Preserving the sea: A guide to the recycling your diving equipment
At Beuchat International, we are passionate about exploring the ocean depths but also about protecting them. This guide aims to help you properly dispose of your used diving equipment to minimize its environmental impact.
Diving suits (neoprene)
▶ Neoprene is not recyclable in standard waste streams.
- Repair: Have your suit repaired to extend its lifespan.
- Donation: Give it to an association or a diving club.
- Specialized recycling: Check with your dive shop or waste disposal center.
- Upcycling: Turn your suit into accessories (bags, cases, etc.).
Masks, snorkels, and fins (plastic, silicone)
▶ Separate the different materials (plastic, silicone, glass).
- Plastic: Plastic recycling bin.
- Silicone: Waste disposal center or specialized collection points.
- Glass: Glass recycling bin (for mask lenses).
Diving tanks (metal)
- Scrapyard or waste disposal center: For recycling metal tanks.
Accessories (lead, nylon, etc.)
▶ Separate the different materials.
- Lead: Waste disposal center or specialized collection points.
- Nylon: Textile recycling bin or waste disposal center.
- Other metals: Scrapyard or waste disposal center.
Regulators
▶ Repair: Have your regulator repaired to extend its lifespan.
▶ Separate metal parts from plastic or rubber parts.
- Metal parts: Scrapyard or waste disposal center.
- Plastic and rubber parts: Waste disposal center.
Spearguns
▶ Separate the barrel (often wood or aluminum), the head and grip (plastic), the mechanism (metal), and the bands (rubber).
- Wooden barrel: Waste disposal center or wood treatment facility.
- Aluminum barrel and mechanism: Scrapyard or waste disposal center.
- Rubber bands and plastic parts: Waste disposal center.
Additional tips
- Regularly maintain your equipment to extend its lifespan.
- Check for local collection and recycling initiatives for diving equipment.
Conclusion
By following these guidelines, you contribute to ocean protection and the promotion of a circular economy. Thank you for your commitment!
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