The document discusses Nike's shoe recycling program called Nike Grind. Through Nike Grind, old sneakers are sorted and processed into raw materials called Nike Grind, which are made from the rubber, foam, and fabric fibers of the sneakers. Nike Grind is then used to create surfaces for playgrounds, sports courts, tracks, and fields. The document provides statistics on how many pairs of sneakers are needed to create different surfaces using Nike Grind materials.
11. Nike Grind The old sneakers are sorted and processed into three types of raw materials: 1. Rubber from the outsoles 2. Foam from the midsole 3. Fabric fibers from the upper portion of the sneaker They call these materials Nike Grind Nike Grind is used to make playgrounds, basketball courts, running tracks, and fields
12. FACTS Nearly every part of the shoe gets recycled through the Nike Grind process Outdoor basketball court (midsole foam): 2,500 pairs Indoor wood basketball court (upper fabric): 2,500 pairs Indoor synthetic basketball court (midsole foam): 2,500 pairs Outdoor tennis court (midsole foam): 2,500 pairs Full field or soccer pitch (outsole rubber): 50,000 - 75,000 pairs Running track (outsole rubber): 75,000 pairs Playground (outsole rubber): 2,500 pairs