by Beth | Oct 5, 2011 | Education
This is a very impactful video of a presentation given by photographer Chris Jordan, who specializes in large-scale works that depict the magnitude of our consumerism and its impact on our environment. In one of the most emotional presentations at PopTech 2009, Jordan...
by Beth | Sep 27, 2011 | Attractions, Education, Travel Destinations, Vacation getaways
My husband Bill and I spent the past week in Marina del Rey, CA and while we were visiting Fisherman’s Village, we looked in the water and saw this garbage floating by the docks. Pelicans nearby snagged some bait from a local fisheman. I wonder how many of them...
by Beth | Sep 8, 2011 | Activities, Education, Good Causes
Come on out this afternoon to the 4th Annual Taste of the Harbor celebration at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. There will be live music, food and wine from local area restaurants and wineries. Raffle and prizes too! Proceeds will benefit the O’Neill Sea Oddssey...
by Beth | Sep 4, 2011 | Education, Good Causes
I love it when art meets science, which is why I have chosen to back The Clipperton Project on Kickstarter. Clipperton in an uninhabited island located 1250 km from the Mexican coast. The Clipperton Project has invited a group of 16 artists and scientists, from 7...
by Beth | Aug 23, 2011 | Education, Good Causes
I was fortunate to attend this plastic to fuel technology demonstration presented by The Clean Oceans Project and I was amazed and encouraged that we are finally addressing the dreaded problem of plastic waste choking our oceans. Share this: Click to share on...
by Beth | Aug 1, 2011 | Education, Good Causes
In this video, shot at the Electric Lodge in Venice, CA, plastic trash is converted to light crude oil. When I first heard about this technology from my friend Jim “Homer” Holm of The Clean Ocean Project, I couldn’t believe it was possible. I joked...
