Surfboards Alternative ways to recycle Take to Recycling Center or Landfill Consider donating used surfboards to a community thrift shop. Call ahead to see if they accept surfboards. See the Donation Locations page for information on local donation and reuse centers. Alternative Ways to Recycle Donate to RERIP RERIP accepts old surfboards and refurbishes them, sells them, or donates them to schools, nonprofits and people in need. Unrideable and broken boards are used by artists and DIYers to create unique art pieces. Find out where you can donate your board. Ways to Reduce Purchase a Secondhand Surfboard Surfboards are difficult to recycle, so consider purchasing a gently used board. BoardRecycler is a site that has online listings of surfboards for sale. Find out more about BoardRecycler. Pick Eco-Friendly Materials Most surfboards are made from fiberglass and polyurethane foam, which are toxic materials that can pollute the water and soil. Look for an eco-friendly board made from biodegradable material, like balsa wood, agave, bamboo or soy. Ways to Reuse Repurpose Your Old Board There are tons of ways to repurpose an old surfboard. Check out Pinterest and The Indian Face for ideas and tips. Did You Know? Measurable Carbon Footprint Over 600 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions are produced during a shortboard’s life cycle. This life cycle accounts for CO2 emitted during board manufacturing, repairs and disposal. The CO2 from a single board’s life cycle is the same as burning over 290 pounds of coal. The Quest for an Eco-Friendly Board
