# Dissolving Golf Balls These Eco Golf Balls Won't Take Forever to Decompose By Michael Poppenhagen | Published 2010-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-golf-balls References: [ecogolfballs](http://ecogolfballs.com/home.html) Eco Golf Balls are the newest way to be green on the green. These environmentally friendly balls are [100% biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear) and dissolve in water in just a short period of time. This is unlike regular golf balls that can take up to 1000 years to decompose. When these [eco golf balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-retrievers) break down, they are completely harmless to the fish and wildlife. They offer the same performance as [normal balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball) without polluting the earth or the water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biodegradable Golf Equipment:** The trend of biodegradable golf balls presents opportunities for developing other eco-friendly golf equipment and accessories that break down easily. - **Eco-friendly Sports Products:** The trend of eco golf balls highlights the growing consumer demand for sustainable sports products, creating opportunities for the development of other environmentally friendly sports equipment. - **Sustainable Recreation:** The trend of dissolving golf balls reflects a larger trend of sustainable recreation, opening avenues for the innovation of eco-friendly products and experiences across various sports and leisure activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Golf Equipment Manufacturing:** The biodegradable golf ball trend creates an opportunity for the golf equipment manufacturing industry to develop and produce more sustainable golf equipment and accessories. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** The demand for eco-friendly sports products, like dissolving golf balls, presents an opportunity for the sports equipment manufacturing industry to expand its eco-friendly product offerings. - **Sustainable Recreation and Leisure:** The trend of dissolving golf balls aligns with the sustainable recreation and leisure industry's focus on providing eco-friendly solutions, inviting innovation and growth in this sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Golf Ball Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball-packaging.md) - [Waste-Reducing Coffee Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-balls.md) - [3D Printed Tennis Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-tennis.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dryer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightly.md) - [Waterproof Golf Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tindall-rain-jacket.md) - [Twistable Golf Ball Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attomax-golf-pouch.md) - [Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade.md) - [Design-Forward Golf Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-feel-golf-balls.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Biodegradable Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-vaporizer.md)