TreadLightly has launched Sports Ball, a new recycling program aimed at reducing the number of sports balls that end up in landfills each year.
TreadLightly is a national recycling initiative that takes unwanted sport and active lifestyle footwear and responsibly recycles it to give it new life.
Established in 2021, the organisation is run by the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) with a mission to reduce waste generated by the sports industry.
Previously, TreadLightly only focused on recycling footwear.
The initiative aims to recycle 100 percent of the ball, including rubber, leather and fibres, which will then be turned into recycled crumbs at local recycling plants.
Collection points can be found in participating Rebel stores and sports clubs nationwide.
The recycled sports balls collected are used to manufacture sustainable products such as rubber mats and retail flooring.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Every small contribution counts!
You can drop off your goods at participating sports retailers:
Tennis Australia // Rebel Sport // Nike // WilsoN // DunloP
Sherrin // Spalding
For recycled products, donations, or recycling info
contact Save Our Soles or visit treadlightly.asga.com.au.