Can Rubber Boots Be Recycled?

Rubber boots are practical to wear but difficult to recycle.

Rubber boots keep feet dry in the rain and when working near water. But eventually they split, crack or just wear out, or become too small. What's an ecologically minded rubber boot lover to do? Rubber boots are typically not recyclable. Most recycled rubber is from tires and transformed into playground covering, floor mats, mulch and other products. Rubber boots can, however, be re-purposed.

Boots to Planters

Watch seeds sprout from a rubber boot.

Turn old rubber boots into planters by filling a boot with soil and seeds.

Boots to Shoes

Cut off the top-portion of the boot to create rubber garden shoes.

Dress Up a Scare Crow

Give old rubber boots to a scare crow.

Old rubber boots find new purpose on a scare crow.

Kittens Love Boots

Any old boot can become an inexpensive cat toy.

An old rubber boot can entertain a rambunctious kitten.

Share and Donate

Rubber boots can be shared with friends.

Rubber boots make mud puddles more fun. Re-use outgrown rubber boots by sharing with friends or donating to others who can enjoy them.

References

• Recycle This: Reusing Wellies

Resources

• Read this Article in Portuguese