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Discarded Masks Used To Create Eco-Friendly Surfboards At Torrance Company

Roll started out this initiative by going out to pick up discarded masks on the side of the road.

TORRANCE (CBSLA) — A Los Angeles County teen came up with the idea to upcycle coronavirus masks and turn them into sustainable surfboards.

19-year-old Ford Roll of Burbank, who at the time was sweeping floors at eco-surfboard company Earth Technologies, presented his vision to the team and ended up with a promotion and high product demand.

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