You can even recycle your shoes!
Springtime means cleaning out closets to make room for summer clothes. But what do you do with all those old pairs of shoes? Believe it or not, even shoes are recyclable! They are chopped up and made into new basketball courts, tracks, fields and playgrounds. Drop those old sneakers off at a shoe recycling center and you might just find yourself running on top of them next year.
To find out where you can drop off your shoes visit the Nike Reuse a Shoe website or RunforthePlanet.com.
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Hey Kids!
Did you know that last week was Arbor Day? On Arbor Day, people all around the country plant trees in their communities. If you haven’t planted a tree, it’s not too late! Trees do many wonderful things for the planet, like filtering carbon dioxide from the air and giving us oxygen to breath. When planted near a house, trees provide shade that cools the home in the summer, helping to save energy. Planting trees native to your area is a good idea. They require little maintenance and provide homes and food for the creatures in their ecosystem. To learn more about how you can get started planting trees visit the Arbor Day Foundation.
