Seaworld has decided to eliminate plastic bags at their theme parks. Seaworld also serves drinks out of recycled paper cups instead of plastic. They saw too many sea turtles coming in for rescue from plastic pollution. There are probably other areas of the parks that need to ban plastic and styrofoam, but this is a
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I met with a very wise friend last week and we got to talking about Earth Day 2012. He asked me, “What does this day mean to you?” Then, he presented an idea for a NEW Earth Day where all people planned to stay home, turn off the TV/computer/iphone/etc, no driving, no consuming, no shopping,
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One of the most frequent questions we receive from our clients is how do I get rid of using plastic bottles at large events. Last weekend, I was attending a Stand Up Paddle clinic on the bay in San Diego. Once our group completed our Waterman’s Workout, we were gifted with a bottle water. I
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Agents 99′ Juli Schulz received WPA’s certification for Stand Up Paddle Fitness this past weekend. The instruction was given by the World Paddle Association in San Diego at the Yolo Board Shop. Look for Juli paddling with Pro SUP Shop to offer lessons and fitness clinics this summer at various locations around Marina Del Rey,
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I have been fortune to attend a Zero Waste Certificate Program by the California Resource Recovery Association (C.R.R.A.) this fall at Santa Monica College. I was apprehensive when accepted to the 10-week program but have learned so much about Zero Waste and how it’s a huge solution to climate change. What is Zero Waste? Before this
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SAVE THE DATE FOR: LA GREEN DRINKS & SURFRIDER HALLOWEEN EVENT CALLED TRASHER’S BALL HAPPENING ON OCTOBER 13, 2011. SEE THE FACEBOOK INVITE AT: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140869269341651
On the morning of Saturday, September 17, every beach, lake and waterway in California hosts a beach cleanup for CA Coastal Cleanup Day to pick up the trash, cigarette butts, plastics and more. CCD was organized by Heal the Bay all over Los Angeles and Surfrider West LA/Malibu managed the Venice Beach Pier site. With an
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Love this animation that breaks down sustainability:
Here are the facts about BANNING STYROFOAM IN CALIFORNIA. SUPPORT SB568! SB 568 (Lowenthal) Polystyrene Food Containers As Amended 5/24/2011 Background Sheet Purpose To help mitigate the detrimental effects polystyrene is having on our waterways, storm drains and marine life. Summary SB 568 would prohibit a food vendor or restaurant on or after January 1,
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