Established in 1986, Etnies describes itself as a “global action sports footwear and apparel” company, and it also sponsors a team of skateboarders, snowboarders, surfers, BMXers, and motocross racers. In 2007, the company’s president, Pierre Andre Senizergues, met with government officials in Costa Rica and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Costa Rica had pledged to to be carbon neutral by 2021, one of the first developing countries to do so. Senizergues felt an increased affinity to the country as he also had the intention of making Etnies a carbon neutral company by the year 2020. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Sustainability’ Category
Why Surfers Are So Environmentally-Conscious
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Surfers have long been known for their “alternative” lifestyles. Through the years, they have been stereotyped as pot-smoking hippies who are constantly seeking thrills and cannot hold down a job (think of Fast Times at Ridgemont High’s character, Jeff Spicoli). While this typecast seems to have faded quite a bit over the years, surfers have maintained an environmental-activist image.
Bodhi Surf: Recipient of Sustainable Trip’s ‘Making a Difference’ Award January 2011
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
We hope this is a sign of things to come but we are starting off 2011 with a bang!
We are happy to announce that Bodhi Surf School has received the January 2011 “Making a Difference” award from SustainableTrip.org – a website launched by the Rainforest Alliance that promotes sustainable tourism businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean to travelers, tour operators, and travel agencies. Each month the editors of SustainableTrip.org select a tourism business that makes outstanding efforts in environmental conservation and contributes to the well-being of its local community. As communicated by Dipika Chawla from the Communications, Education & Marketing Division at Rainforest Alliance, “Bodhi Surf School stood out for its excellent community service programs and spirit of social responsibility.”
The Unpleasant Case of Dolphin Hunting
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Last year, a documentary called The Cove came out, and it highlighted the dolphin slaughter that takes place annually in Taiji, Japan. This important film was able to bring attention to the horrendous practice that occurs not just in Japan, but also countries such as Denmark, the Solomon Islands, Taiwan, and Peru. (more…)
The Importance of Working Together
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
In Western culture, independence is a highly regarded quality. From an early age we are encouraged to learn on our own, and strive for personal achievement and self-sufficiency. This is a prime difference between “Western” societies and others. However, we must remember that units — be they familial, communal, societal, national, or even global – have been so important in our development, and are necessary if we want to continue to progress as human beings. (more…)
Marine Tourism Best Practices in Costa Rica
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Approximately three years ago the KETO Foundation, an organization with a focus on the study of biology, management and conservation of marine and coastal resources, started biological monitoring and impact studies in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Following the results of their field observations and scientific investigations they decided to develop many projects, one of which is a current project to improve the operations of boat tour operators located in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica. (more…)