Biodegradable golf balls made from lobster shells

Golf balls may be small and the ocean may be huge, yet traditional plastic-skinned balls that are whacked into the sea are nonetheless a source of pollution, and a potential hazard to marine life – anyone remember the Seinfeld episode where a whale got one of Kramer's golf balls down its blowhole? It would certainly stand to reason that biodegradable balls would be the logical choice for golfers who want to use the ocean as their driving range, and such balls do already exist. A team from the University of Maine, however, have recently created golf balls made from lobster shells ... and they have a couple of advantages over similar products... Continue Reading Biodegradable golf balls made from lobster shells

Tags: Balls, Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Golf, Ocean, Pollution, University of Maine

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