Surf Green Dudes
March 26th, 2008 . by Bryan A. McCarty
Warm weather is almost here and for some, that means it’s time to rip the waves. Surfer dudes and dudettes, this one’s for you - We’ve got a way you can surf all you want AND help the environment.
Help reduce waste by purchasing surfboards made from recycled materials (such as polystyrene foam) and covered with an epoxy resin. Most surfboards are covered with polyester and fiberglass. That’s bad news. So get things right and go with an epoxy board, which is not only lighter but also will last 5 times longer.
So that’s what we’ve got. Sounds simple right? Well it is! If just 1 in 50 surfers in the world purchased their next board from recyclable polystyrene, the number of surfboards saved from landfills could stretch more than 2400 miles.
To help get you started in the right direction, here’s a few green surfing resources:
















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