The Benchmark for a 'Sustainable Surfboard' - SustainableSurf.Org

The ECOBOARD Project Benchmark:
An ECOBOARD must be made from at least one of the following materials:

1. Blank: foam made from minimum 40% recycled foam or at least 40% biological content
2. Resin: epoxy resin made from minimum 15% biological content with low VOCs
3. Alternative Structure: A surfboard structure made from sustainably sourced biological/renewable material (aka-wood) that provides the majority of the surfboard’s material and structural integrity – and therefore significantly reduces the amount of foam or resin needed to build the board.
   
   Read more at:
   http://www.sustainablesurf.org/ecoboard/benchmark/

Carbon Offsetting Surfboards: DECARBONATED

The production of a typical UPR shortboard emits around 170Kg - 200Kg of CO2. Decarbonated Sports has been established so that surfers can offset the carbon foot print of their surfboards.

How?
1. Use the calculator available on the website to determine the carbon foot print of your surfboards (select shortboard, longboard, size etc)

2. Offset the carbon emissions by paying a small amount that will go towards reducing carbon emissions in other areas, E.g. tree planting projects and building low carbon renewable energy power plants.

It is not a 'solution' to the problem but it sure is a positive option for those who want to do something about the environmental impacts of their surfboard.

Try it out @ Decarbonated Sports