At Newave, we are committed every day to reducing the environmental impact of surfing. Indeed , it's a subject that is very important to us. This is something we care deeply about and consider essential for the development of a young company. Therefore, we are actively seeking new solutions to reduce emissions related to our products.
TRANSPORTATION
The CO2 emissions from a surfboard are primarily due to transportation. Most surfers travel to the surf spot by car, and often the board is strapped to the roof, further increasing emissions. For longer journeys, such as vacations or surf trips, cars, and even planes, are the preferred modes of transport. This is partly due to the difficulty of transporting a surfboard, especially a longboard. Some forms of transport, like high-speed trains (TGV) or carpooling, even prohibit large luggage, including surfboards.
By developing a collapsible surfboard, Newave makes transporting boards easier, allowing surfers to choose a more eco-friendly alternative. It's now simpler to get to the beach by bike or bus and to imagine surf trips by train, hitchhiking, or even by bicycle. Finally, while the car remains the only viable means of transport, the board is no longer on the roof, which still helps reduce emissions.
At Newave, we strive to develop a compact and ideal transport solution, convinced that some surfers are ready to commit to protecting our planet. In short, we're counting on you to take the train now that you have no more excuses.
ECO-DESIGN
To further reduce the environmental impact of our surfboards, we decided to integrate eco-design from the very beginning of our industrialization process. We therefore commissioned an impact study of our future production from a team of engineering students at ENSTA Paris. This study includes a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment of our company and an analysis of the pollution associated with our production. The goal is to identify the most polluting parts of our production process in order to find new, more sustainable solutions. For example, we have decided to use bio-based epoxy resins. We are also working to find alternatives for the polystyrene and plastic used in the connecting parts.
We also decided to produce in France, and above all, to keep all our suppliers and subcontractors in France and, if possible, in the Vendée region. This 100% French production allows us to reduce emissions related to the transport of the various parts of the surfboard, which ultimately account for a significant portion of the emissions associated with its production.
COMMUNICATION
As a brand, Newave also has a role to play in shaping the collective imagination of surfing and travel, especially among newcomers. By sharing an ideal of environmentally conscious surf trips, Newave helps reduce the emissions of surfers. That's why we've decided never to promote surf trips by plane, and to focus our communication on more eco-friendly modes of transport, such as trains or bicycles.
