Are you looking to dispose of your used wetsuit in an environmentally friendly way? Recycling your wetsuit is a great way to reduce waste and help protect our oceans. But where can you recycle your used wetsuit? Read on to find out the best options available to you.
Local Surf Shops
Many local surf shops have wetsuit recycling programs in place. These shops often partner with organisations that specialise in recycling wetsuits. Check with your favourite surf shop to see if they accept used wetsuits for recycling.
Wetsuit Manufacturers
Some wetsuit manufacturers have their own recycling programs to ensure that old wetsuits are properly disposed of. Check the website of the wetsuit brand you own to see if they offer a recycling program for their products.
Surfing Events
Surfing events and competitions often have designated areas where participants can drop off their used wetsuits for recycling. Keep an eye out for upcoming surfing events in your area and inquire about their wetsuit recycling initiatives.
Online Recycling Platforms
There are online platforms that specialize in recycling wetsuits and other water sports gear. These platforms make it easy for you to mail in your used wetsuit for recycling. Simply search online for wetsuit recycling services to find a platform that suits your needs.
By recycling your used wetsuit, you are contributing to the sustainability of our planet and helping to protect our oceans. Take the time to find a wetsuit recycling center near you and do your part in reducing waste in the water sports industry.
Finisterre
We collected old wetsuits and we’ll transform them into new ocean-based accessories, taking a step closer to achieving our goal of a fully circular wetsuit.
Suga
Suga upcycles old wetsuits into durable yoga mats. You can turn in your old suit at participating locations.
Vissla (USA)
Vissla partners with Surfrider to offer wetsuit recycling through their annual Stoke Exchange Initiative. During the drop-off period, old wetsuits from any brand can be upcycled into yoga and changing mats. Vissla offers up to $30 off a new suit in exchange. Wetsuits can be dropped off at Vissla stores or shipped to their recycling partner.
Green Guru Gear (USA)
Green Guru Gear upcycles old wetsuits into bags and other outdoor gear. Email recycling@greengurugear.com with pictures before mailing your old wetsuits.
Rip Curl (Europe)
Rip Curl has a wetsuit recycling program in partnership with TerraCycle across Europe. You can drop off old wetsuits at participating Rip Curl stores in France, Portugal, Spain, and the UK, or mail them to their facility in France.
Soöruz (France)
Soöruz collects used wetsuits at partner locations like surf shops and schools across France and Europe. The wetsuits are shredded into neoprene granules, which are then used as filling for cushions, punching bags, and other products.
Snawve (Ireland)
Snawve partners with Europe's first wetsuit recycling facility to create recycled neoprene sheets that can be used for new products. They have a wetsuit collection process in Ireland in collaboration with brands and retailers.