Social & Sustainability

PINGPOD strives to be a force for good in our communities while simultaneously minimizing harm to any person(s) and minimizing waste and carbon emissions. We strive to achieve our mission of spreading the positive virtues of the sport of table tennis while remaining conscientious about our duty to people and the environment.

The following are inherent characteristics or proactive measures that PINGPOD is taking to contribute positively to society while working to minimizing the negatives.

At the core, PINGPOD is a fitness-based product
- Exercise burns calories
- Exercise boosts immunity
- Exercise is good for mental health
- Table tennis is a very safe form of exercise
Table tennis is a socially distanced activity
- PINGPOD is taking precautions to keep our facility COVID-safe
Table tennis is known to stave off degenerative brain diseases
- Such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Table tennis can be used in rehabilitation in patients suffering from Autism, to those with brain injuries.
Table Tennis brings diverse people together
- Social interaction between people of different background is critical to a well-functioning society
PINGPOD uses 100% green energy
We sell Boxed Water
- Plastic waste is a major problem globally
- Boxed Water is made of paperboard from sustainable forests and is 100% recyclable
We sell organic food products (not exclusively) and have stayed away from sugary soft drinks
We support local businesses
- Much of our SG&A budget goes to hyper-local businesses in the blocks surrounding the pod