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father-daughter duo transforms surfboard waste into furniture and everyday objects

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Hall 5 studio (Ignacio and Carlota Abaitua) has developed an artisanal process to transform surfboard manufacturing waste—solidified polyester resin and fiberglass that would otherwise be discarded—into functional furniture and everyday objects containing 50-70% recycled material, with two distinct product collections launched in early 2024.

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