11/12/09

In the market for new sneakers? Be sure to recycle your old ones. Bring any old pair of gym shoes to any Niketown store; they'll be recycled as part of the company's Reuse-A-Shoe program that grinds sneakers down to be used in the construction of running tracks and basketball courts. Learn more at www.nikereuseashoe.com.

11/11/09

Bring six empty MAC cosmetic containers (www.maccosmetics.com) back to any MAC store to be recycled into new plastic products. The company will reward your good deed with a free lipstick of your choice. Who knew recycling could be so beautiful?

11/10/09

Many of us have something useful that we think a charity could use, but we don't know how to connect to the right nonprofit in need. So why not post it online at www.throwplace.com, an online community that lists items up for grabs that charities can claim for their good works. Everything from old books, working TVs, twin bed frames and office equipment can be found there.