The Best Eco-Friendly Surf Gear That Doesn't Crap Up the Sea

Reduce unnecessary plastic waste and petroleum-based neoprene at your local break with the best sustainable wetsuits, sunglasses, and more.

Courtesy of Outerknown; Amazon; Slater Designs

If surfing is fundamentally about moving in harmony with the ocean, the last thing you want to do is contribute to the ocean's pollution. Although the surf industry has a long, unfortunate history of using harsh chemicals and landfill-bound materials, a new wave of surf gear is emerging with sustainability at the forefront.

This is some of the best eco-friendly surf gear that I've tested while surfing my local break (Venice, if you're interested). Don't see anything you like?…