Surf Shops In California Go Green With New ‘Green Rooms’!

12.16.2009

Photo Via ASEC Green Room Retailers

Surf shops dedicated to sustainability? That’s right! With the support of ASEC (Action Sports Environmental Coalition) surf shops throughout California are opening up ‘Green Rooms’, rooms that are filled with all the essential surf products and apparel made from strictly environmentally friendly companies. Bio-foam surfboards, surf board fins made from recycled carpets, non-toxic surf wax, organic cotton, hemp and bamboo tee shirts, surf shorts made from recycled water bottles, and skate shoes made from recycled car tires are just some of the great items to choose from in these new ‘Green Rooms’.

I was fortunate enough to be part of Pacific Beach Surf Shop’s Green Room grand opening that took place last month. Live music serenaded the surf shop for hours, colorful and creative art displays covered the walls, and delicious food for everybody was given out for free…all of which reflected on the combined theme of sustainable living and surfing.

Pacific Beach Surf Shop in San Diego is one of six surf shops in California that now has a Green Room but more are coming soon!

Click here to browse the Pacific Beach Surf Shop Website

Click Here to browse the ASEC website

Click here to find the location of more Green Rooms