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From the lens Soles United: Recycle Your Used Crocs.

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  • TheLifestyleChanger Mar 5, 2012 @ 3:38 am | delete
    We recycle a lot of old clothing, shoes, household goods, books, school items etc. to families we know in Papua New Guinea. Trash to us is treasure to them.
  • scarlettohairy Jan 13, 2012 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    I really should donate my Crocs. They are more than 5 years old and very smooth on the bottom! Not safe on wet surfaces at all any more. Thanks for the great info on this worthwhile program.
  • kitty222 Jan 12, 2012 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Good on Crocs for doing this. It keeps your old Crocs out of the landfill and helps kids. Seriously, I've seen video of poor starving kids climbing around in junkyards looking for recyclables to sell, they have no shoes on and they're going to get their feet cut and get infected. This will help.
  • sherioz Dec 11, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Such an interesting idea.
  • Tipi Nov 6, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    I'm sorry to see that this excellent idea has been put on hold. A wonderful presentation of an excellent program and very worthy of your lovely purple star!
  • sousababy Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:57 am | delete
    Came back to google +1 this and also to add it to my lens, 'Living Articles on Squidoo.' Hope it helps!
  • sousababy Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:56 am | delete
    This is a brilliant idea, reminds me of TOMS shoe program. We need to do more of this charitable donating of items that our kids outgrow (or we don't need). Great to see this has a purple star! Congrats!
  • Graceonline Oct 4, 2011 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Yes, I was, until I saw your announcement that the program had been discontinued. So sad. I'm not a fan of plastic anything, but a certain style of Crocs has saved my feet and legs from crippling pain, so I wear them routinely. I've been looking for a way to recycled them. Congrats on your 2008 charity win!
  • ColorPetGifts Oct 1, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    My hubby tried to remodel my old Crocs - he glued foam on the bottom. This croc shoes recycling program sounds great!
  • Jeff_McRitchie Sep 22, 2011 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    What a great thing to spread the word about! I don't have Crocs but my daughter does and growing fast. When she's outgrown them, I know what I'm doing with her "baby Crocs", as she calls them.
  • Frankster Aug 15, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    Another lens I had to come back to and bless. I think the Soles United Program is terrific and more companies should be doing it! Blessed. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • terrapin719 Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
    *~*~*~*sprinkles of SquidAngel dust*~*~*~*

    I never heard of this program before, I'm learning new things all over Squidoo tonight!
  • FunkyJewelleryUK May 15, 2011 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Wow. Really interesting. Great lens!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Apr 4, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    This program is fabulous in many different ways. Thanks for spotlighting it.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 19, 2011 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    I love it!! - very insprational!!
  • RinchenChodron Nov 6, 2010 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Wow - great to know about - my crocs are about shot. Great recycling plan.
  • traceysfolly Oct 24, 2010 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    This was great! The info was helpful and the slideshow of the yellow Crocs made me smile.
  • rachsue Oct 8, 2010 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    I had no idea. This is such a wonderful cause. My sons have a total of 2 pairs each that they have grown out of, now I know what to do with them

    Thank you so much for providing the community the information on this cause.
  • WeddingZazzle Oct 1, 2010 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • lemonsqueezy Sep 17, 2010 @ 8:23 am | delete
    I will be sharing this on facebook. Adults may never need to get rid of their crocs... but I have 3 kids and we have lots of crocs and then they outgrow them. It would be great to find another child who could wear them. Excellent lens. I "liked" it.
  • Glaucus Jun 7, 2010 @ 9:46 am | delete
    I went to my local Crocs store and they no longer accept shoes for recycling. I called Crocs customer service and they are now participating in Soles4Souls. They accept new or gently worn shoes.
  • SusanVillasLewis Jun 7, 2010 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Thanks for the tip. I never heard from them when I tried to ask more questions. I'll be checking out the new plan and updating.
  • Schuhe May 17, 2010 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Crcos rock, good tip with the recycling also.. - I got around 5 pairs of these lovely things..
  • makingamark May 13, 2010 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    I had no idea - great lens and thunbs up from me
  • mayapearl Oct 4, 2009 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Never knew that I could recycle my crocs, thank you for your lovely lens.
  • spirituality Jul 19, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Thanks for educating the world and contributing to environmental awareness and changing lifestyle. This lens is featured on my Environment lensography - perhaps you want to sport the badge?

