Green Team Tips of the Week

Reuse Tips

Eyeglasses
The Remarks, December 30, 2008

Plastic frames can’t be recycled, but metal ones can. Just drop them into the scrap-metal bin. However, given the millions of people who need glasses but can’t afford them, your frames, broken or not, will go to better use if you donate them to New Eyes for the Needy (sunglasses and plastic frames in good condition can also be donated). Or drop off old pairs of glasses at LensCrafters, Target Optical, or other participating stores and doctors’ offices, which will send them to Give the Gift of Sight.

Sneakers can be recycled or reused
The Remarks, November 18, 2008

Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program accepts old sneakers (any brand) and recycles them into courts for various sports so kids around the world have a place to play. You can drop them off at a Nike store, other participating retailers, athletic clubs, and schools around the country (check the website for locations), or mail them to Nike Recycling Center, c/o Reuse-A-Shoe, 26755 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville OR 97070.

If your sneakers are still in reasonable shape, donate them to needy athletes in the United States and around the world through One World Running. Mail them to One World Running, P.O. Box 2223, Boulder CO 80306, or call 303-473-1314 for more information.

The Remarks, July 31, 2007

Towards a Simpler Life: This week, dedicate some time to clearing your closet. Select what you don’t use and decide what can be given to others. Many organizations, including Saint Mark, will accept used clothing items that are in good condition. Next time you shop consider why you need it, where is it made and what it contains.

The Remarks, June 12, 2007

Towards a simpler life: this week, dedicate time to clearing your magazines and bookshelf. Select items you can share with a friend, donate to a library or recycle.