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World Ocean Day Beach Clean up at Baby Makapuu, mahalo to everyone who participated!

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This past Saturday, June 1st 2013, Ocean Girl Project volunteers began their morning organizing a beach clean up at a widely known surf spot and tide pool area called Baby Makapuu aka Cockroach Bay. This was a brilliant kick off to World Ocean Day activities in Hawaii!

We had many wonderful volunteers from the community including Ocean Training Awareness classmates (in an electric car!),  Punahou School, international visitors from Australia, Japan, France and Canada, local residents, long time fishermen, Ocean Girl Project Surf Camp Alumni, families and girls that will be attending our 2013 camp, former World Champion Surfing Professional Nancy Emerson and the hard-working Ocean Girl Project volunteers plus many others! The ages of our volunteers ranged from 70 to 7 years old.  Mahalo Doug Morton for being our awesome photographer!!

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We had a special talk by Aydee from Surfrider Foundation on “hold on to your butt” an Oahu Surfrider campaign. Important information: cigarette butt litter is a major problem at our beaches, in the ocean and butt-talk-beach-cleanup-ocean-girl-project-13throughout the watersheds which carry water, trash and debris to our beaches. Cigarette butts discarded in parking lots, along sidewalks and in street gutters miles from the coast inevitably make their way through storm drains, creeks and rivers to the beach and the ocean. Direct litter of cigarette butts at the beach adds to the problem, and they are the most pervasive form of litter at our beach cleanups. It isn’t just a matter of unsightly trash and litter. Toxins from cigarettes collect on the filter and are then washed out into our waterways and the ocean. Birds and sea mammals ingest the butts, thinking that it’s food, and a recent study showed that the toxins in the butts can be lethal to fish.  She brought us some cool prizes from Surfrider Oahu to give to the kids!! Mahalo Aydee and Surfrider Foundation we  support your worthwhile campaigns!!

anne-reef-talk-walk-ocean-girl-project-cleanup-13 Ocean Girl Project Surf Camp volunteer aka Mermaid Chairperson Anne Rosinski was our OGP team leader for the tide pools. She also gave kids and adults a talk on caring for and how to pick up rubbish near the reef.  Anne is a NOAA Hawaii Coral Reef Fellow, she is working in the Division of Aquatic Resources at the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Honolulu.

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Team Leader Billie Farrell took her troops all the way down the pier, wow! They found an old fishing net, it must have weighed close to 10 lbs and carried it back to camp – BTW definitely a Surfrider t-shirt winner move!!

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We had a great time and in 2 hours we picked up about 150 lbs of plastic, cigarette butts, marine debris and other objects. Mahalo to the efforts of everyone who came, participated and shared with us, you made a big difference to the ocean and our island..We enjoyed meeting you and greatly appreciate your support. Please check out the great photos taken by Doug!

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Odina Surf, at one with the earth, the ocean and supporting Ocean Girls in Hawaii!

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BIG Mahalo to Odina Surf for the donation of the amazing sustainable bathing suits for Ocean Girl Project!!

Odina is a clothing company that focuses on making fashionable and functional swimsuits that are also friendly to the environment. The Odina lifestyle is at one with the earth, the ocean and the future.  Our company strives to be 100% eco-conscious in all of our decisions yet we place equal value in performance and fashion.  Odina means divine creative inspiration and our inspiration lies in creating fashionable, functional and high quality swimwear from recycled plastic fabrics and reclaimed fabrics.

The idea began a few years ago when a designer of swimwear for many years, came together with a young eco-enthusiast. Their mission was to make swimsuits that not only complimented a woman’s figure but also her passions. They worked with surfers, not models, to get feed back on fit and function; with women that are exploring the world, surfing jaw-dropping waves and helping the planet that they love, to test their product. Through the process the Odina team tested a number of sustainable fabrics and a variety of recycled fibers before finding one that met their demands. The various styles underwent the same testing, with many success stories. The result was a suit that not only looked great, but rose to any challenge and Odina was born.

