The Most Sustainable Cities Deserve the Most Sustainable Tennis String

by Ryan Burbary

 

From building new rail lines to incentivizing locals to bike to work, the most sustainable cities in the United States are going to great lengths to protect our planet. Sustainable thinking should extend to every aspect of our lives, from our local city planning meetings to the gear in our tennis bags.

That’s why we’re sending the world’s most sustainable, and only fully biodegradable synthetic tennis string, Velociti Catalyst, to the 15 most sustainable cities in the United States. Tennis players have always been ahead of their time, so let’s lead the way in limiting waste from our favorite sport.

Is Velociti Catalyst coming to a tennis store near you?

If you live in one of the most sustainable cities listed below, we’re sending Catalyst tennis string to local tennis shops in your area. These local tennis experts will be some of the first shops to test high performance Catalyst biodegradable string.

If your city or favorite tennis shop isn’t on our list below, don’t fret! Send us an email at sales@velocititennis.com with your city and favorite tennis shop, and we’ll send a string sample to that shop so they can try it out.

What are the 15 most sustainable cities in the U.S?

Based on our research, the 15 cities below are some of the most exceptionally sustainable cities in the U.S.

Read on for some fun facts about these top sustainable cities and to see a list of tennis stores in each city. These stores will be some of the first in the nation to receive free samples of the groundbreaking Velociti Catalyst tennis string.

1. Berkeley, California

Sustainability fun fact: Building more while protecting the planet! That’s a win-win in our book. Berkeley is working to decrease their dependence on fossil fuels by instituting a green building requirement for the city.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

2. San Diego, California

Sustainability fun fact: The city of San Diego makes it easy for beachgoers to do their part in keeping local beaches clean. Beach visitors can help pick up trash with baskets provided by the Del Mar ShoreSaver Program.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

3. Portland, Oregon

Sustainability fun fact: In the city of Portland, even the professional soccer team is helping with sustainability efforts. The Portland Timbers are promoting nature conservation and sustainability with their environment-focused campaign, Green is Gold.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

4. Washington, D.C.

Sustainability fun fact: Ready to get rolling? In D.C., some residents are eligible for a voucher that will dramatically decrease the cost of an e-bike purchase to help decrease air pollution. 

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

5. Denver, CO

Sustainability fun fact: Denverites are also taking the roads by bike! This Colorado city is currently experimenting with three pilot programs that pay locals to bike instead of drive.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

6. San Jose, California

Sustainability fun fact: Local artists are leading the way to sustainability in San Jose. The city recently announced a new program, San Jose Climate Art, that engages artists, creative producers and culture-makers to lead the way to carbon neutrality. In their pilot year, the program is developing a Resilient Artist Cohort, Carbon Neutral Creative Network and Resource hub to help raise awareness about carbon neutrality in San Jose.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

7. Boston, Massachusetts

Sustainability fun fact: Boston students will soon be leading the sustainability charge. The city is focusing on making sustainable changes at public schools with programs that focus on improving indoor air quality, drinking water access and efficiency.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

8. San Francisco, California

Sustainability fun fact: Parking your car in San Francisco is a daunting task. The city is killing two birds with one stone by offering low-income residents access to $1,000 rebates on e-bikes to help decrease air pollution.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

9. Sacramento, California

Sustainability fun fact: Sacramento, known to some as the “city of trees,” will be expanding its tree repertoire thanks to a grassroots effort called The Meadowview Urban Tree Project (MUTP). The MUTP volunteers are removing stumps, planting trees and teaching residents how to care for trees in South Sacramento.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

10. Seattle, Washington

Sustainability fun fact: Residents in and around the Duwamish Valley should soon be breathing cleaner air. To reduce pollution in the Duwamish Valley, Seattle launched an electric truck pilot program aimed at replacing many of the 4,000 diesel drayage trucks that transport goods from cargo ships to rail yards in the area.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

11. Los Angeles, California

Sustainability fun fact: In Los Angeles, lush lawns are out. Residents can receive a rebate for replacing turf lawns with sustainable landscapes that reduce water use, recharge groundwater, reduce runoff and enhance native wildlife habitats.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

12. Honolulu, Hawaii

Sustainability fun fact: In Hawaii, preserving the islands’ natural beauty is a way of life. Honolulu has an entire climate adaptation strategy called Climate Ready O‘ahu that focuses on preparing, protecting and safeguarding the island community from climate impacts.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

13. Silver Spring, Maryland

Sustainability fun fact: Sometimes the bright side isn’t the better side, which is why Maryland residents are seeking to increase shade throughout Montgomery County. Montgomery County residents can apply to have Tree Montgomery plant free shade trees on their private property to improve air quality and reduce home energy usage.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

14. Salt Lake City, Utah

Sustainability fun fact: Great Salt Lake, like many saline lakes throughout the world, is collapsing due to excessive water use. That’s why local citizens are leading the way to save Great Salt Lake through a movement called Grow the Flow.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

15. San Bernardino, California

Sustainability fun fact: Public transport emissions will soon be a thing of the past in San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is piloting zero-emission rail technology for service between San Bernardino and Redlands.

Local tennis shops receiving Catalyst biodegradable tennis string samples:

  • 247 Tennis in Chino, CA

  • Redlands Tennis Stringing in Redlands, CA

  • Apex Racquet Werks in La Verne, CA

Bring Velociti Catalyst to Your City

If you live in one of these cities, call your local tennis store to see what they think of their Velociti Catalyst sample. You could be the trendsetter on your local courts with this high-performance biodegradable string!

If you don’t live in one of these cities but you want to help bring tennis sustainability to your town, email sales@velocititennis.com for a free sample for your local tennis store.

Better yet, try it for yourself by ordering Velociti Catalyst string ($14.59) from our online store. Take 25% OFF your first order with Velociti by signing up for our email list on the top of this page!

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