Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
Going Like Sixty — September 3, 2008 — Eco
References: krislovett
What happens to old skateboards when they are totally cratered? They become watches, or rings, or stair steps. At Roartocket Skateboard School (check it out - it’s in Toronto!) they decided that stair steps made of old skateboards would be the way to go.
Nixon also decided to use skateboard decks to make a very cool watch called the Rotolog RePly.
Recycling these is a great idea as its estimated that 100,000 decks a month enter the waste stream in the U.S. alone.
Nixon also decided to use skateboard decks to make a very cool watch called the Rotolog RePly.
Recycling these is a great idea as its estimated that 100,000 decks a month enter the waste stream in the U.S. alone.
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Skateboard Recycling — Developing innovative product solutions using old skateboards, such as furniture or wearable accessories.
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Upcycling in Education — Incorporating sustainability into design curriculum by reusing materials to create functional objects, such as stair steps.
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Circular Economy in Action — Adopting circular practices by extending the life of skateboards through creative repurposing.
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Skateboarding — Opportunities to integrate sustainable design practices into skateboarding equipment manufacturing.
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Fashion and Accessories — Using reclaimed skateboard materials for jewelry, watches, and other wearable items.
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Education and Training — Exploring opportunities to embed sustainability and circular economy practices into design and art school curriculums.
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