British surfing champion Lucy Campbell says surfing industry ‘needs to change’ to be more eco conscious

Lucy Campbell, one of the UK’s best surfers, has spoken out about the role the surfing industry has played in environmental issues. Campbell criticised the sport for relying on boards and wetsuits mass-produced from petrochemicals that create tonnes of waste every year.

The seven time British champion told the BBC that the top brands in the industry “need to change”. She went on to say she would only work with brands that have a clear sustainability ethos, adding: "It’s often hard to turn down a big paycheck, if they’re a brand that isn’t sustainable, but it’s definitely more worthwhile in the long run.”