As surfers, we certainly seem to have more of an appreciation of our natural environment than the average person. We are immersed and surrounded by it every time we choose to go out.
But if we take a closer look at what the surfing industry is all about, it’s easy to see that there aren’t many companies anywhere that are committed to sustainability or even reducing their environmental impact. Surfing is a great sport, but have you ever stopped to think about the damage that surf products are causing our environment.
- There are roughly 17 million surfers in the world.
- Each year 400,000 new surfboards are made from incredibly toxic foams and synthetic resins.
- Wetsuits are made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber produced from petroleum products.
- Board shorts are often made of synthetically produced Polyester and petroleum derived Nylon fabrics.
And then there’s the wax. A typical surfboard wax recipe consists of about 70% Paraffin Wax which is one of the first by-products of crude oil. The next ingredient is Petroleum Jelly and then Microcrystalline Wax. Both are derivatives of crude oil. Then, depending on the brand, comes a mix of synthetic rubbers, glues and resins followed by some synthetic dyes and chemical scents. All of this is usually wrapped in plastic – another petroleum product.
Our Surfboard wax is made from all natural ingredients.
Our packaging is 100% Post Consumer Recycled paper.
We ship our wax in pre-used cardboard boxes salvaged from supermarkets.
We source sustainable and natural inputs wherever possible.
We are members of the QLD government “EcoBiz” program and are working at offsetting our carbon
emissions and maximizing eco efficiency.
1% of all sales (not profits, but sales) are donated to the
Surfrider Foundation Australia to help protect and preserve our coastline.