BOLAS FELIZES is a cooperation project between SBR - Rubber Components and JCConsulting, focused on the collection, recycling and recovery of used tennis and padel balls, with the objectives of promoting the circular economy, reducing the carbon footprint associated with these sports and manufacturing value-added by-products.
THE PROBLEM
Around 1.5 million paddle and tennis balls are discarded every year in Portugal
MISSION
Ensuring the collection of balls on national territory
VISION
Contribute to a more sustainable paddle and/or tennis practice
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1
STORAGE
WHERE TO STORE THE OLD BALLS?
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The clubs store the balls in the boxes we provide
Ask us for the collection
boxes (about 170
balls per box)
Put them in a visible, dry place.
Make the players aware of the project.
We collect a minimum of 10 boxes free of charge.
We accept to receive a lower number of boxes at your expense.
2
COLLECTION
3
TRANSFORMATION
USED
BALLS
RECYCLING
TYPOLOGY OF PRODUCTS TO BE DEVELOPED
Soles
Coated Textiles
Sneakers
Flooring
Leather goods
