Enviro Art & Design
Earth Day is fast approaching. And though it isn’t quite April 22nd yet, there’s no harm in celebrating the planet early, so we’re here to show you a trailer for an incredibly powerful, melancholic documentary film, The Last Continent.
The Last Continent … Read the restdocuments a group of scientists for 430
The 5Point Film Festival began in 2007 as a way to–through film–celebrate and inspire adventure of all kinds while promoting recreation with a conscience. As its fourth annual event draws nearer, event founder, Julie Kennedy, comments on what the 5Point Festival is, and has become. “Our vision this year–and every… Read the rest
This video was compiled from out of 50,000 still shots of the Northern Lights, taken in Northern Norway. The result is a slow moving montage of the auroras as they make their way over a variety of landscapes including water, snow and cityscape.
The beauty of this compilation is outstanding,… Read the rest
Take a minute and a half and watch the above short video, “Pointless Plastic,” submitted by Erin Feinblatt. Although it wasn’t officially one of the 10 weekly winners, it deserves honorable mention for its call to action in regards to single use plastic bottles. What’s more, it’s a fine work… Read the rest
If you’ve never actually heard the word ‘zoetrope‘ before right now, you’re probably not alone. But, without even realizing it, you probably know what it is. Defined by the dictionary, it is, “a 19th-century optical toy consisting of a cylinder with a series of pictures on the inner surface that,… Read the rest
To Vote: Go here to view the contestants’ submissions and write the name of your favorite contestant in the comments section at the bottom of the post.… Read the rest
Ten weeks ago, folks around the country began submitting works of art for the Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest, which called for
In this video, “Green Tunnel,” the 2,200-mile-long, six months or more of travel it takes for most people to walk the Appalachian Trail is condensed (and “re-interpreted”) into just five minutes of stop-motion. It’s pretty amazing, to say the least. And could be used as a tool for people planning… Read the rest
The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Krissy Halkes, who submitted this plastic installation, “Tasteless.” Here’s how Krissy described her plastic-inspired piece of art:
Trying to come up with an idea for this contest i thought about the jar of plastic caps that sits on … Read the rest
What does it mean to be a photographer? What does it mean to be a photographer who captures adventure? What does it mean to capture surf? This outstanding and, we believe, truly inspiring short film shows us the answers to these questions while touching on the subjects of life, happiness… Read the rest
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia announced Tuesday a new initiative to promote environmental causes through the sale of popular music. Backed by bands Pearl Jam, The Bad Plus and Toad the West Sprocket, along with performers Jack Johnson and Brett Dennen, the company aims to let customers support conservation efforts for… Read the rest
The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Rachel Gingold, who submitted this painting made of acrylic paint blended with broken CDs. Here’s how Rachel described her plastic-inspired piece of art:
The roots of this tree suggest it was once large and majestic. In this painting, … Read the rest
The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Barbara Crudeli, who submitted this statement, written with straws. Here’s what she had to say about her plastic-inspired piece of art:
JUST SAY NO to plastic straws. Plastic straws are not recycled in most cities and it is … Read the rest
Photojournalists Morrigan McCarthy and Alan Winslow are heading out on another great cycling adventure. On the heels of their 11,000-mile bike around America called Project Tandem, the two once again are riding and recording the ideas of the many people they meet along the way. Last time they collected the… Read the rest
The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Carla Goldberg, who submitted this eerily beautiful wave sculpture made of Plexiglas. Here’s what Carla had to say about her plastic-inspired piece of art:
“Big Wave” is made from the end cuts left over from cutting Plexiglas in … Read the rest
When it comes to supporting non-profits, I’m in it for the money. I expect a worthwhile return on my investment in some form of quantifiable currency I can bank on. Same goes for gear companies who boast about their giving to charity. When I lay out cold hard cash I… Read the rest