Typical of the blend of function and style is the In the Curl bottom. The Brazilian style bottom with banded sides and T-strap top is a favorite with the surfers for its great Island style and exceptionally good fit, whether In the Curl or on the land.

Setting the standard in eco-swimwear, Odina has put thought into every aspect of production. From the thread to the tags, every step involves rethinking the standard practices of the garment business.  All suits are manufactured in the U.S.A..

An Odina girl lives her life to the fullest but respects the earth and all its inhabitants.  An Odina girl loves adventure but also loves her home.  Above all, an Odina girl just loves living life and looking great doing it!

Hang Tags:

Printed on recycled paper from FCS certified sources.

Banners and other Marketing Materials:

We have done prints ranging from Wood to recycled Polyester made from water bottles. Are efforts are to be environmentally conscious with every footprint.

Website: http://odinasurf.com/

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Happy New Years Surfing Camps 2013

Mahalo to all our sponsors!!

Mahalo to all our sponsors!!

Aloha Friends!

We are looking forward to adding 2 more camps this summer, 2013.   Hopefully we host at least 3 this summer, focusing on ocean safety, sustainability and of course surfing!

We have had also had several requests for a mother and daughter surf camp and we are excited about the idea.

If you are interested in signing up for a surf day camp this summer, please contact us asap so we can add you to our  list.

Best way is to use our contact form and/or sign up on this blog for updates and or you can also “like” us on face book.

Mahalo for your calls and emails, we will get back to you asap…

Aloha,

Colleen Kudo

Founder Ocean Girl Project

 

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Ocean Girl Project teams with Gifts for Humanity!

You Shop, they Donate !

Every time you order, select Ocean Girl Project as

your good cause and Gifts for Humanity will donate

10% on OGP’s behalf.

Terrific, birthday, wedding, green house-warming gifts, etc!

Ocean Girl Project is very proud to be a national good cause and team with such an awesome company, Gifts for Humanity!

Support Ocean Girl Project and shop for wonderful fair trade items!

About Gifts With Humanity a Global Crafts Company
Partners in Fair Trade

Gifts With Humanityis the retail division of Global Fair Trade Crafts Inc DBA Global Crafts.Global Crafts was founded in 2002 by Kevin Ward and Renice Jones, who met as volunteer computing teachers in Kenya decided to utilize the web to help individual artisans.  After three years in Kenya they came to the USA and setup Global Crafts, initially as a small Fair Trade retail store. It soon became apparent that to sell in volume and change the lives of the artisans, the wholesale business would have to grow.
Starting in a garage at home Global Crafts has become a $1 million a year outlet for Fair Trade artisan handicrafts. We look forward to continued growth in the next few years and hope we are making a small difference.

Gifts With Humanity is proud to be a member of the Fair Trade Federation and the World Fair Trade Organization.

The following from the Fair Trade Federations website.

  • Fair trade is a system of exchange that seeks to create greater equity and partnership in the international trading system by
  • Providing fair wages in the local context,
  • Supporting safe, healthy, and participatory workplaces,
  • Supplying financial and technical support to build capacity,
  • Promoting environmental sustainability,
  • Respecting cultural identity,
  • Offering public accountability and transparency,
  • Building direct and long-term relationships, and
  • Educating consumers.
  • FTF members foster partnerships with producers, because they know these connections are a highly effective way to help producers help themselves.

Fair trade is not about charity. It is a holistic approach to trade and development that aims to alter the ways in which commerce is conducted, so that trade can empower the poorest of the poor. Fair Trade Organizations seek to create sustainable and positive change in developing and developed countries.

WFTOFTF Member

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Volunteers Honor Hawaii Oceans

Ocean Girl Project Beach Cleanup Sat April 21st

This Earth Day all of the volunteers from Ocean Girl Project appreciate the special contribution each of you made to keep the ocean and beach clean!!!

You did a great job,  the ocean and its living creatures are grateful.

