Making Waves: Mythbusting Bioplastics in Congress

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Making Waves Issue 298: A silhouette of a surfer blasts an air off the lip.

Educating Congress on

the Myths of Bioplastics

A group with signs reading "Break Free from Plastic" post in front of the Capitol building in Washington DC.

Surfrider went to Washington, D.C., to meet with elected officials, policymakers, and federal agencies to discuss bioplastics and why they are not a better alternative to traditional single-use plastics.

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Check out Surfrider's Bioplastic Facts and Resources to separate fact from fiction.

A Big Step Toward Becoming An Ocean Friendly Community

Surfrider volunteers pose at a table with a blue Surfrider tablecloth that reads, "Surfrider Foundation Cape & Islands."

The Select Board of Orleans, Massachusetts, voted to adopt a resolution to commit the town to becoming an Ocean Friendly Community.

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Oregon Supreme Court Victory Strengthens Coastal Protections

An aerial photograph of Cannon Beach, Oregon, waves peeling, a slightly cloudy sky, and a green coastline.

This decision protects local government’s ability to regulate coastal hazards, which is necessary for public safety, coastal conservation, and the preservation of public beach access.

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Partner Spotlight: Lure Fish House's Commitment to Ocean Stewardship

Shot from above: burger and fries, fish tacos, crab cakes.

"The ocean isn't just where our seafood comes from — it's the foundation of everything we do. We see it as our responsibility to protect it," said Food and Beverage Director Dan Borgstrom.

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Activist Spotlight: Paco Lopez With Puerto Rico's Rincón Chapter

Paco Lopez poses with a water sample on the left, and sitting on a boat, right.

"In Rincón, we are following our heart and conscience, doing what is right, and protecting our inherited place for the next generations to enjoy," Lopez said.

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Exclusive: Ridge to Reef Collection

A surfer walks carrying a mid-length board, wearing a navy blue Surfrider and Protect Our Winters collab shirt that reads "Ridge to Reef."

Created in collaboration with Protect Our Winters, the new

Ridge to Reef Collection celebrates the places that shape our adventures and the responsibility we share to protect them.

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