Ocean based environmental degradation and destruction is at an all-time high. According to National Geographic “about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.” So, as surfers, what can we do […]
The cigarette board, a surfboard design made with a core of discarded cigarette butts for the purpose of raising awareness about waste entering the ocean, has been around for a while now. With a movie in the making and ongoing fundraising campaigns to support the cause, the project is picking up steam as it goes. […]
4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered every year according to Ciggy Board Boys, Ben Judkins and Taylor Lane. Enough of that waste finds its way into the ocean to present a serious problem. Instead of simply harping on the issue or putting blinders up, Judkins and Lane came up with a creative way to raise […]
As surfing continues to attract an ever-increasing population of humans, the amount of surfboards being deployed also continues to rise. But what happens to surfboards as their short life-span plays out? A significant percentage end up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation and waste. While absolute sustainability within the surf industry may be a long […]
Most surf wax is made from petrochemical based materials like paraffin. While there are organic options out there, they tend to be overlooked by the mainstream surf population. Most of us who surf (there are millions these days) apply paraffin based wax to our boards repeatedly, building up a grippy base, before scraping it off, […]
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaning up and preserving coastal areas, Save The Waves is about more than simply preserving surf spots. As it states on their website, “Save The Waves protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, economics, and direct action.” With proactive […]
“Over 8 million tons of plastic enter our seas every year and a huge contributor to this fact is the wax we put onto our boards.” – Adam Harriden, owner at GoodSurfWax – Finding ways to be part of the solution rather than the problem of plastic pollution and petrochemical waste takes little more than […]
“If we’re capable of destroying something, we’re also capable of changing things for good.” — Parley for the Oceans and Corona are teaming up to make an impact on the spread of plastic pollution in the oceans. As part of this effort they’ve challenged the public to take a stand, or more specifically make a […]
Surf vans are iconic. Surfers have been traveling and living in them for decades. From the vintage Volkswagen Bus and Ford Econoline, to customized Sprinters and conversion vans, there are no shortage of inspiring examples. The only downside to these beach-side apartments on wheels seems to be fuel efficiency. While they tend to guzzle gas […]
The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) based in San Francisco is entering its fifteenth year of operation. On offer, once again, is a great series of films ranging in category from “marine science and industry to sports and adventure.” Program 5, the surfing section of the festival, is set to run on Friday, March 9, […]