Name: Journey to a New Earth
Uploaded: 2022
Description: Journey to A New Earth chronicles a bold vision to rid the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers of plastic pollution.

Journey to A New Earth chronicles a bold vision to rid the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers of plastic pollution.

In 1948 Wes Carter’s grandfather Horace took on the Ku Klux Klan on the front page of his weekly newspaper, fighting for civil rights. Follow his grandson Wes Carter as he picks up the mantle, this time to fight for our environment.

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Don't Lie Down

The New Earth team joins pro surfer Koa Smith to learn about the problem of microplastics on Oahu’s North Shore, what efforts are underway to fix the issue and innovative ways entrepreneurs are utilising what is being reclaimed.

Plastic, Plastic Everywhere

Dr Isaiah Walker joins the conversation, showing the team the indigenous Hawaiian Ahupua’a system, how it engendered a truly great culture, and what it teaches us about a more sustainable future.

Before They Paved Paradise

Big wave surfer Kai Lenny and surfboard shaper John Pyzel join the journey, offering insights and challenging the problematic issue of single-use plastic in shipping surfboards around the world.

No More Bubbles

11-time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater talks about his journey from pro surfer to ocean activist and creator of the sustainable clothing line Outerknown.

Clean up This Mess

Wes Carter ventures out to swim with shark experts Juan and Ocean Ramsey. A firsthand lesson on marine life and ocean health leads to ideas and discoveries for more circularity in e-commerce.

Jaws of Consumerism

The New Earth team delivers the first zero plastic prototype surfboard packaging kit to Pyzel headquarters in Southern California. Time for testing and feedback!

No More Plastic

Team New Earth launches its new headquarters during the Billabong Pro Pipeline, showing the surf industry their final designs for a plastic-free New Earth product line.