    http://www.squidoo.com/environment-lensography#module46965852
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jun 8, 2009 @ 7:42 am | delete
    I think this is an excellent program and I hope it works out as planned. The problem with the mass popularity of this product is that millions of pairs of Cros are going to wind up in the landfill and I assume, like plastic garbage bags, they're not going to break down...
  • SweetBianca May 7, 2009 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    A very insightful lens!
    looks like someone's just received another set of 5 star!
    you go superstar!
  • skilly May 2, 2009 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Glad to hear that crocs are being recycled into less privileged countries. Great lens - 5stars.
  • catherine Apr 3, 2009 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    Anyone know where I can recycle Crocs in Canada? I really don't want to spend $20 mailing them to the US. Thanks
  • Comfortdoc Dec 10, 2008 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Thank you for submitting this to the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
  • jeff Oct 1, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Nice lens !
    Im a huge crocs fan, I read in www.croxmania.com if i recall right about their effort to make a change. I think that besides recycling and donation the company stands out being carrying. Call it "Karmatic-Marketing" what comes around goes around.
    its nice of them to do these things...too bad so many other companies see only money.
  • Sabrina Sep 30, 2008 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Anybody know if there is a place to recycle the shoes that look like Crocs but aren't the Croc brand? Thanks!
  • beachbum_gabby Aug 3, 2008 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    now I know where to donate my old crocs. :) thanks for sharing.
  • debnet Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:51 am | delete
    What a good idea! Do you know if a similar programme is run in the UK?
  • CyndiC Jul 7, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Great information! I wish everyone recycled their Crocs.
  • kirie Jul 5, 2008 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Nice lens page. Terrific recycling and reusing idea. Not just a bunch of "crock". I am sending this to a friend who blogs about things like this. So cool.
  • nycelady13 Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    hello! great lense! im from philippines..its good to that my country was included in the planned donations for crocs this year..crocs is very popular here but expensive..
  • totalhealth Jun 27, 2008 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    nice lens. it's great idea to recycle and to share.
  • michaelgibbons Jun 25, 2008 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    fascinating lens - would have never thought much less known about such a thing -- nice job with your lens!
  • Jimmie Jun 21, 2008 @ 10:35 am | delete
    Well, it's good to know that these monstrosities of a "shoe" can be put to a charity use. :-) Just kidding. If my feet were not so big, I'd probably wear them.But for a 9 1/2, they look ridiculous -- like clown shoes!
  • PatrioticTees Jun 21, 2008 @ 7:22 am | delete
    I think this is a GREAT idea! I am going to show this lens to all the Croc wearers I know... and there are quite a few!
  • Tracy-B Jun 20, 2008 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Great Lens!
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  • vRuiE Jun 19, 2008 @ 10:20 am | delete
    LOTD! What a lense!.Nice content.I think crocs will be endangered species someday..hehehe..Nice work!..Keep it up
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jun 18, 2008 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    I can't wear these shoes but I know a few people who do and who can probably stand to see this lens! Brenda
  • ricarde Jun 18, 2008 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Ahhhh....the ever famous croc can now be donated for a cause. Great lens! Congratulations on winning LOTD!
  • Jun 16, 2008 @ 6:02 am | delete
    This is such a good idea I am really exited about it. WTG

