sports
Comet Skateboards [posted on November 15, 2006]
With their sights set on making a better skateboard and a more sustainable manufacturing process, Comet is all about meeting the demands of an unrelenting environment and the skater who is a part of it. They produce high-performance boards using materials made locally, sustainably and soon to be "cradle-to-cradle" certified indicating that the company takes responsibility not only for their materials and how the boards are made, but also how they can be disposed of when their shredding days are done. [Comet]
Snowboarder Magazine [posted on October 16, 2006]
Printed on recycled paper and promoting biodiesel and straight vegetable oil and other renewable fuels for cars to get to the slopes, Snowboarder Magazine is bringing sustainability to the snowboarder set. Involved with films like "Grease Not Gas" and "BikeCar", Snowboarder proves you can be hip, edgy and sustainable all at once. [Snowboarder Magazine]
Arbor [posted on October 3, 2006]
Their use of environmentally friendly natural elements that improve performance and style is what separates Arbor boards and gear from the rest. Owned and operated by its founders and run exclusively by riders, Arbor believes in adding the beauty of wood to their products without adding to the worldwide degradation of the environment. Arbor asserts that their production mindset will never be cheaper and faster, only better and stronger, with more style. Just what we like to hear. [Arbor]
Elemental Awareness [posted on September 18, 2006]
Founded upon the theory that a person can positively impact the world through his or her passions, Elemental Awareness exists at the intersection of nature and skateboarding with aims on teaching youths to live simply with the earth while developing their passion for skateboarding. A seed nourished by the Element company, Elemental Awareness encourages kids to develop self-esteem and awareness and the tools to lead successful lives...from a kickflip to a campfire. [Elemental Awareness]
WWF's Smackdown Your Vote! [posted on August 17, 2006]
WWE's Smackdown Your Vote! is an "apartisan" campaign to encourage young people to become active participants in their democracy and vote. Working with several non-partisan partners and the major political parties, WWE and its Superstars have the sole focus of encouraging more young people to register and vote. [Smackdown Your Vote!]
The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation [posted on August 17, 2006]
We are dedicated to the emotional healing of neglected, abused and underprivileged children by providing tools and opportunities to build self-esteem and encourage a better family unit giving hope for a brighter future. Through various fundraising including holiday and tail-gating gatherings and school supplies drive, the Water & Connie Payton Foundation is helping kids make each day a little different. A little better. [The Water & Connie Payton Foundation]
UNICEF [posted on August 17, 2006]
The UNICEF is a foundation helping to build a more peaceful world for children. In coalition with FIFA and several supportive celebrities the foundation is focused addressing issues of education, health, safety, gender equality and more. [NUICEF]
The Peter Westbrook Foundation [posted on August 17, 2006]
The Peter Westbrook Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that utilizes the sport of fencing as a vehicle to develop life skills in young people from underserved communities. Challenging students physically, mentally, and emotionally through the sport and various other support programs offered by the foundation. [The Peter Westbrook Foundation]
OrganicAthlete [posted on August 16, 2006]
OrganicAthlete is a global foundation which working to create a better world by inspiring others to pursue personal and planetary health. The foundation’s mission is to promote health and ecological stewardship among athletes of all ages and abilities by sharing information, building community and inspiring through athletic example. As a member of OrganicAthlete you can meet, train, and compete with athletes committed to creating a better world through sport. [OrganicAthlete]
Live Strong [posted on August 16, 2006]
In the battle with cancer, unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) was founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and professional cyclist, Lance Armstrong. The LAF inspires and empowers people living with and affected by cancer through education, guidance and various other support methods. [Live Strong - Lance Armstrong Foundation]
NBA Cares [posted on August 16, 2006]
NBA Cares is the league's global community outreach initiative that addresses important social issues with an emphasis on programs that support education, youth and family development and health-related causes. The program will supply over 100 million dollars and over 1 million hours of community service over the next 5 years. [NBA Cares]
The Life Rolls On Foundation [posted on August 16, 2006]
Life Rolls On is a foundation that focuses on raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injury research and related programs. Its founder and initial inspiration, Jesse Billauer was an aspiring professional surfer before his life changed in an instant as he was hit by the crest of a wave flew headfirst into a sandbar. The paralyzing incident put an end to his surfing dreams but not to his spirits. [The Life Rolls On Foundation]
Jayo Foundation [posted on August 7, 2006]
The Jayo Foundation is a non for profit organization that was founded to create a top quality sports facility accessible to underprivileged communities, to raise money for charitable causes and to encourage children to seek a higher education. The organization hosts an annual clinic which is also the country’s most prestigious Celebrity- Pro- Am volleyball event. [Jayo Foundation]
Hillbilly Wax Works [posted on August 7, 2006]
Hillbilly Wax is a snow board wax made of renewable, sustainable, and ethically minded materials. The wax is made in house where the process can be monitored to ensure the highest standards in both product quality and labor practices. The British Columbia based company has expanded locations across North America and has online sources making the eco-friendly wax accessible to boarders every where. [Hillbilly Wax Works]
Global Forum for Sports and Enviornment [posted on August 4, 2006]
G-ForSE is a forum which highlights real life examples of environmental action in sports, in order to educate and promote such activities. The organization also works to increase environmental awareness in our future generation through its Dream Camps and Dream match projects. At G-ForSE they believe that Power =People x Awareness x Action is the essential equation necessary for solving global problems. [G-ForSE]
