Media List
Notable Articles:
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Forbes Magazine: “When Green is Rad” by Todd Woody |
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Surfline: “There is No “I” In Green” by Andrew Lewis |
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Transworld Business: “The ECOBOARD Project” by Kailee Bradstreet |
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The Orange County Register: “From Waste to The Waves” by Aaron Orlowski Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 |
General:
Climate Progress (August 1, 2013 – online)
“Endless Summer: How Climate Change Could Wipe Out Surfing” by Kiley Kroh
An online piece, featuring Sustainable Surf’s Kevin Whilden, speaking on the potential harsh realities surfers and their favorite breaks face in the light of continued rapid climate change
95.5 KLOS (July 30, 2013 – online)
“Review: SeaChange Fundraising Event”
Recap of the fun-filled festivities that went down at the SeaChange Fundraising event in Malibu, hosted by Sustainable Surf and the LAWaterkeeper
OC Weekly (July 13, 2013-print & online)
“Orange County’s Action-Sports Companies Are Trying to Go Eco Before It’s Too Late” by Andrew Asch
In depth article highlighting Sustainable Surf, among other companies, and their common goal of “greening up” action sports industries
Forbes Magazine (April 20, 2012 –print & online)
“When Green is Rad” by Todd Woody
Comprehensive article detailing Sustainable Surf’s leadership and various programs that are pushing the surf industry to become truly sustainable
The Inertia (August 2, 2012)
“Sustainable Development and Surfing”
Article highlighting Sustainable Surf’s various initiatives set to transform the surf industry
Waste to Waves:
Tenton Gravity Research (July 15, 2013 – online)
“Trend Talk: Sustainable Surfboards” by Heather Hansman”
An online piece focusing on the rise of sustainable surfboards, providing information on what constitutes one and where you can get your own with the help of Sustainable Surf
Surfer Magazine (June Issue 2013)
“Trash to Slash: Waste to Waves is Turning Discarded Foam Into Custom Surfboards”
Insight into the Waste to Waves program, how it works, and its vast potential to shift consumer
preferences towards buying recycled content surfboards.
The Orange County Register (San Clemente) (May 9, 2013)
“From Waste to The Waves: San Clemente resident’s movement to recycle foam waste and remold it into surfboards is meant to save resources and changed hearts”
An in-depth article articulating the vision behind the nonprofit “Sustainable Surf”, as well as how its Waste to Waves program and partners are pushing progress towards creating a truly sustainable surf industry.
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ESPN (April 5, 2012)
“Turning Recycled Foam into Surfboards”
Article featuring Sustainable Surf’s Waste to Waves program
ABC News (January 20, 2012)
“Surfers Test Cost-Effective Way to Recycle Styrofoam”
Article focusing on Waste to Wave program by Sustainable Surf
Volcom Pipe Pro 2013
“New Future Updates From The North Shore”
Story on Waste to Waves pilot program in HI adopted by surf shop Tropical Rush in Haleiwa
Spy Optic
“Spy Partners with Sustainable Surf”
The ECOBOARD Project:
99.7 Now!(September 15,2013)
“Built For Speed Surfboard Contest”
Details on how to enter to win the “ECOBOARD Project” surfboard featured in the ‘Built for Speed’ exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences
Redbull (June 15, 2013 – online)
“R(B)&D: Green is Good” by Lewis Samuels”
Awesome summary of the ECOBOARD project accompanied by a Q&A between article author, Lewis Samuels, and Sustainable Surf Co-Founder Michael Stewart
Transworld Surf business (March 19, 2013)
“Superbrand Surfboards: An Office Tour with Marketing Director Paul Brewer”
Superbrand makes ECOBOARDs from recycled EPS foam and garners positive feedback from pro-surfer Clay Marzo.
Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (Feb 21, 2013)
“SIMA endorses the ECOBOARD Project to encourage the use of sustainable materials in surfboards”
SurferToday.com (Feb 22, 2013)
“Sustainable Surf Gets Green Label”
Sustainable Surf’s ECOBOARD project endorsed by SIMA
Transworld Surf Business (Feb 21, 2013)
“The ECOBOARD Project Founders On Eco-Certified Surfboard Materials & New SIMA Partnership”
Article on the official endorsement of the ECOBOARD Project by the Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA)
Outside Online (Nov 20, 2012)
“How We Can Make the Surf Industry Much More Sustainable” by Mary Catherine O’Connor
Article on the progress by Sustainable Surf to green up the surf industry.
Forbes Online (Nov 19, 2012)
“Catching the Next Wave in Sustainable Surf” by Todd Woody
Article on the ECOBOARD Project and launch party in San Francisco.
Treehugger: (Nov 8, 2012)
“First Science-Based Eco-Certification for Surfboards Aims to Reduce CO2 Emissions” by Marcia Silva
General overview of the ECOBOARD Project.