    Tanny
  • ArtByLinda Jun 15, 2008 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Great lens, and a good cause! Bravo to you! Linda
  • JanetG Jun 15, 2008 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    I may have to go out and buy those ugly crocs after reading about this great work. Thanks.
  • Karen_Knight_Bennett Jun 13, 2008 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Great lens! This is such an amazing idea. Thanks for spreading the word to us all who might have never known.
  • Lakota429 Jun 13, 2008 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Super lens! Congratulations on LOTD!!! Very informative and well done! 5 stars! ***** Annie~
  • Vicki Jun 12, 2008 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    A shoe recycling and donation program...that's awesome! Congrats on LOTD! You've got a terrific lens, here...gave it 5 stars & few lensrolls. :-)
  • browndog21 Jun 12, 2008 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Love this lens!
  • serendipityrose Jun 12, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    Great lens! I don't wear crocs but I love recycling! I'll pass this on to all my friends!
  • DebMartin Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:23 am | delete
    Super lens! Awareness is so important. My hat (or should I say Crocs) is off to you! Do you know, will Crocs take other similar brands or is there a source to recycle similar footwear?
    Love, d
  • debsgreatfinds Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:02 am | delete
    great lens never wore a pair of crocs sorry
  • JaguarJulie Jun 12, 2008 @ 6:04 am | delete
    Congratulations Susan on a well-deserved LOTD not to mention the Charity of the Month. It's great to see such a worthwhile cause! I've personally bought so many Crocs--Primas: pink, peacock, purple, fuchsia, chocolate--along with the Top Shelf patent--that I'll have a few to donate. ;-)
  • minnymalse Jun 12, 2008 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Great program. 5 stars!
  • spirituality Jun 12, 2008 @ 5:21 am | delete
    Great lens. I featured it on my new lensography on the environment. Go check it out and add your favorite environment links to the plexo.

    There's also a duel about the question: is the environment more important, or the economy?
  • Frankster Jun 12, 2008 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Another excellent lens, Susan. Congrats on Lens of the Day. Well deserved. I've never owned a pair of crocs. Really! Gotta check them out too. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • GoodEyeVintage Jun 12, 2008 @ 12:33 am | delete
    I don't own any, but I love the recycle idea. I am totally into living green. My motto is:
    Save the planet, recycle, renew...(wear vintage).

    Love your lens. Very informative.
  • LeslieBrenner Jun 11, 2008 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • GibbyAffiliatePromotions Jun 11, 2008 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Outstanding lens and cause. You get lots of Heaven points for this.
  • green-mahma Jun 11, 2008 @ 7:13 pm | delete
    What a great idea. I personally don't own any crocs but I am interested in all recycling ideas. The lens has a lot of great information. 5 stars!
  • Bella21 Jun 11, 2008 @ 6:49 pm | delete
    Great idea!!! We should recycle all of our shoes...and purses. I would think purses would be easiest to recyle!? I gave one to good will the other day, when all it really needed was a new zipper!
  • nelsy70 Jun 11, 2008 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Valuable information! My Lab puppy loves crocs as much as we do, he ate three pair! Wish I knew this before I threw them out. Well, soles united will definately get our next pair of crocs. Congrats on being the LOFD.
  • Spencer_Hawken Jun 11, 2008 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    Excellent lens, I love my crocs, and though I'd hate to part with them when the day comes I think the fact that they could be reused is amazing
  • GreenRevolution Jun 11, 2008 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Very cool lens! This a great lens and a wonderful cause. Thanks for helping to promote it. Congrats on your achievement! Really well done.
    5 *****
  • MiaBellezza Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Congratulations LOTD! 5 Stars too!
  • anilg Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Great lens mate about used crocs
  • Footyman Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    I love your Yellow Crocs Travel photos. Some are so creatively taken, while some are so humorous! Cool!
  • SerenityLive Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    This is my first viewing for a "lens of the day". I was feeling overwhelmed and under-qualified. Thanks for the inspiration by creating this great lens. It seems even more well-deserved when the staff member described you as someone willing to help us newbies.
  • stargazer00 Jun 11, 2008 @ 10:50 am | delete
    I think it's great that Crocs can be recyled. I'm not ready to part with any of mine just yet, but when I am I know what to do. Great Lens! Congrats on LOTD!
  • FoxMusic Jun 11, 2008 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!! Great lens, Great Inspiration Thanks - Save the Children!!
    -- reuse -- reduce -- recycle
  • irinag9 Jun 11, 2008 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Great!!!!!!!!!!
  • AdriennePetersen Jun 11, 2008 @ 7:27 am | delete
    Great lens, congrats on LOTD!
  • rms Jun 11, 2008 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Congrats on a well deserved LOTD!
  • chefkeem Jun 11, 2008 @ 1:54 am | delete
    My heartfelt congratulations to your super well-deserved LotD, Susan! This is a truly great lens!
  • enslavedbyfaeries Jun 10, 2008 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Congratulations on well deserved LOTD! You've done a beautiful job here and you're an ispiration to this little squid who has high hopes on Squidoo.
  • kiwisoutback Jun 10, 2008 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Excellent job! Nice to see that this recycling program is so highly promoted through this top notch lens. Great writing as usual, congrats on LOTD!
  • Susan52 Jun 10, 2008 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    Oooh, so much more on this lens than when I saw it last. What a great example for a charity lens! Congrats on LOTD!
  • Webcodes Jun 10, 2008 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    Thank you for this lens 5*. I was just about to dump my son's crocs in the trash, I am glad I read this!
  • chloecavanaugh Jun 10, 2008 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    Congrats, I am soooo happy for you. Wonderful lens, (LOTD) and an outstanding Lensmaster!
    ~Chloe~
  • Rob3 Jun 10, 2008 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Great lens and interesting program. Congratulations on LOTD, thoroughly well deserved. 5 stars!
  • carrieokier Jun 10, 2008 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Excellent job on your lens, and excellent program. What a great idea!
  • spirituality Jun 10, 2008 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Didn't know they did that! And didn't know crocs came in such cute and up to date models either...

