The Unwanted Shapes | MEO

 

 

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unwanted shapes en prancha
unwanted shapes en prancha

Come test the future of surfboarders with zero impact materials for the planet.

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Only one board can ride the future

 

 

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the unwanted shapes header
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en the unwanted shapes shapers e surfistas
en the unwanted shapes shapers e surfistas
We all have responsabilities as citizens

With the world facing the challenge of climate change, sustainability takes a center role in everyone's lives and surf is no exception. That is why MEO, TdP and WSL have stood out as active players in creating a greater awareness about best environmental practices while inspiring others.

The​ edition aimed to revolutionize the surf industry and promote cooperation between shapers and surfers in order to create sustainable high-performance surfboards.

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The planet's and oceans' preservation is in everyone's hands

 

 

Unwanted Shapes EN covid19 header
Unwanted Shapes EN covid19 header

In this edition of the Project, we continue to alert and inspire society to fight against the ocean plastic polution and COVID-19 related residues.
​We need to act and change to ensure a more sustainable and secure future.

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unwantes shapes 2020 edition
unwantes shapes 2020 edition

The pandemic that affected the health of global society also impacted the health of the oceans.
The waste resulting from Covid-19 has led us to raise our voices, in ways that no one wants to see in the sea.
​This was an “Open Call” for all shapers to submit their surfboard designs made from the waste generated by Covid-19.

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Unwanted Shapes EN header kikas
Unwanted Shapes EN header kikas
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Unwanted Shapes EN descricao projeto
Unwanted Shapes EN descricao projeto

Every year each of us produces over 30kg of plastic waste. If nothing changes, by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans. Portugal is one of the worst affected countries since it has a maritime territory 40 times larger than its land area.


MEO has taken the initiative to develop 5 surfboards made entirely of plastic that a person produces at home. These boards will be used by the best surfers on the planet at the World Tour in Peniche.

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Unwanted Shapes EN beat the plastic
Unwanted Shapes EN beat the plastic
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Unwanted Shapes EN frase amarela
What do you do to defeat the plastic bag?

Whenever I come back from a surf I pick up beach trash. I always carry a cloth bag for shopping.

Unwanted Shapes EN frase salmao
What do you do to defeat the plastic cup?

I use recyclable cups for events, and at work a pet mug :)

Unwanted Shapes EN frase roxa
What do you do to defeat the plastic box?​

I bring my own containers to take away establishments.

 

 

Unwanted Shapes EN derrota plastico
Unwanted Shapes EN derrota plastico

The board is made from a "sandwich" structure composed of a recycled EPS blade and household plastics. The uniformity of the shape is achieved with a compactness of the assembly, and the bonding between materials is achieved through epoxy resin with a component that improves the adhesion between the various qualities of plastic.

The outer surface is coated with 6oz fiberglass, two layers on the deck and one on the bottom, making the final look like a conventional board.​

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