Jim's Blog — Culture Shifting
February 27, 2012
Reinventing activism
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
What will Surfrider be in the future? We will be a network that is constantly learning from itself, getting better and becoming more potent... all for our coasts.
January 23, 2012
A network that learns from itself
Topics: Strategy Chapters Campaigns Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
Surfrider strives to become a network that learns from itself... for the benefit of our coasts.
January 18, 2012
Pet fish
Topics: Kids Ads Fish Communications Culture Shifting Water Quality
This is one of the coolest videos connected to our mission that I've ever seen.
December 13, 2011
How we will change the world in 2012
Topics: Victories Chapters Campaigns Activism Culture Shifting
Surfrider Foundation's 250,000 supporters, activists and members will change the world in 2012. I know this with certainty.
December 05, 2011
Waste to waves, from trash to… slash
Topics: Waves Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism Oil Pollution Plastics Surfing
What better way to recycle EPS foam than into a surfboard blank. I'm not sure I can think of a better way. Nope, I can't.
November 21, 2011
One more surfer for change
Topics: Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
We're always stoked to see one more surfer understand the larger impact of their daily decisions. Kyle Thiermann not only pulls airs and pulls in... now he's helping pull surfers into understanding the impact of their actions.
November 15, 2011
Sarah’s aha moment
Topics: Stories Activism Culture Shifting
San Diego Surfrider maven shares her aha moment.
November 01, 2011
Shored Up. A documentary about our disappearing coasts and our irrational urge to live on the edge
Topics: Coastal development Culture Shifting
Check out Shored Up, a film about the force of nature meeting the force of man. It's a Kickstarter campaign, check it out.
October 21, 2011
How valuable is a friend?
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
We tend to miss the value of innovations early on.
October 13, 2011
Picking up trash wherever you are
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
Think global, inspire locals. Then get out of their way.
October 05, 2011
Powershift (what current events mean for Surfrider)
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
Quite a bit seems to be happening in the world, it's an extension of a shift that started a while ago and our coasts may benefit from it all.
September 26, 2011
Surfrider on the African continent
Topics: Chapters Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
The idea of coastal preservation knows no boundaries.
September 23, 2011
Plastic found at the ends of the earth
Topics: Culture Shifting Plastics Water Quality
There are no pristine coasts... anywhere.
September 03, 2011
Pouring our money into the ocean
Topics: Events Coastal development Economics Coastal armoring Culture Shifting
We just watched Hurricane Irene sweep up the East Coast. Another hurricane is brewing in the Gulf. What are we learning about our coasts?
August 15, 2011
Lessons from the music industry
Topics: Strategy Culture Shifting
Are there lessons to be learned from the (seemingly failing) music industry? Yep.
August 11, 2011
How to start a movement
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting
A few simple lessons in this 3 minute video. Dare to stand out. Nurture your initial followers. Encourage others to follow. Dancing helps.
August 10, 2011
Pro surf contests get (more) sustainable in Brazil
Topics: Events Waves Culture Shifting DIY Activism Surfing
Most of us have been to surf contests. They take place in perhaps the most natural state of all types of contests... so why can't they also lead the way regarding sustainability?
June 24, 2011
Nothing trendy about conservation
Topics: Coastal development Kids Joy Culture Shifting
The older we get the more clearly we see how few things are truly new or innovative. The truth is that there is nothing trendy about conservation. It's a simple concept which is timeless. Protect the things you love.
June 02, 2011
Activism finally moves to the phone
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
We have computers in our pockets. It's about time we start using them for some good.
May 16, 2011
Returning 10,000 pieces of trash to it’s owners
Topics: Beaches Culture Shifting Plastics
Surfrider Brazil helps people understand they shouldn't trash the beach by... sending the trash back to them.
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