Sustainability of Badminton Shuttlecocks
A Systematic Review of Environmental Impact, Material Chemistry, and Performance Feasibility of Sustainable Alternatives
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sustainability, badminton, shuttlesAbstract
The sport of badminton has become really popular all over the world and this has caused a big
problem. The traditional badminton shuttlecocks are made from the feathers of ducks and geese
which means that the sport is connected to the poultry industry, which produces a lot of carbon
and is bad for our planet. On the other hand , modern badminton shuttlecocks are made from
synthetic materials like nylon or plastic and these do not use any animal products. However
these shuttlecocks are made from petrochemicals. They do not break down easily which means
they can harm the environment in the long run. This study looks at the badminton shuttlecocks
made from feathers and synthetic materials to see how they affect the environment. It also looks
at how they last and how well they fly through the air. By looking at the life cycle of these
shuttlecocks, the chemicals they are made of and how they are engineered this study tries to
find a solution to the problem of badminton shuttlecocks being bad for the environment. It also
looks at the types of badminton shuttlecocks that are made from natural materials, recycled
materials and a mix of both. It compares these shuttlecocks to see which ones are the most
sustainable and which ones fly the best. The study also uses data from badminton tournaments
to see how much waste is produced and it looks at the rules that the Badminton World
Federation has about using feathers in shuttlecocks.
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