Biodegradable sporting goods are those that can be broken down by microorganisms in the natural environment and are mainly made of biodegradable materials. These materials include biodegradable plastics and natural materials such as polylactic acid (PLA), biofibers, and spider silk proteins. The use of these materials is intended to reduce the long-term environmental impact of conventional plastic waste and to promote the sustainable development of the sports industry.
Biodegradable plastics: These are biodegradable materials produced by natural plant fibers or microbial fermentation that can be broken down by microorganisms in the natural environment to avoid long-term environmental pollution. The application of biodegradable plastics in the field of sports products, such as golf spikes, ball holders, sports equipment, etc., not only has good durability and functionality, but also can be naturally degraded at the end of its service life, without causing long-term impact on the environment.
Spider silk protein: Adidas has launched a fully biodegradable sneaker with Biosteel fiber, a material from AMSilk that is similar in strength to synthetic spider silk and composed of 100% natural materials, reflecting its' environmental philosophy .
Natural materials: Some sporting goods are also made of natural materials, such as PLA food-grade material from plant sources such as corn, which is used to make fully degradable transparent cups with high transparency and good toughness, making it an ideal alternative to traditional PE milk tea cups.
With increased environmental awareness and technological development, it is expected that more sporting goods will adopt biodegradable materials in the future to minimize the environmental pollution caused by plastic waste and at the same time provide consumers with a more environmentally friendly and healthy sporting experience. Choosing sporting goods made with biodegradable materials is not only supporting the environment, but also caring for your health.