  EArth DaY WaRriOrs.. Our awesome volunteers!

Taking time from their busy lives and weekend activities, volunteers young and old from all over Oahu gathered at  Baby Mak’s aka “Cockroach Bay” for a beach clean up in honor of Earth Day.  While we  won’t revel the age of the oldest volunteer, the youngest was a sweet 10 mth old and carried her own bucket!

Frankly, we dislike the “cockroach” name but it is one of the reasons why we choose this location for our 2nd Earth Day Ocean benefit cleanup (and there is usually surf).

Good works!

Volunteers from ECC – Hawaii/Pacific and their families joined us again this year.  Much gratitude for your support and sustainable works! You all did a wonderful job!

Everyone worked hard and then time for keiki naps.. Hey! where is my nap???

Local Teens take action!

We had two terrific boys, Alex and Jacob,  students from Leilehua High School in Wahiawa come out and volunteer. Wow! They impressed us with their positive attitudes, helpfulness (they got the tents up). They are learning about sustainability in their class with teacher Mrs. Yamamoto, awesome! Thanks dad for driving them so early on a Saturday.

Congratulations boys and to all the volunteers for being environmental heroes -not only learning about plastic pollution and it’s effect on our island  but doing something about it.

You da bestest! So..  after we were all set-up and headed down the beach..we found out we had to relocate then everyone just pitched in – within a few minutes it was all moved and setup again..one of my favorite memories of the day.

YUCK’O! Bucket ‘o Beach Rubbish
Okay, had to show this. Here are some of the plastic-toxic-dangerous items we found on our beach clean up. Imagine this in the ocean?

We must have filled 30+ buckets in less then an hour,  kinda cool that you were able to do that, huh? :-)

By showing up and doing your part, you made an important change to our beaches and oceans, what a wonderful way to honor the Earth and our beautiful island.

Let’s all make a change!

We are planning another clean up in May and hope that you will join us, the more helping hands, the more ways we can keep our oceans clean!


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THE “FUTURE OF SURFING” PRESENTED BY RERIP IN HAWAII SATURDAY MAY 21, 2011

THE “FUTURE OF SURFING” PRESENTED BY RERIP IS COMING TO HALEIWA, HI Saturday MAY 21, 2011

Haleiwa, Oahu – For the past four years, Rerip has presented “The Future of Surfing” fund-raising event and surfboard swap, designed to advance sustainability in surfing while giving back to the community.  Rerip is pleased to announce “The Future of Surfing” fundraiser, co-hosted by the Yoganics yoga studio and benefiting the Ocean Girl Project Hawaii, will be  held in Haleiwa, HI.

The event is being held  May 21 2011 in the Yoganics back parking lot located at: 66-145 Kamehameha Haleiwa, Hawaii.

All attendees who donate a used but rideable surfboard receive a coupon valid for product from event sponsors.  Coupons are redeemable at vendor booths for art, shoes, clothing, gear, and other products.

Donated boards will be resold at the event with proceeds benefiting the Ocean Girl Project.  Local musicians, shapers, artists, vendors and environmentally minded organizations help make the day a true community event.  Attendees will also enjoy an fashion show hosted by Yoganics Haleiwa highlighting sustainable styles and fabrics.

“As we convert to non-profit status, we have solidified our mission to advance sustainability in the surf industry with a focus on reducing waste, reusing boards and expanding community outreach. By participating in this event, locals can show their support for environmental action and programs benefitting local youth.” says Aaron Taylor, Director of Local Promotions for Rerip

About Rerip

Rerip is an organization that works towards creating accountability, measurability, and sustainability in the surf industry.  By providing the best means for the resale of equipment; offering ideas and opportunities for recycling;spearheading Cradle to Cradle® practices; and giving back to the community through education and fundraising; Rerip.com is dedicated to finding new ways to reduce waste and harmful practices.

For more details contact: Colleen@oceangirlproject.com or Aaron@Rerip.com

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