Jose Cuervo and surfboard maker Gary Linden recently teamed up to create the world's first surfboard that is entirely made from agave materials. Linden came up with the idea for the '100% Agave Project' after visiting the Jose Cuervo distillery in Mexico. It was here that he discovered all of the agave materials he would need to create the perfect surfboard design.
The core of the surfboard is made from a wooden blank that is sourced from the agave tree. The pulp from the agave heart is then mixed with water to make sheets that will form a kind of wooden laminate. The fin of the board is constructed separately, but then fixed to the main frame with durable agave pulp. Finally, the entire board is sealed with sap from the tequila plant. The end product is a toxin-free board that is both sustainable and naturally sourced.
Sustainable Agave Surfboards
This Surfboard is Made Entirely from Sustainable Agave Materials
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials - Opportunity for businesses to explore the use of alternative and eco-friendly materials in product manufacturing.
2. Circular Economy - Opportunity to implement a closed-loop system by repurposing waste materials and creating new products.
3. Green Sports Equipment - Opportunity to develop sports equipment made from sustainable materials to promote eco-consciousness among athletes and consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Surfboard Manufacturing - Potential for surfboard manufacturers to integrate sustainable materials into their production processes.
2. Agave Farming - Opportunity for agave farmers to diversify their revenue streams by selling agave materials to sustainable product manufacturers.
3. Alcohol Distillation - Potential for distilleries to collaborate with other industries to find innovative uses for byproducts, such as agave pulp.