Presenter(s)
Simon Pell
Abstract
Most boards in the surfing community that are made for performance are made with non-sustainable materials. Many boards use resin that is harmful to the environment through its curing and sanding process as it releases harmful chemicals into the air. They also use foams that release harmful chemicals into the air when they are produced, and they also do not break down when the board is disposed of. Overall, surfboards when produced using resin and foam are harmful for the environment from start to finish.
In the project, I will first do my research to find alternatives to the harmful materials currently used in the making of surfboard. I have already found a direction I would like to go with by using plywood, rebond foam, and burlap sack in substitution for foam and fiberglass.
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department
Art & Design
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Danilo Bojic
Start Date
4-24-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
4-24-2025 10:00 AM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
1a=9am-10am
Poster Number
53
Included in
Swell: A Sustainable Surf Brand
Most boards in the surfing community that are made for performance are made with non-sustainable materials. Many boards use resin that is harmful to the environment through its curing and sanding process as it releases harmful chemicals into the air. They also use foams that release harmful chemicals into the air when they are produced, and they also do not break down when the board is disposed of. Overall, surfboards when produced using resin and foam are harmful for the environment from start to finish.
In the project, I will first do my research to find alternatives to the harmful materials currently used in the making of surfboard. I have already found a direction I would like to go with by using plywood, rebond foam, and burlap sack in substitution for foam and fiberglass.
Comments
WSU Review Needed