Archive for October, 2009
Columbia Sportswear has recently launched a new initiative called A Box Life that allows its online customers to choose to receive their orders in a used box rather than a new one. But what’s super neato, is that each box comes with it’s own little QR code that you can… Read the rest
The Great Lakes account for 20% of fresh water on earth. 35 million people and their livelihoods are dependent on it. But the water, as many other places on earth, is under threat by toxins, sewage and invasive species. Waterlife tells the story of the Great Lakes and the importance … Read the rest
I couldn’t resist. But yes, we are fully aware of how horrible this is. But hey, if you can’t take a joke, then–… Read the rest
Here at Wend, we have a soft spot for dogooders all over the world, but as a surfer, I have soft spot for groups that protect the ocean. But when that save the ocean group’s sole mission is to protect the world’s surf breaks, I get downright giddy. Check out… Read the rest
Big name artists like Chris Jordan have shown us that art and activism go hand in hand. Here in Portland, RIPPLE is taking advantage of that movement, hosting a great event on November 7th featuring artwork made with river debris collected at the recent We Love Clean Rivers river cleanup.… Read the rest
Our mission is “…the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches for all people…” File this under enjoyment.
Something happened in the mid to late 80s. Joel Tudor was in his early teens and connecting “youth,” “fun,” and “longboard.” Of course that’s an oversimplification… there were others that never … Read the rest
You remember Hypercolor — those weird multicolored t-shirts that changed with your body heat. They were the rage of the early 90s, and I’m sure some of you still have a few stacked at the back of the closet. Well, if you do, it’s time to switch them out for… Read the rest
Most people that take cruise ships have no idea what happens to their sewage and other waste. If cruise ships are three miles out, they can dump it.
Yes. Cruise ships, which are increasingly the size of small cities, are using our oceans as their sewers.
First time I heard… Read the rest
To be specific, over 1,000,000 sea birds die every year because they ingest single-use plastics. Birds can’t digest plastic. Plastic gets stuck in their digestive system and then they die.
Here are a few more photos of what sea bird deaths look like. These photos were taken by Chris Jordan,… Read the rest
(above, Maldives cabinet with scuba instructors preparing for the symbolic underwater cabinet meeting, courtesy The Guardian UK)
With climate change, The Maldives could sink. And that’s why President Nasheed has become such a vocal 350.0rg supporter. I believe he runs the only country in the world that is actually saving… Read the rest
