Still Middle School

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• Still Middle School
• 2009
• Quarter 3 Spirit of Generosity

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What is Reuse-A-Shoe?

• Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program collects old,
  worn-out athletic shoes and transforms them into
  athletic surfaces, sports equipment and
  playground surfaces.

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How did the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program begin?

• Nearly two decades ago, Nike began looking for a
  way to reduce the company's environmental
  footprint and reduce the amount of shoes that
  ended up in landfills.
• Nike began collecting old shoes and grinding
  them into useful materials.

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What is Nike Grind?

• Nike Grind includes three types of raw materials
  made from recycled athletic shoes
• -rubber from the outsole
• -foam from the mid-sole
• -fabric from the upper shoe.
• These materials are ground up and used to make
  sport and playground surfaces, as well as in
  numerous Nike apparel, footwear and equipment
  products.
• The Grind

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The Recycling Process
Dropped off into recycling bins
Shipped to NIKE and Ground into Powder
Used Shoes are Collected
This powder is made into ?
New Shoes or Athletic Surfaces
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These Products Were all Made from Used Shoes
Athletic Facilities
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What kinds of shoes can you recycle?

• Only athletic shoes can be recycled using the
  Grind process.
• No sandals, dress shoes, boots and other types of
  shoes.
• No shoes containing metal or spikes

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How does your generosity help others?

• Your donations will help less fortunate schools
  acquire athletic equipment, materials and
  facilities.
• This simple act of generosity will ensure that
  all kids are offered the opportunity to play
  sports and participate in youth programs.

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How Can You Help?

• Shoes will be collected at the beginning of each
  school day
• Drop your shoes into a collection bin as you
  enter the school
• Your job is done!!!

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Your simple act of generosity will ensure that
all kids have a chance to play sports.
http//www.nikereuseashoe.com/