We produce over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year and the ocean has been used as a bin for our plastic debris, chemical sludge and other trash that we have mindlessly discarded into it.
All this pollution has been turning our oceans acidic and the chemicals used to make swim wear, surf wax, sunscreens and even surfboards have been contributing to this.
So surfers have been looking for natural, eco-friendly alternatives (even turning mushrooms into surfboards) that don’t harm the environment but without compromising on the surfing or their style.
Here is a pick of our favourite earth-friendly surfing gear that may sound a little whacky but do a great job at protecting the environment.