tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34618168488703743142024-03-23T11:20:42.042-07:00Maku FurnitureThe Maku' Project - Documenting our foray into the world of sustainable home furnishings with a bit of lifestyle mixed in...Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-16232068611773890202010-03-16T20:24:00.000-07:002010-03-16T20:43:58.924-07:00$5 for Surfrider Foundation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsWq3kaqVWMXK90Z74wQ4aRPGB8Awp79y6uXYStloa2iNDXtSc7hy5YTJTiiGg08FcMR6QyFtuOD3OjmyCTdjAvLSZ1pgXZkXu8QJRWlIwUlJpjNX_7pCklCQmqWnnkrXxzQTn2zuIP9I/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 589px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsWq3kaqVWMXK90Z74wQ4aRPGB8Awp79y6uXYStloa2iNDXtSc7hy5YTJTiiGg08FcMR6QyFtuOD3OjmyCTdjAvLSZ1pgXZkXu8QJRWlIwUlJpjNX_7pCklCQmqWnnkrXxzQTn2zuIP9I/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449442403255972994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As you may know, we are big fans of <a href="http://surfrider.org/">Surfrider Foundation</a> and as part of our <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">1% for the Planet partnership</a> we are always stoked to help out the best people we know to <a href="http://www.surfridersd.org/beachcleanups.php">keep our beaches and waterways clean</a>.<br /><br /><object height="225" width="400"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9929055&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9929055&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9929055">The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water - MUSIC VIDEO</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2000107">Surfrider Foundation San Diego C</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />There has been a lot of discussion lately on BPA free water bottles and the need to not only recycle but more importantly reduce and reuse.<br /><br />So today through April 1st we are donating $5 from every sale of a <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/kor-one-hydration-vessel">"Blue" KOR ONE Hydration Vessel</a> to the <a href="http://www.surfridersd.org/index.php">Surfrider Foundation</a> as thanks for doing a great job! <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/kor-one-hydration-vessel">Click Here to BUY the Ice Blue KOR ONE Hydration Vessel</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkODnK8SnjNlm6jVfVY_4Dwn3JtL-ziWDcV4rTtcxmWFi8Ne5g5hqmbPiJJFyIvs6sJDCwTvFWZVOHCs7ZrRpBggaSvw3778RKieftl_OsZgRtiCG6KQfc-Z__x42fLRchrMqc834Jm-N/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkODnK8SnjNlm6jVfVY_4Dwn3JtL-ziWDcV4rTtcxmWFi8Ne5g5hqmbPiJJFyIvs6sJDCwTvFWZVOHCs7ZrRpBggaSvw3778RKieftl_OsZgRtiCG6KQfc-Z__x42fLRchrMqc834Jm-N/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449442410395990722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.surfridersd.org/beachcleanups.php">So lets all join in together and help to keep the beaches clean</a>, the waterways fresh, and mother earth as happy as possible!Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-62618751469024546852010-03-08T21:02:00.000-08:002010-03-08T21:27:01.683-08:0010% for for Chile Earthquake Relief!Survival Mode...<br /><br />The <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=W+Survival+Kits">newest product</a> on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a> is something that we can all use, just in case... These <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=W+Survival+Kits">survival kits</a> are<a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/deluxe-5-person-home-or-office-survival-kit"> outfitted with everything you need</a> to sustain you and your families lives for a few days after a major disaster or catastrophic event.<br /><br />While we are most certainly not doom and gloom type people, we definitely believe being prepared and able to take care of those closest too us.<br /><br />As part of the launch of our <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=W+Survival+Kits">Survival Kits</a> on the<a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/"> EcoShop</a>, we are going to donate 10% of all sales in the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=W+Survival+Kits">Survival Kits</a> to the <a href="https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=245799725&df_id=4695&4695.donation=form1">Red Cross Chile Earthquake Relief</a>!<br /><br />Check out all of the goodies in this <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/deluxe-5-person-home-or-office-survival-kit">Deluxe 5 Person Family Survival Kit</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOuyS_-sCOfrZNreS1hZCFIpO4-gMCGuzyKiVxP5oRpExGPPwRsBTrZ8F7W-fI2FYcMeYQ96mFv1JCdmUj3gOjyDKdBpuvK0xXkntv1fwSY7ovoQmnr6NYU_bUSywHLNdrF4O_ixF5GTj/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOuyS_-sCOfrZNreS1hZCFIpO4-gMCGuzyKiVxP5oRpExGPPwRsBTrZ8F7W-fI2FYcMeYQ96mFv1JCdmUj3gOjyDKdBpuvK0xXkntv1fwSY7ovoQmnr6NYU_bUSywHLNdrF4O_ixF5GTj/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446500301077205890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>Deluze 5 Person Home or Office Survival Kit</p> <p>All items are packed securely in a 5 Gallon Bucket with Toilet