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Step by step for the protection of our oceans
For over 50 years, SCUBAPRO has been committed to diving and marine conservation. From optimizing materials and manufacturing techniques, to sponsoring conservation organizations, to the work of Deep Elite Ambassadors, SCUBAPRO's main concern is to support ocean conservation.
Creating awareness for the oceans and encouraging divers to get involved in environmental protection is the goal. SCUBAPRO has partnerships with Mission Blue, Galapagos National Parks, Conservation International, WWF, Antinea Foundation, San Diego Oceans Foundation, REEF, National Marine Life Center, Sharkproject, SOS Sea Turtles, Ozeankind, Yaqu Pacha and many more.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
SCUBAPRO dive apparel is the greenest - or bluest, if you will - in the industry. In 2012, SCUBAPRO was the first manufacturer to use X-Foam neoprene. In 2017, again as the first manufacturer, it followed up with solvent-free Aqua Alpha adhesive on Everflex suits. Today, all SCUBAPRO drysuits, wetsuits, shortys, head hoods and gloves thicker than 1.5 mm are made with this adhesive. In addition, SCUBAPRO's neoprene standards include the use of only environmentally friendly spin-dyed yarns, ingredients from recycled tires and 100% petroleum-free limestone.
"SCUBAPRO was one of the first brands to abandon the use of petroleum-based neoprene in favor of neoprene made from limestone. With the development of the Everflex 3/2 No Zip, we tried to make a natural-based neoprene suit. We were the first to use solvent-free adhesives for fabric production and suit assembly, complying with REACH regulations for toxin-free production processes. Having had the opportunity to spend time with workers in the production chain, I can say that this is a serious milestone in ensuring their health and developing a more environmentally friendly neoprene." Nicolas Vincent, SCUBAPRO Product Manager Dive Wear & Bags
RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING.
As part of its Responsible Packaging program, SCUBAPRO is gradually reducing the use of plastic packaging. Some measures that have already been implemented:
- Masks in recycled boxes or protective containers that can be used sustainably for transport and storage of accessories.
- Footies in reusable cloth bags that can be used for transport and storage and as wash or shoe bags.
- Headgear, neoprene mask straps, gloves, and other accessories shipped on recycled label cards as packaging.
- Regulators, computers and regulator maintenance kits are shipped in cardboard packaging without plastic.
- Fins in recycled cardboard boxes or in mesh bags that can be used for transportation and storage or as bags for marine debris during diving.
Complete elimination of plastic and reduction of total packaging are the goals of the Responsible Packaging program. Innovative packaging solutions for other products will be introduced in the near future.
For more information, visit: www.scubapro.eu/scubapro-cares
Our partners:
http://www.meeresstiftung.de/
http://www.aldebaran.org/
https://ozeankind.de/
https://theoceansavers.de/
https://yaqupacha.de/
https://fishact.org/
https://www.planblue.com/
https://www.bshrp.org/
https://elasmocean.org/
And each of our divers!