Surfing gets sustainable with first recyclable wetsuit
(WorldNews Environment)

LONDON — Surf culture often prides itself on an affinity for nature. But there’s a dirty secret hiding in many surfers’ cupboards – old wetsuits. A combination of salt water, UV rays and the wear-and-tear of life in the surf means most wetsuits only last a couple of years before they start to lose warmth and elasticity. Made from non-biodegradable rubber neoprene, surfers are often stuck with their old gear. “There’s a lot of wetsuits out in people’s garages and...