're running the marathon--or any other race this weekend--good luck!! ]]>