As scuba divers and freedivers, we are all aware of the devastating impact of plastic on our land and water environments.

PADI issues millions of plastic c-cards every year (and they make millions of dollars every year by issuing replacement cards). Plastic lasts up to 400 years, but it will break into little pieces, absorb toxins and pollute our land, river and ocean environment along the way. 

PADI charges people to have an electronic card (e-card).

I started diving in 2000. I have accumulated more than 20 useless pieces of plastic during that time (including Project Aware and commerative  "Valued Member" cards). 

Most agencies went fully digital a few years ago. It is possible to look up someone's credentials on a phone, computer and tablet. 

As an industry leader, shouldn't PADI be fighting plastic pollution instead of contributing to the problem?

By signing my petition, you agree with the above and would like to see PADI:

a) phase out plastic c-cards

b) make it FREE to have an e-card, instead of being "punished" for making a green choice.

c) cut down on the packaging for their learning materials and choose sustainable options instead.

d) encourage other scuba and freediving manufacturers to use ocean plastic and recycled ghost nets in their products instead of using virgin plastic.

Thank you for signing.