Project Blank is founded on conscious, honest decisions, and blends quality and affordability with environmentally considered products. And we’re always looking for ways to move forward sustainably and transparently, so if you have any suggestions or want to partner with us, please get in touch
From product design, chosen materials and manufacturing methods to our packaging, delivery and partnerships, sustainability is at the very centre of our ethos.
We plant one tree with every order. We aim to plant 20,000 trees worldwide by 2022
We remove 1.2kg rubbish from the ocean with every order! By 2022, we aim to remove 24,000kg
We offset 10kg carbon with every order in an aim to offset 200t by 2022
Design
Most premium surf supplies that are sustainable can get overwhelmingly expensive and sometimes compromise functionality. But more affordable options typically skimp on quality and are less ethical. Project Blank products blend affordability, functionality and sustainability. Our ‘blank’ branding equals timeless style (no need to replace your gear every year) and reduces the use of toxic inks.
Materials
Every single product has been designed to do a little better for the planet while remaining flexible, warm, durable and affordable.
Made in sustainable bluesign® approved fabric mills, Dope Dye Yarn is non-toxic and has been treated with an anti-fade colouring treatment. It’s use reduces Co2 emissions by 2.7kg or 24% per wetsuit.
This water-based glue replaces traditionally harmful solvent-based chemicals.
Rubber made from recycled car tyres reduces landfill waste and significantly reduces energy consumption and Co2 emissions by 72%.
Instead of using harmful petroleum-based chemicals, calcium carbonate from limestone is used as a greener alternative.
Each wetsuit in our eco range is made from 45 recycled plastic bottles (P.E.T)!
Manufacturing
All Project Blank surf supplies are manufactured in a green facility equipped with solar panels. This green energy generates over 6 million kilowatts of energy per year, saving 130,834 trees every year and over 7 million kg Co2 so far.
As a bluesign® System Partner, our manufacturing facility ensures sustainable textile production, meeting the world’s most demanding textile standards as it relates to energy, water and chemical usage.
The use of its innovative fabric dyeing machines reduces water and energy usage by 60%, while its dying process conserves 104l water and reduces its carbon footprint by 26% per kg of fabric.
To drastically reduce landfill, we use neoprene made from recycled car tyres. And over 5,000kg leftover neoprene waste every year is turned into qualified products, eliminating our own landfill contribution further.
Solar Panels save 130,834 trees every year and 7m+ kg Co2 so far
Dyeing machines reduce water and energy usage by 60%, saving 104l water and 26%kg Co2 per kg fabric
5,000kg+ neoprene waste saved from landfill every year
Delivery
Packaging is made to throw away, so it’s important we don’t use any plastics (which can take up to 1000 years to break down). Instead, our biodegradable bags are made from plant-based materials like cornstarch and wheat, which break down in 3-6 months. Keeping your order safe and sound, these bags are securely packaged in recycled cardboard which can be recycled easily from home.
Partnerships
While we’re proud of our own green initiatives, we know we’re greater together. To accelerate positive change, we’ve joined forces with some incredible sustainable projects giving back to the planet.
Ecologi plants trees to reduce our carbon footprint. We work with Ecologi to plant one tree for every order you make. Before long, we’ll have grown a forest that helps to combat our climate crisis.
The award-winning Seabin Project collects trash, oil, fuel and detergents from the oceans. Donating a portion of each order removes 1.2kg rubbish in their ocean cleanup.
Ecologi also funds other crucial climate projects to reduce the planet’s increasing carbon emissions. Via these projects we offset 10kg of carbon with each order.
You shouldn’t have to choose between sustainability, functionality and affordability. Shop for Blank surf supplies to feel good surfing and do good for the planet.
