A-Z of man-made materials
In this section, we detail the man-made materials that are used to make some of the golf products that we buy. We've included links to relevant articles and blogs, that discuss the sustainability of each of the materials. The information, which is taken from a range of readily available and accessible sources, aims to help us choose more more planet-friendly golf accessories and apparel.
Aluminium: A Sustainable Metal for a Sustainable World
World Climate Summit, Oct 22
The Aluminium Association
Aluminium
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Bamboo fabrics
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Fibreglass
Fibreglass: An In-Depth Examination of Its Environmental Impact
Greenmatch, Jun 24
Is Fiberglass Biodegradable? (Eco & Health Facts You Should Know)
Citizen Sustainable
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Plastics
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Stainless steel
10 Reasons Stainless Steel is Better for the Environment
Green and prosperous, Sep 22
Steel production & environmental impact
greenspec
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Nickel
Nickel - a mineral with a challenging role in clean tech
International Energy Forum, Jan 24
How clean can the nickel industry become?
McKinsey & Company, Sep 20
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Vegan leather
Plant or plastic? How to decode vegan leather alternatives
The Guardian, Feb 23
Is vegan leather worse for the environment than real leather?
Harper's BAZAAR, Apr 20
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