Recycled Rubber Basketball
Think globally. Hoop locally. That's what's on the new environmentally friendly recycled basketball called Rebound made by Wilson.
The ball's surface is made up pf 40% recycled rubber. In terms of environmental impact, every 70 Rebound basketballs that Wilson produces is the equivalent of one less tire ending up in a landfill according to the Wilson website.
In addition to the composition of the ball the display box is over 75% post consumer cardboard.
Every little bit helps and it's nice to see big business finally making small steps toward a more environmentally conscience way of thinking. Wouldn't it be cool is if they could take those old tires that end up in the landfills and make balls out of the rubber. Now THAT would be recycling.
The ball's surface is made up pf 40% recycled rubber. In terms of environmental impact, every 70 Rebound basketballs that Wilson produces is the equivalent of one less tire ending up in a landfill according to the Wilson website.In addition to the composition of the ball the display box is over 75% post consumer cardboard.
Every little bit helps and it's nice to see big business finally making small steps toward a more environmentally conscience way of thinking. Wouldn't it be cool is if they could take those old tires that end up in the landfills and make balls out of the rubber. Now THAT would be recycling.
About this blog
Roxanne Kotzman is a Daily News Photo Department veteran of nine years. When she and longtime friend Stacy Long
discovered their love all of all things environmentally responsible, they launched Happy Monkey Planet and jumped head-first into the vibrant eco-community.
Wow, so much to learn! But initially the idea is a pretty simple one: Let's change the world through information, education and action.
Rox & Stacy are a lot like you: ecologically minded but sometimes just plain overwhelmed when charged with the task of making a far-reaching difference in the environment. They have jobs, families, homes, lives and pets.
But what if doing better was a simple as a light-bulb change, a reusable canvas grocery bag, recycling that soda can or a cold-water wash?
These eco-chicks just hope to have a little fun, learn a little more, share a lot of information and maybe make the planet a happier, greener, cleaner place.
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