When I go surfing I enjoy the purity of being outside, the natural power of the ocean, and rippin’ some sick barrels. However, I despise swimming through plastic, trash, and that rainbow colored slimy film. That being said, why be a floating piece of future debris? The Body Glove ECO suit is your way of giving back to the earth that supplies you with waves. In both 4/3mm and 3/2mm options Body Glove offers the first eco-friendly wet suit. Utilizing BIO STRETCH rubber and the ECO FLEX exterior you can have peace of mind knowing you are wrapped in 100% non-petroleum based material. The ECO FLEX and BIO STRETCH are extremely stretchable materials that are completely non-toxic and require 1/10^th the amount of energy to manufacture compared with normally constructed wetsuits. Body Glove ECO suits consider the bigger picture with this first of a kind sustainable suit.

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Grain Surfboards are made from locally grown wood cut by sustainable forestry pros. Plus the folks over at Grain reuse the wood by-product for fuel, compost & wood chips. While it is not a completely “Green” process (they still employ the use of chemicals and petroleum based products), the wood boards offer a much “Greener” alternative to foam core boards and their due to their beauty and durability, they are unlikely to end up in a landfill.

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