At the end of August, Professional Pickleball Partners of Kansas City, Kansas, USA launched a Compost-a-Bal (compost ball). In recent years, a kind of pickleball has become popular in the U.S. Bill Gates is said to have been a veteran pickleball player for decades.
Pickleball, which also means “pickle” in English, is also known as “pickleball”. The sport originated on Bainbridge Island in Seattle, USA, and has been nicknamed “pickleball” because it combines the characteristics of tennis, badminton and table tennis.
Pickleball's popularity is soaring, but discarded plastic balls are causing a growing problem in landfills,” said Angel Morales, Chief Product Officer of Professional Pickleball. Our “compost balls” offer an environmentally friendly solution for players who care about the game and the planet.” The rise of the pickle ball comes with a hidden cost. Studies have shown that an estimated 500 million pickle balls are produced each year, which equates to 35,000 tons of plastic being shipped to landfills. “Made from a unique proprietary blend of wheat straw and rice hulls, the Compost Ball breaks down in about 100 days in landfills, reducing waste while improving soil health. “We are passionate players who see an opportunity to make a difference,” said Dylan Stripling, managing director of Professional Pickleball. “Compostable Balls™ is an environmentally friendly game. We believe that every time we switch to a compostable ball it makes a difference over time.” This breakthrough ball reduces the carbon footprint while maintaining the industry standard for recreational play. Compost-a-Ball™ provides consistent bounce and long-lasting durability for a seamless experience. As with traditional pickle balls, when the Compost-a-Ball™ loses its bounce or shows signs of breaking, simply toss it in the trash or compost bin and let nature take over. Professional Pickleball will be showcasing Compost-a-Ball™ at the Sustainability Panel during PickleCon 2024, the first meeting of the pickleball industry to be held in Kansas City, Kansas.Robert Cutler, CEO of Professional Pickleball, said : “Player interest in Compost-a-Ball™ is phenomenal. That's why we've invested more than $1 million in production to ensure we can meet the demand and help reduce the environmental impact of our favorite sport.”
