- 1). Call your local recycling center to find out if it will accept your exercise ball. Exercise balls are constructed of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic. PVC can be difficult to recycle.
- 2). Trade it in or donate it. If you just don't use your exercise ball anymore, but it is still in decent shape, don't throw it away. You can trade it in at a second-hand sports shop or donate it to a children's hospital or other charity.
- 3). Be creative in finding other uses for your old exercise ball. Cut the ball up and use the pieces for shelf lining. Make your ball into an planter by cutting it in half, making some small holes in the bottom and filling it with dirt and vegetable or flower seeds.
- 4). The best time to consider how to recycle a body ball is when you first purchase one. Many fitness companies are now making more eco-friendly balls. Check with the brand you are buying to find a environmentally responsible, green ball.
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