Environmental Impact of the Surfboard Industry

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Why do we need to protect the ocean?

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The ocean is home to over a million different species and serves as a playground for people who enjoy swimming, surfing, and all kinds of activities

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Harmful effects from the production of surfboards:

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Production causes CO2 emissions

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polyurethane foam is toxic

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Resins used in surfboards are extremely toxic and not biodegradable

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Harmful effects from the production of surfboards:

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broken boards pose a threat to wildlife and do not biodegate

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Surf wax is made from petroleum and contains the chemicals benzene and toluene which can cause harm to humans and sea life

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Ways you can help

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1. buy eco-friendly boards 2. avoid purchasing boards that contain polyurethane, non- biodegradable polyester resins 3. Patagonia offers green wetsuits which are made from renewable rubber made from trees

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-Polyurethane board

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Instead buy boards containing bio-foam, hollow wooden boards, foamless surfboards, or Epoxy boards

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"Firewire" makes wooden boards as well as boards that are hollow

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"Firewire" makes wooden boards as well as boards that are hollow

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Darren Handley (DHD) and Timmy Patterson make Epoxy boards

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Thanks for Watching!

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