Orobor

Who Are We?

Orobor, founded by tennis players at Boston University, is dedicated to revolutionizing recycling in the tennis and textile industries by transforming used tennis strings into high-purity PET pellets suitable for clothing manufacturing. Through innovation and collaboration, we aim to reduce waste, advance the circular economy, and inspire sustainable practices across industries—all while staying rooted in the values of teamwork and dedication we’ve learned on the court.

Process

Collect
We partner with tennis facilities and players to collect used polyester tennis strings, ensuring they are diverted from landfills and repurposed for recycling into high-quality materials.
Repurpose
Using advanced recycling techniques, we break down polyester tennis strings to remove impurities and additives, transforming them into high-purity PET pellets.
Collaborate
We aim to collaborate with clothing companies to integrate our high-quality recycled PET pellets into their supply chains, helping them create sustainable apparel.
Carbon Footprint
Reduce CO₂ emissions from virgin polyester by 50%, helping to combat climate change and its impacts on weather, sea levels, ecosystems, and global livelihoods.

Become a Brand Partner

Partner with us to integrate high-quality recycled PET pellets into your supply chain. Together, we can reduce waste, promote circularity, and create apparel that meets the growing demand for sustainability. Let's transform the future of fashion, one recyled string at a time.

Become a Facility Partner

Let us collect your old string before it gets to the landfills. We will provide you with all the resources you need to make sure your strings end up making change.

Contact Us

jakob@orobor.org jonah@orobor.org