Rip Curl recycles old wetsuits into soft fall matting for playgrounds. Suga Mats and Vissla turn them into yoga mats with a new flow. Green Guru Gear upcycles old wetsuits into bags and accessories built for adventure.

If you live in California, RERIP takes surfboards in any condition- fixing them up and passing them on to nonprofits, schools, or surfers in need. They are also working to turn broken boards into concrete. Returning Wave repairs used surfboards, boogie boards, and skimboards, then puts them to good use in after-school programs for youth.

ShredCycle upcycles old skateboard wheels into fresh new products.

Skateboards for Hope takes all new and used gear. New items go to kids, while used pieces are transformed into art by schools and local artists.

Manduka recycles used mats- giving new life to materials that are usually tough to repurpose.

Shakti Warrior turns old yoga mats into shoes for underprivileged kids.

Leveling the Playing Field provides gently used sports equipment to under-resourced schools, youth groups, and community centers.

GOALS uses a wide range of sports equipment to provide athletic programs to youth and individuals with disabilities.

Live in the Mid-Atlantic? Bikes for the World accepts fixable bikes and parts to teach repair skills, then donates the bikes to kids needing a ride to school or adults commuting to work.

Green Guru Gear upcycles worn-out bike tubes into new gear- keeping rubber out of landfills and on the move.

One World Running provides sneakers to people in developing countries.

Nike will recycle worn out athletic shoes.

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ReLAX collects lacrosse equipment for kids who need it- usable gear gets passed on, and broken items are repaired or responsibly recycled.

Pitch in For Baseball & Softball provides equipment to leagues and organizations around the world to alleviate financial boundaries for children playing baseball & softball.

Second Serve provides tennis rackets, shoes and clothes to underserved communities.

Recycle Balls re-sells usable tennis balls and recycles the beat up ones into courts and rubber mulch.

Mountain Vibez will refurbish your snowboarding equipment and use them for events or sell the gear at auctions to raise money to support abused and at-risk youth.

Jones Snowboards recycles broken boards.

Peace Passers, Replay It, Hands on Sports Foundation and Cleat for Feet take all sorts of soccer equipment and gear to provided it to children around the world.

Green Guru recycles old climbing ropes and bike tubes.