Wimbledon ditches plastic racket covers in sustainability drive

by | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

All England Lawn Tennis Club move means there will be 4,500 fewer plastic bags this year

The removal of plastic bags from the player racket stringing operation means there will be 4,500 fewer plastic bags used at this year’s championships, according to the club.

However, it will not be seen at this year’s championships, which begin on Monday – or in future Wimbledon tournaments – after a review of the use of plastics, and sustainability in general, by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).

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(Photo credit: David Goldman/AP)