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

Comments

WSU Review Needed

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Apr 24th, 9:00 AM Apr 24th, 10:00 AM

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.

 

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