Today is national Up-Cycle Day and to celebrate we want to highlight a company in Southern California that takes old snowboards that would end up landfills and gives them a new life by transforming them into skateboards. Alegre Boards got its start in garage where the founder was staring at a old snowboard collecting dust in the rafter and thought “free your board and your mind will follow.” What started as fun experiment has grown into a full blown business and the product is sweet. If you’re interested in turning heads as you cruise down the street and supporting an environmentally friendly business you can check out Alegre’s full inventory HERE:
Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier