On 8 March 2026, the circular solutions ReGrind and ReSkin, developed by JCConsulting, were presented at the Swiss Tennis Forum in Bienne (Switzerland), following an invitation from ECOBENE. The participation took place במסגרת an international exhibition dedicated to the tennis sector, where a representative set of applications developed from the valorisation of end-of-life tennis and padel balls was showcased. The following were exhibited: ReSkin samples and respective proof

The continuation of the work enabled the transition from initial formulations and samples to the development of concrete applications based on the material solutions established. In the case of ReSkin, different material variants were produced, exploring combinations of texture, colour and thickness, and tested in applications across fashion, leather goods, footwear, sports goods and utilities. These developments allowed the assessment of the material’s behaviour in processes

Following the first months of work, the BOLAS FELIZES project consolidated the foundations of its experimental pathway. Used balls were collected from several tennis and padel clubs across different regions of mainland Portugal, enabling the creation of a representative sample set for characterisation trials. Significant variations were observed in the colour of the rubber (shades of brown, grey and black) and in the outer coating of the balls, including different gradations

The kick-off marks the transition from concept to execution: the idea ceases to be merely a challenge and becomes a reality under development, guided by principles of circular economy, continuous improvement and sustainability. At this stage, the project’s strategic objectives were defined, key partners were mobilised, and the field operations required to implement the initiative were initiated. Protocols were established for the collection of used tennis and padel balls from

The BOLAS FELIZES (HAPPY BALLS) project emerged as a proposal for the circular valorisation of end-of-life tennis and padel balls, with the aim of giving them a new purpose. The identification of the high volume of balls discarded by tennis and padel clubs led to a key question: how can a product with such a short lifespan be prevented from ending up in landfill? This reflection sparked the intention to find sustainable alternatives capable of transforming this common waste i