Don't throw away your CROCS

Crocs: Those awkward looking plastic clogs which appear to be more or less like a fad fashion trend and will probably fade away like the 1970s jelly shoes. Everybody had jelly shoes. But I don't see the attraction to Crocs, perhaps they are just comfortable and people like the funky colors.

Well, if you are a Croc lover and you're in the market for a new pair or you don't wear them anymore, you can donate that pair of Crocs to a non-profit organization called SolesUnited.

How the program works:

• You wear your Crocs until the tread wears off or until you no longer want them.

• Take them to an authorized retailer location.

• The worn shoes are then recycled.

• Finally, they are donated to men, when, and children in needy nations around the world.

To date, SolesUnlimited has donated 1 million pairs of shoes with a goal of 2 million in 2008.

There are 1.2 bilion people who cannot afford shoes. Now imagine how many pairs you have at home, and how many you have thrown away or don't wear...wasteful?

Their next stop: 10,000 pairs of shoes will be distributed throughout Haiti by Melky Jean to YéleHaiti, music artist Wyclef’s foundation. Find out more about the SolesUnited Program.