Why Do Golf Balls Not Biodegrade?

Golf balls are often made of hard plastic called polyurethane. This material is not biodegradable, meaning that it will never break down into harmless substances, and the waste can pile up if left to nature.

Why are golf balls not biodegradable?

Golf balls are non-biodegradable objects; they cannot quickly decompose or decay. This is primarily due to the materials from which these objects are made. From the previous paragraphs, you have learned that they are made of rubber and liquids as well as plastics.

Do golf balls decompose?

An estimated 300 million golf balls are lost or discarded in the United States every year, according to research by the Danish Golf Union. Because it can take golf balls 100 to 1,000 years to decompose, scientists say, they present a major environmental risk to the planet.