A COMPARISON OF SUSTAINABLE USE IN SURFBOARD MATERIALS

ASL CONSTRUCTION VS. EPOXY-FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION

AGIT COMPOSITE FOAM SURFBOARD

FIBERGLASS, CARBON FIBER & EPOXY SURFBOARDS

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR SURFBOARDS

CORE REINFORCEMENT

PLYWOOD

WOOD OR COMPOSITE MATERIAL

CORE

EPS

EPS | PU | XPS

SKINS

PE FOAM SKINS (DECK & BOTTOM)
GRAPHIC FILM

GLASS FIBER
CARBON FIBER
PAINT COATING

ADHESIVE & SOLVENTS

NONE

POLYESTER RESIN
EPOXY RESIN

PRODUCTION METHODS

ASL / HEAT LAMINATION

CHEMICALLY PROCESSED

METHODS OF RECYCLING

ALL MATERIAL USED TO MAKE SURFBOARDS CAN BE RECYCLED {LOW ENERGY METHOD}.

WOODEN CORE REINFORCEMENT
Recycled by crushing.

EPS
Recycled by crushing + low-temperature melting.

PE FOAM COMPOSITE MATERIAL
Crosslinked polyethylene foam composite material by Electron ray. The recycling process uses the physical technology of crushing + low-temperature melting + extrusion.

GRAPHIC FILM MATERIAL
Made by special multiple layer technology that does not come in direct contact with the human skin and ocean environment. The recycling process uses physical technology such as crushing + low temperature melting + extrusion.

RECYCLING BY {ENERGY-INTENSIVE} MEANS, WHICH CREATES HIGHER CARBON EMISSIONS IN THE PROCESS.

FIBERGLASS MATERIALS
Need to be recycled and regenerated with thermoset plastics and resins by mixing + stirring + extruding + heating + cutting.

CARBON FIBER MATERIALS
Need to be thermally decomposed and recycled in a high-temperature oven with a temperature of approximately 500°C or in a microwave oven.

POLYESTER RESIN
Chemical recycling technology is used to break down polyester using a chain uncoupling agent and resynthesize it into different types of materials.

EPOXY RESIN
Thermoset composite waste is difficult to process, and there are three main ways to process, namely landfilling, thermal cracking (combustion method) and chemical method.

RECYCLING

RECYCLING IN A LOW-COST MODE TO ACHIEVE AN ECOLOGICAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

DUE TO THE HIGH COSTS AND IMMATURITY OF SOME RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, IT IS CURRENTLY DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE AN ECOLOGICAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

MATERIAL LIFE CYCLE

IT CAN EXTEND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MATERIALS AND INCREASE THE LIFE CYCLE OF MATERIALS.

IT IS DIFFICULT TO USE SUSTAINABLY AND EASILY BECOMES A DISPOSABLE MATERIAL.

INTRODUCING THE NEW ASL CONSTRUCTION BOARD

AGIT Global presents the newest of foam construction technology. Technology and experience allow a new surfboard construction that has improved durability, performance capability, and most importantly… friendly fun!

THE GREEN MISSION

Agit believes in a clean, safe environment. Our major focus through our production and distribution management is to reduce our carbon footprint. After all, how can we enjoy the ocean and surf culture with high pollution? Every step in our production is aimed at minimizing our effect and waste with a carefully planned Recycling project that runs throughout our entire facility and company infrastructure.