ECOBOARD Project launch party review:
Article detailing the happenings of the ECOBOARD launch party in San Francisco
Jim Moriarty (CEO Surfrider Foundation)
“Glassing a Surfboard in the Middle of A Party”
Story on the ECOBOARD Launch Party:
Jim Moriarty (CEO Surfrider Foundation)
3-piece article on building a better surfboard with reduced environmental impact
The Blank: http://sustainablesurf.org/2012/06/jim-moriarty-loves-recycled-eps-boards
The Shaper: http://www.surfrider.org/jims-blog/entry/a-better-surfboard-the-best-shaper-you-can-find
The Glassing: http://www.surfrider.org/jims-blog/entry/a-better-board-non-toxic-glassing
Jim Moriarty (CEO Surfrider Foundation)
“This Board is Made From Trash”
Article about Jim Moriarty’s newest ECOBOARD
FIREWIRE Surfboards
Story on Firewire’s partnership with Sustainable Surf’s ECOBOARD Project
FireWire
“FIREWIRE Launches New Sustainable Surfboards, Verified by Sustainable Surf”
“The ECOBOARD Project– Green Up Your Next Surfboard”Article discussing what goes into making an ECOBOARD and why the concept it important for the surfing community
FireWire Scores another 1st with the ECOBOARD Project
FIREWIRE; 1st global surfboard brand to offer major “green chemistry update” to popular board models, built to meet ECOBOARD benchmarks
SIMA Endorses the ECOBOARD Project
Sustainable Surf blog post on the ECOBOARD Project endorsement by SIMA
Sustainable Surf at Waterman’s Ball
ECOBOARD surfboard auctioned off at Waterman’s Ball
Sustainable Surf Backdoors the Sustainable Brands 2012 Conference
Sustainable Surf represents surf industry at 6th annual “Sustainable Brands Conference (2012)” in San Diego
Social Media Highlights:
FaceBook: Kelly Slater’s new 2013 Channel Islands quiver gets a few ECOBOARDS
Deep Blue Surfing Events:
The Quicksilver and Roxy Initiative (September 8, 2013)
“The Roxy and Quicksilver Pro France, Two ‘Deep Blue Surfing Events’“
Article detailing the commitment of Quicksilver and Roxy in their efforts to green up their 2013 pro contests held in France, with the help of Sustainable Surf
Surfline News (April 22, 2013)
“There is No “I” In Green: One non-profits push to set a standard of sustainability for professional surfing”
Article focused on Sustainable Surf’s genesis, its growing momentum fueled by partnerships with surf industry leaders (i.e. Ripcurl, Volcom), and their potential collaboration with the ASP to make each surf event a ‘Deep Blue Surfing Event’.
Transworld Surf Business (April 10, 2013)
“Derek Sabori on Volcom’s New Environmental Project & Loss Reporting & Pipe Pro’s Deep Blue Designation”
Article on Volcom’s pioneering efforts to raise the bar for other surf brands on what it means to be a true sustainable brand, and how the Deep Blue Surfing event program is a key component in their new strategy.
“Association of Surfing Professionals-NA Partners With Sustainable Surf to Produce Green Guidelines for events”
Article on the ASP’s partnership with Sustainable Surf for 2012 season, offering
Green guidelines for all ASP North America events.
Shop-Eat-Surf (April 10, 2013)
“Volcom Embarks on Big Sustainability Effort Under New Owner”
Article addresses Volcom’s transition to becoming a true sustainable brand, and their partnership with Sustainable Surf to help turn the Volcom Pipe Pro into a sustainable event
Surfline.com (July 26, 2012)
“Volcom Fiji Pro Obtains Deep Blue Surf Event Status”
Volcom (May 30,2012)
“Volcom Fiji Pro aligns with numerous partners to tackle sustainability in its inaugural event”
ASP World Tour (December 13, 2011)
“Green is Gold at the Rip Curl Pro Search”
Final Sustainability Report for the Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco
SFGate (October, 31 2011)
“Sustainable Surf and Rip Curl Produce Super Green Contest in San Francisco”
Sustainable Surf’s critical involvement in the Rip Curl Search in San Francisco
Videos:
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| Clay Marzo at his home away from home in West Oz absolutely ripping on an ECOBOARD! | Clay Marzo spends a week in Western Australia ripping on a couple of ECOBOARDS shaped by SUPERbrand |
| Clay Marzo at his home away from home in West Oz absolutely ripping on an ECOBOARD! | Clay Marzo spends a week in Western Australia ripping on a couple of ECOBOARDS shaped by SUPERbrand |
| ABC San Francisco segment on Sustainable Surf’s innovative Waste to Waves program | Clay Marzo made a trip out to Cali thanks to his board sponsor SUPERbrand and is riding a couple of their shaped ECOBOARDS |
| Waste To Waves densifier story explaining how waste styrofoam can be collected and reprocessed into surfboard blanks | Waste To Waves video showcasing how the program works |
| Clay Marzo riding an ECOBOARD at a few of his favorite spots in Maui | Torrey Meister ripping on his first attempt at riding an ECOBOARD |
| Rob Machado & Reef celebrate Earth Day in Ocean Side while showcasing the Waste to Waves project | Volcom Pipe Pro 2013 – Sustainable by Design – featuring Volcom’s various partners (i.e. Sustainable Surf) that helped achieve its mission of creating a true sustainable event |
| Sustainable Surf’s own athlete and ambassador, Alison Teal, testing out the main modes of transportation at Cloudbreak | Aqua Surf Shop hosts Waste to Waves program and talks about its success |
| Greenest Contest Yet: 2011 Rip Curl Search San Francisco | Waste to Waves- logistics on how the program works |