# Beer Can Surfboards Rich Morrison's Enviro Surf Art Series is For the Eco-Friendly Dude By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-morrison References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/06/beer-can-surfbo.php#5) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Enviro-Surf-Art-Series/110198125702175) Surf season is almost fully upon us and that means that San Diego-based artist Rich Morrison can really put his new Beer Can Surfboard to test soon. Yes, you read right, Rich Morrison has built an incredibly [eco-friendly surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology) made out of 72 [recycled beer cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faber-faber-beak). Created in collaboration with [master surfboard maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard) Gary Seagraves, Rich Morrison's Beer Can Surfboard is definitely unique. Combining two of the surfer's ultimate loves (drinking/partying and surfing), it also focuses on their more innate appreciation for nature and the environment. Rich Morrison's Beer Can Surfboard was essentially made by burying the used cans in polyurethane and epoxy, which ends up providing a lightweight, yet stiff center core for the board. It is part of Rich Morrison's Enviro Surf Art Series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Surfboards:** Opportunity for surfboard manufacturers to explore sustainable materials and production methods. - **Collaborative Artistic Ventures:** Artists and craftsmen can collaborate to create unique and innovative products, blending art and functionality. - **Upcycling in Sports Equipment:** The use of recycled materials in sports equipment opens up opportunities for environmentally-conscious brands to create innovative and eco-friendly products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Surfboard Manufacturing:** Surfboard manufacturers can integrate sustainable materials and production techniques to meet the demand for eco-friendly surfboards. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore collaborations to create functional art pieces that appeal to both environmental consciousness and the sports industry. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Sports equipment manufacturers can embrace upcycling and sustainable practices to develop innovative and eco-friendly product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradoxal-surfboards.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Surfing-Centric Podcast Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcast-series.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Coastal Charity-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbodied-ale.md) - [DIY Beer Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Bread Surplus-Created Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycling-food-trend.md)