TGB's favorite World Surf League surfer Adrian Buchan with Rosy Hodge ("these headphones are super dakine"), Frank Solomon, Greg Long and Ramon Navarro help run a Surf Therapy session with Waves for Change
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Adrian Buchan, Rosy Hodge, Frank Solomon, Greg Long & Ramon Navarro went out to Port Elizabeth with Waves for Change to run a group of under privileged youth through a Surf Therapy session
"When Surf Meets Science It's Pretty Awesome" - via World Surf League BBC Earth Alucia Productions#OurBluePlanet Watch 8 Reasons Surfing Blows Our Minds – Part 1: youtu.be/CKSSkXcRf0Y Plus, read more @ BBC: www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170622-...
If you're ever in Southern California a stop The Ecology Center is a must. A VISSLA Q+A w/ the super rad Mr. Marks -
"At 16 I decided to do whatever I could to do what was best for the ocean. Along the way, I learned that agriculture is the number one negative impact on the ocean. That statistic inspired me to do my part to design systems that could nourish us, while nourishing the ocean (and environment)."
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Evan Marks is the Founder and Director of The Ecology Center. Located in San Juan Capistrano, California, The Ecology Center is a non-profit eco-education ...Surf Splendor, clip of the week material. Well done Outside Magazine. w/ Corey Colapinto and VISSLA
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Wandering Attention is a short video from Traut Films that blends surfing footage with a meditation on all of life's big, important questions. Surfer Corey Colapinto takes pride in pushing the limits ...Cuckoo for (VISSLA) Coconut Boardshorts - Cocotex x Repreve
"Turns out that coconut husks blended with polyester are a perfect material to make boardshorts out of. Thanks to a process called Cocotex®, the overlooked “waste” is turned into an activated carbon fabric. And the properties of this fabric are everything you could ever wish for in a pair of trunks."
Upcycled Coconut Stretch Boardshorts
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“During my study at university, environmental impact was ingrained into us when designing, I guess I’ve tied that into my artwork by upcycling old good..."
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WHO would have thought that a repurposed surfboard would create the ultimate canvas? Having been raised on the Bellarine, the ocean has been a huge influence on Jarryn Dower’s art.I watched Chasing Coral this week, stunningly beautiful and equally as frightening. A must watch.
New To Netflix: 'Chasing Coral' Sheds Light On Dying Reefs
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Netflix's latest nature documentary, Chasing Coral, is a provocative look at coral both beautiful and dead.Sash and I will check it out. So incredibly sad. I recently read some really stark assessments of certain sections the Great Barrier Reef. Shocking stuff.
Better for the planet and the bottom line - Smartwool's Robert Thomas:
“What I see from the consumer right now is a fast–growing passion for stories and experiences that connect them to the brands they buy,” he says. “People don’t necessarily want more stuff, they want the right stuff from the right brands. A handful of companies are doing that really well right now—selling the brand and experience and product. Those that resonate with consumers in the long term will get more business.”
via Outdoor Industry Association
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When it comes to corporate sustainability claims, Smartwool's Robert Thomas says outdoor companies need to put up or shut up. Preferably put up. That's why he's a Skip Yowell Future Leader.Where's My Office Now? Not sure, but know they are somewhere rad surfing, climbing, hiking, living life! w/ Hydro FlaskFollow Where's My Office Now through the Sedona Desert as they live their nomadic lifestyle.
“Using eco-friendly dyes is a key area of focus right now as, traditionally, it’s a water-intensive process and can involve chemicals Patagonia wants to avoid" - Julia Seltzer, Patagonia's Global Senior Marketing Manager, Sportswear.
Experimenting with Naturally Dyed Clothing - The Cleanest Line
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Forty-five years ago, the old school North American outdoor uniform was basically colored in khaki, denim blue and olive green. Not only were the colors mo
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