Are you an Eco Friendly Surfer? Then this Wetsuit is for you!
25 Oct 2019 For venturavan. In Sin categorÃa Comments (0)
There are many options for brands, models and designs of wetsuits, but have you thought about whether the materials with which they are made leave some kind of pollution in the water?
In addition, paraffins, sun creams and surfboard materials contain oils and many toxic elements that pollute the ocean.
Yes! You´re an Eco Friendly Surfer
Most surfers have a spirit of respect and a lot of commitment to the environment, which is why today we show you the ecological suit that the Patagonia brand has launched and we share some ideas to continue practicing the sport we love so more friendly with the environment.
It is the first ecological neoprene that has been manufactured in more than 50% taking advantage of the properties of certain plants such as Guayule, which is a species grown without pesticides in the United States. It is a revolutionary suit that aims to make surfing a more sustainable sport.
In case you still had doubts, it is a lightweight neoprene that dries quickly and its duration is guaranteed. It has greater elasticity than a usual neoprene, it is very comfortable and with a very good thermal value. It is perfect to catch waves respecting the environment.
Currently, we are studying how to sell a wetsuit that is 100% eco friendly, to limit the amounts of harmful substances in the suit that remain in the water during each session.
If you can not afford an ecological suit, do not worry, because you can also help the planet in different ways such as recycling your wetsuit, choosing organic beeswaxes and bio paraffins for your board, as well as using sunscreens that are not harmful to the environment water.
You can also choose to have an ecological table, without petroleum components. These boards are manufactured entirely with natural products, such as recycled cork or wood from ecological and sustainable plantations.
When you go to the beach you can share the car with other surfers and at the end of the day, collect the garbage you generate. If you can do without the mobile do it, entering the water with the powerful waves generated by these devices is very harmful to marine fauna.
In Spain there are pioneer brands that sell boards and all kinds of eco friendly accessories, with the purpose of replacing the tons of boards that are produced annually and that generate more than 200 thousand tons of CO2.
Whether using an ecological wetsuit, a board made with products of the earth or making small gestures friendly to nature, if we all put a little of our part, we will help minimize the impact that surfing is having on the ocean.
