Renewaball: circular tennis and padel balls
Renewaball BV was launched in early 2020 as a groundbreaking project aimed at transforming the tennis and padel industries through sustainable innovation. It introduced the world’s first fully circular tennis and padel balls, designed with recycled materials sourced from used balls collected across European clubs.
This project embodies eco-friendly design by reusing rubber from old balls and using biodegradable wool felt to replace conventional polyester and nylon, which reduces microplastic pollution.
This is how they do it:
With formal support from global sponsors and along with partnerships with organisations like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UN Global Compact, Renewaball exemplifies a new model for sustainable sporting goods. The company aims to set a new industry standard, combining innovation in resource reuse, eco-design and circularity within the European market.
- Renewaball has successfully reduced the carbon footprint of its balls by 29% compared to traditional brands, demonstrating the environmental benefits of circular manufacturing.
- Since its launch, the initiative has scaled rapidly across Europe and the project’s innovative recycling methods have set a unique precedent for circularity and waste reduction.
- By offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional balls, Renewaball is advancing sustainability in the sports sector, engaging and enhancing awareness among sport communities, meanwhile creating job opportunities in the green economy, particularly for young professionals committed to environmental responsibility.