In general terms, small comfort parts of a helmet — pads, visors, straps, and buckles — can often be repaired or replaced, but the shell and foam liner can never be repaired once they…
Recycled materials in new helmets include recycled shell plastics, recycled polyester straps and liners, and in some cases recycled foam content —…
If a helmet cannot be recycled locally, the best options in general terms are a maker’s take-back scheme, a specialist sports-equipment collection,…
In general terms, you can extend a helmet’s life by storing it well, cleaning it regularly, and replacing worn pads and straps…
In general terms, yes — a longer-lasting helmet is more sustainable, because the biggest environmental cost of a helmet is making it,…
Helmet packaging waste is the box, inserts, bags, and ties that come with a new helmet, and in general terms makers are…
In general terms, you can part out an old helmet for spares — but only after you have made sure the helmet…
In general terms, you can donate a used helmet — but only if it is in good, undamaged condition, has not been…
Plant-based foams in helmets are impact liners made partly from chemicals drawn from plants, most often castor oil, instead of entirely from…
Eco-friendly helmet materials are plant-based, recycled, or renewable alternatives to the usual petroleum-based foams and plastics, and in general terms they aim…
