In this week's comments update, readers are baffled by Adidas and Parley for the Oceans' decision to float a recycled-plastic tennis court within the Great Barrier Reef and discussing other top stories.
Adidas and environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans have collaborated to create a floating tennis court in a bid to promote Adidas' latest range of apparel, which incorporates recycled plastic.
Launched to coincide with the Australian Open tennis tournament that is currently taking place in Melbourne, the colourful range of clothing is the latest collaboration between the brand and Parley for the Oceans.
"Ridiculous publicity stunt"
Readers aren't sold. "Ridiculous publicity stunt," said Apsco Radiales.
"This will help with the devastating lack of tennis balls in the ocean," joked Jam. Goods agreed: "Nothing says environmental stewardship like installing a piece of floating plastic in an already fragile ecosystem."
"Recycle plastic but litter the ocean with tennis balls," concluded Reefs.
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"It's a radic...