Two of our volunteers presented to the Vista City Council on the global plastic pollution crisis, its local effects, and how adoption of a citywide plastic reduction ordinance is the moral and sensible next step for the City. Check out our video highlights including public comment from David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner's in Vista!
Restaurant takeout container waste only got worse in 2020; can we support the restaurants we love without contributing to unnecessary plastic pollution? YES WE CAN, and we need your help! Introducing Ocean Friendly To-Go, a new initiative aimed at reducing takeout waste in 2021 and beyond!
In 2021, we are focusing on three top priorities - clean water, plastic pollution and climate change - which represent the most critical issues affecting our coasts. We are also committed to advancing environmental justice to ensure that the benefits of our work extend to all people.
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Champions of Surf & Sand
We're on a mission to protect San Diego's 72 miles of coastline.
Surfrider Foundation San Diego County is a community of everyday people who passionately protect our playground - the ocean, waves, and beaches - for all to enjoy. We fight for clean water, coastal preservation, ocean protection, beach access and to reduce plastic pollution.
In 2020, our network watched as our hard work to reduce waste in the restaurant industry crumbled. The uptick in takeout container waste is staggering.
Our chapter is working with the Vista City Council to pass a comprehensive plastics reduction ordinance to ban expanded polystyrene foam and limit other disposable
On Tuesday, January 12 2021, our North County RAP Volunteer Lead, Janis Jones, and Oceana SoCal Campaign Organizer, Brady Bradshaw, gave a presentation on plastic
Despite the pandemic we continued to be effective this year in advocating for the protection and restoration of San Diego’s coastline. We can’t name all