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05 February 2022
Where do all the surfboards go?
​[5 minute read]
An absurd number of surfboards are produced globally each year, but where do they go? We examine possible solutions to a problem that'll only grow (quite literally in landfill sites) if something isn't done soon.

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3 December 2021
Sine Surf: Lessons from a Surfboard Start-Up
​[5-10 minute read]
We interviewed Emile Theau, Co-Founder of Sydney-based Sine Surf, the award winning start-up that's grabbing attention with their back-to-nature fuelled sustainable surfboards and innovative manufacturing methods.

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29 October 2021
Greenhouse Surfboards and the Wisdom of Ken Cole
​[10 minute read]
Ken Cole, psychologist and surfboard shaper, uses local Milwaukee materials such as coffee bags from local roasters, wood scraps from yards and shops, repurposed bio-resins and stringer shavings. If, like us, you're intrigued by surfing and it's relationship with sustainability, then you're in for a treat.

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2 October 2021
How Surfboards can Inspire the World
​[10 minute read]
Could the humble surfboard provide a design template to inspire areas outside of the surfing world? Will history books reflect on surfboard creators of this era as pioneers in successful experimentation with materials? Read on...

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27 August 2021
The Future of Surfing: Part II
​[5-10 minute read]
We chatted with Ryan Chickos, Founder of Lucid Rides [USA] and Thomas Cervetti, Co-Founder of Nomads Surfing [France] to hear their thoughts on modern surf tech, government interventions, and their ideal scenarios for the future of surfing.

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30 June 2021
The Multi-Talented Mr Cardboard
​[5 minute read]
We had​ a quick chat with François Jaubert of France. He's a traveller, architect, naval engineer and creator of cardboard surfboards and skateboards. 

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27 May 2021
The Gamification of Boardsports
​[5 minute read]
We interviewed changemaker Gaby Hernandez, the driving force behind some exciting, intersecting developments involving boardsports, technology and community.

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07 May 2021
Vegetable Resin from Brazil
​[5-10 minute read]
Experienced shaper Mario Ferminio has developed a vegetable-based resin with 100% plant content. We chatted with Mario to find out more about this potentially game-changing discovery.

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28 April 2021
The Future of Surfing: Part I
​[10-15 minute read]
The first of a three-part series about the future of surfboards and the wider realm of surf culture. Part I comes from the East Coast of Australia; featuring Spooked Kooks, Eco Evo Surfboards, Rocket Ace Eco Surfboards and Grant Newby Surfboards.

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26 March 2021
Upcycling Cassette Tapes: a Masterclass in Art and Sustainability from Singapore
​[10 minute read]
JJ Chuan is an artist and environmentalist who transforms cassette tapes into beautiful, functional pieces of art. We asked her about sustainable fashion, e-waste and homemade mix-tapes sent to Australia for her pen pal.

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25 February 2021
World Surf League's New Campaign Joins Global Efforts to Address Ocean Fragility
[10 minute read]
In light of the recent 30x30 petition by the World Surf League - we highlight the importance of ocean conservation - with a nod to the WSL campaign and exclusive words of wisdom from experts in this realm.

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5 January 2021
Keeping it Local: How a Bamboo Resort in Sri Lanka is Grabbing Global Attention  
​[10 minute read]
Imagine a project which demonstrates how to design a beautiful outcome with minimal environmental impact. We talked with the founders of this ground-breaking story taking shape in Sri Lanka, and ask whether the surfboard manufacturing industry could apply the same business model.

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6 November 2020
The Sea Lettuce Surfboard and other Tales of Unconventional Wisdom
​[5-10 minute read]
​We chatted with Charlie Cadin (the winner of this year's Creators & Innovators Upcycle Contest hosted by Vissla and Surfrider) about making surfboards with local algae from the beach, his dream eco-surfboard and his love for asymmetric boards.

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5 August 2020
The French Revolution
​[10 minute read]
An exclusive interview with three of the worlds leading, innovative eco-surfboard manufacturers, who happen to all come from France. C'est très bien!

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26 June 2020
In the Beginning
​[5-10 minute read]
Featuring an introduction to Wave Changer. Reasons for starting up, who we're inspired by and what we're all about.

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