Country for PR: Hong Kong
Contributor: PR Newswire Asia (Hong Kong)
Thursday, June 10 2021 - 20:10
AsiaNet
The First Public Nike Grind Court in Hong Kong Made From 20,000 Pairs of Used Sneakers
HONG KONG, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-Asianet/ --

This June, Nike is extending its global vision for a zero-waste future and 
expressing it locally, making a difference for climate change and serving the 
community Shek Lei Grind Court is a sustainable artistic transformation of an 
estate community basketball court. Located in Kwai Chung residential 
neighborhood, its court surface is covered in Nike Grind, made from 20,000 
pairs of used sneakers. Nike Grind materials are palettes of recycled and 
regenerated materials composed of plastic, rubber, foam, fiber, leather, 
textile and much more.

Nike Grind came to life in 1992 during a grassroots initiative to repurpose old 
shoes. Over the decades, it has developed into a global sustainability program 
that has and will continue to positively change the landfill landscapes forever.

Nike's purpose is to redefine human potential, and that's what drives us to 
partner with those who have the same goal to make the world a better place. 
With a shared sustainable vision, renowned illustrator and toy designer James 
Jarvis has been invited to create colorful visuals on the courts' Nike Grind 
surface. James Jarvis will be illustrating his signature sphere characters 
playing basketball on the courts, expanding his artistic expression to a new 
dimension.

People's Place, a local establishment managed by GAW Capital, is best known for 
its revitalization works that injects vibrancy and energy into local 
communities. Many of its projects focus on the revitalization of local malls 
and sports grounds with creative refurbishments that both embrace the local 
vibe as well as foster sense of belonging within the neighborhood. Previous 
revitalized projects have developed into new hubs for the community and the 
wider public alike.

This local sustainable art project not only marks a new exploration for Nike 
Grind but also embraces all of Nike's core values. By transforming and giving 
second life to this parent-child court, Nike will engage and link the community 
through sport activities and inspire people to unleash their fullest potential 
through sport. Shek Lei Grind Court provides the platform to Make Sport a Daily 
Habit while soaking up the storytelling creative vibe, making it an energetic 
emotional experience that will stretch beyond limits.

This project also puts Nike's Made To Play campaign into potent action. Shek 
Lei Estate has been strategically chosen because of its humble neighborhood 
surrounded by more than 10 primary and secondary schools. Within the grassroots 
community, children may have limited access to healthy sporty lifestyle as 
there is little leisure area and living space is extremely packed. The newly 
designed side-by-side kids and standard basketball court will serve and provide 
as an accessible sports community hub for the less privileged kids and families.

SOURCE:  Nike Hong Kong




Image Attachments Links:

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393535

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393537

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393538

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393539

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393540

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393541

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393542

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393543

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=393544

   Caption: Shek Lei Grind Court

Translations

Japanese