What happens to used tennis balls after the US Open, Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments are over?

Tennis balls can also be re-pressurised to give them back their bounce extending their useful lives and reducing the need for new balls. This will reduce the amount of waste generated if not properly recycled.

Some creative ways of utilising the used tennis balls.

To stop the chairs from damaging delicate floors or to reduce noise, cut out small holes and slip the tennis balls over the legs of chairs. The same can be done with the legs of walkers to make them easier to slide over smooth surfaces.

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