Golf ball litter is a problem. According to CNN, an estimated 300 million golf balls are lost or discarded in the US alone, every year. And, it takes 100 to 1,000 years for a golf ball to decompose naturally. Even worse, when these things decompose, they release a high quantity of heavy metals. That includes dangerous levels of zinc which poison the surrounding flora and fauna. If you’re not always hitting the fairway like Tiger, consider a more economical and greener option in this 48 pack of recycled, gently used balls (based on the reviews, don’t expect all Nike balls). Even better options include biodegradable golf balls and recyclable balls that do not contain harsh heavy metal pollutants.