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As the sport of surfing grows, so does its environmental impact. Surfing equipment made of non-biodegradable materials such as synthetic resin surfboards, neoprene wetsuits and petroleum-based surf wax are just some of the products used by surfers that can have a negative ecological footprint.
Environmentally conscious surfing companies such as Envirosurfer are attempting to address some of the ecological issues with surfing products and offer green alternatives. For example, wooden or epoxy boards, as well as surfboards made with bamboo-based resin, last longer, are less wasteful and less toxic than typical polyurethane boards. Other tips include using thinner and more durable wetsuits, which create less waste than typical models. Wetsuits which do not contain PVC are also a less toxic option. And while surf wax may not seem like the biggest problem in the ocean, there are quality petroleum-free waxes available, which are made from natural ingredients, making them more environmentally friendly.
In the more general beach-going category – and by no means limited to surfers – is the subject of sunscreen. Most sunscreens contain toxic chemicals like oxybenzone and other poisonous ingredients that pose dangers to sea life and may have human health concerns. Fortunately, sunscreens free of these toxins are also widely available.
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hahahahhhahah it takes one to know one huh?
I think those who hate water and sun are probably surfing the web most of the time anyway
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hehehehheh that’s cute, Sure why not, every moves we make now leaves carbon prints, may it be on water, air or land…For those who hate water and heat of the sun but loves to surf, do it on net, you’ll not just be SURFING USA but the whole wide webbbbb….