Sports

Wilson Graffiti Outdoor Volleyball

Official size ball wrap

Total plastic weight

Inexpensive volleyballs use PVC covers which release toxic dioxins if incinerated at end of life.

Recycle probability

400

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

2 components

Per unit

84L

Water to produce

0.34kWh

Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

Natural rubber volleyball
More sustainable than synthetic PVC covers.
0g
plastic
Eco-textile volleyball
Cover made from recycled polyester fabrics.
10g
plastic
Unwrapped tournament ball
Higher quality balls often sold without the shrink wrap.
0g
plastic

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