SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast

Using Stand Up Paddle to Push Back The Plastic Tide

17 Jul 2020

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Originally from New York, Christian Shaw paddles out of Santa Cruz, California and is a water-man with a huge focus on stand up paddling. He's a SUP Surfer, whitewater paddler and a competitor at races including the 11 cities...he certainly rolls up his sleeves and gets involved.After a conference in 2014, Christian and fellow environmentalists were inspired to set up Plastic Tides , an organisation with the goal "to inspire action toward a plastic-free future, through adventure, education and youth empowerment".It's a noble goal and one that they've been doing extremely effectively.We discuss how he mixed his anti-plastic ambitions with stand up paddle and how well the sport has served as a platform to deliver the message.Plastic has some frightening statistics. In 2015 381 million tonnes of plastic was created worldwide, 19.5% of which was recycled, 25.5% incinerated and 55% discarded.8 million tonnes of plastic finds its way into the ocean every year and there are a ton more statistics here: https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollutionWatch the film of Christian's SUP circumnavigation of Bermuda back in 2014 https://vimeo.com/129335820The study results from his trip are posted on this study map https://www.adventurescientists.org/microplastics.htmlSince Bermuda, there have been many other trips and there are many more to come.We really hope that you enjoyed this podcast. As a thank you, grab a free list of our 14 favourite and most useful paddle apps by signing up at www.supfm.showMahalo!Mentioned in this episode:Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026 Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entryPaddle UK 2026 World CupCoffee And CoastOur sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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El Partidazo de COPE

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Using Stand Up Paddle to Push Back The Plastic Tide

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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