    Congrats on LOTD. Well deserved :)
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 10, 2008 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Congratulations on a well-deserved LOTD. I wish I could bless your lens again!
  • Janet21 Jun 10, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Fabulous lens on a great program. Congrats on LOTD, Susan. Very well deserved. 5 *'s!
  • TheBohemianHeart Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Well, I never really liked the looks of the crocs, until now. I didn't realize they had more than the "clog" type. I will definately be looking for the flip flops.
    And, thanks to you, I know where to take or send them when I need a new pair.
    Great lens!
  • britney-smith Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:26 am | delete
    wow this is so cool. I love crocs , i have 2 pairs :) great lens! love it ! big 5 stars for you . and congrats for being the lens of the day !
  • poddys Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:24 am | delete
    Cool lens, congratulations on LOTD Susan, you deserve it. 5***** for another great lens.
  • pyle_mountain Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:06 am | delete
    My 8 year old daughter wears crocs and in the summer - she won't wear anything else. Great lens!
  • RinchenChodron Jun 5, 2008 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I'm very happy to hear about this program. I live in Colorado (home to Crocs, but wasn't aware of the program.) Great photos and lens!
  • lisadh May 19, 2008 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Wonderful! Hope it will inspire other corporations. Tom's Shoes is another company that donates shoes to the needy (but haven't tried 'em myself).
  • chefkeem May 2, 2008 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    You have the most unique lens ideas, Susan! This is so neat! I'm getting ready to buy new crocs and now I know what to do with my old ones. 5*s
  • fefe May 2, 2008 @ 12:13 am | delete
    I don't have any crocs but now I want to get some. And I'll know what to do with them when I need another pair.
  • Susan52 Apr 15, 2008 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    Very cool! Love the yellow crocs pics, and your blue ones.
  • AmyP Apr 14, 2008 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Great information here. Keep up the good work, Susan. *****!
  • rms Apr 1, 2008 @ 8:53 am | delete
    Nice work on this lens for such a great cause. I love this idea.
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 20, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Help Africa Group. You've also been blessed by a Squid Angel today!
  • chloecavanaugh Feb 28, 2008 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Very well done. This is a wonderful way to get the word out.
    *****
    Chloe
  • GypsyPirate Feb 28, 2008 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Wow - I think this is a great program. Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention.

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