Serious stuff? Forced out of business by environmental regulations, Clark Foam leaves a void in the market which others are struggling to fill. Shortages and rising prices in the short term and perhaps fundamental questions over the environmental viability of polyurethane blanks in the longer term?

• Surfer Mag: Clark Foam Apocalypse: Some Board Builders See Light Ahead While Clamoring to Fill Clark Foam Void
• BBC: Wave of despair hits surf world.

Is it sustainable? What are alternatives?