Seat Lid</p> <p>The kit includes the following:</p> <p>Food and Water:</p> <p>5 Boxes of Aqua Literz – Equivalent to 30 packets of emergency water (5 Liters) and each box has a 5 year shelf-life</p> <p>5 – 2400 Calorie Food Bars (12,000 Calories) – 30 Individually wrapped bars with a 5-year shelf life</p> <p>50 Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water</p> <p>Light and Communication:</p> <p>Dynamo Radio Flashlight 4 in 1 – AmFm Radio, Siren, 3 <span class="caps">LED</span> Flashlight, Cell-phone Charger with adapter included (<span class="caps">NEVER</span> <span class="caps">NEEDS</span> <span class="caps">BATTERIES</span>)</p> <p>Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlight – 3 <span class="caps">LED</span> flashlight which generates and stores power by squeezing the handle (<span class="caps">NEVER</span> <span class="caps">NEEDS</span> <span class="caps">BATTERIES</span>)</p> <p>30 Hour Emergency Candle – can also be used as a stove</p> <p>5 – Green Emergency Glow Sticks – lasts for 24 hours</p> <p>5-in-1 Survival Whistle – loud shrill whistle (travels over 1 mile) containing a flint starter, signal mirror, compass, and lanyard</p> <p>Box of 50 Waterproof Matches</p> <p>Shelter and Warmth:</p> <p>5 Emergency Survival Blankets – Retain over 90% of the users body heat</p> <p>2-Person Tube Tent with Rope</p> <p>5 Emergency Ponchos with Hood</p> <p>Tools:</p> <p>10´ x 10´ Blue Tarp</p> <p>7-1/2" Flat Pry Bar</p> <p>16 Function Knife</p> <p>Leather Palm Working Gloves</p> <p>Duct Tape – 2″ × 10 yards</p> <p>5 – N95 Respirator Dust Masks – <span class="caps">NIOSH</span> approved</p> <p>Hygiene and Sanitation:</p> <p>Toilet Bags with Chemicals – Sealable, leak proof outer bag sealed to inner waste bag containing Bio-Gel waste gelation</p> <p>5 Hygiene Kits- toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap, and 9 wet wipes</p> <p>5 Tempo Pocket Tissue Packs</p> <p>Air Freshener</p> <p>First Aid:</p> <p>2 – 42 Piece Portable First Aid Kits – contains 42 pieces – 10 spot bandages, 10 sheer junior,5 sheer medium, 5 sheer strips, 2 antibacterial, 3 clear strips, 2 fabric strips, 1 extra large, 2 alcohol pads, and 2 gauze pads</p> <p>2 Guardian First Aid Essentials Kits – 1 Trauma Dressing (5″×9″), 3 Sunscreen Lotion Packs, 1 Sting Relief Prep Pad, 1 Burn Cream Pack, 4 Non-Aspirin Tablets, 4 Antacid Tablets, 4 Ibuprofen Tablets, 1 Lip Ointment Pack, 1 Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 1 Pair of Vinyl (non latex) Gloves, 2 Finger Splints, 10 Cotton Tip Applicators, 1 Roll of First Aid Tape, 1 Roll of Gauze Dressing, and a First Aid Instruction Guide</p> <p>Other:</p> <p>Deck of playing cards for entertainment</p> <p>Emergency Survival Kit Information:</p> <p>This survival kit was designed using advice from experts in the emergency preparedness industry. It follows guidelines given by government agencies and non-profit preparedness organizations. This 5-person deluxe office emergency kit has a retail value of $195.</p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-53832349532117747042010-01-11T20:38:00.001-08:002010-01-11T21:02:41.418-08:00KOR ONE Hydration Vessels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6SZgzTQtjh_Brqym-ZnaSseEUMb3GPNT5hSO2s-iC1IlE6LpnvY0aOYRGyb-kTLusYj36dECxaWuQVJesfK6Q2HZX9Zt3LsaVl-O2HozRqw_s7B9132bT_Ebmfwddyw-E5XXVV8FthQc/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 547px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6SZgzTQtjh_Brqym-ZnaSseEUMb3GPNT5hSO2s-iC1IlE6LpnvY0aOYRGyb-kTLusYj36dECxaWuQVJesfK6Q2HZX9Zt3LsaVl-O2HozRqw_s7B9132bT_Ebmfwddyw-E5XXVV8FthQc/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425710571924274850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The hottest eco friendly water bottles to hit the market have just landed on <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a>. <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=KOR+ONE">KOR ONE Hydration vessels</a> are not only cool but eco friendly and motivational at the same time.<br /><br />Made of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=KOR+ONE"><span class="caps">KOR</span> <span class="caps">ONE</span></a> is completely<a href="http://www.bisphenolafree.org/"> <span class="caps">BPA</span> free</a> and offers beautiful glasslike clarity with excellent impact resistance<br /><br />Customize your vessel by inserting an inspirational <span class="caps">KOR</span> Stone™ message into the top; <span class="caps">KOR</span> Stone messages are visible when the cap is flipped open<br /><br /><span class="caps">KOR</span> donates 1% of all sales to a select group of non-profits that focus on water-related issues and <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">we do to so that is 2% of sales on this bottle going to help make the world a better place!<br /></a><br />Available in 4 cool colors all with their own Non Profit<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuscKQ6Uyu0JfdUPUXKYyryc0hw0wRAYEq3E08gFi95w5yp8_rNtpfyqX5zfhyphenhyphen7wm1hjxNgVm2e7u0CrcSiJVmr8-pCJXJna4arawTvOLO-7ZZ-OWgm82XPimG8yJLFupwChEm8shIU1n/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuscKQ6Uyu0JfdUPUXKYyryc0hw0wRAYEq3E08gFi95w5yp8_rNtpfyqX5zfhyphenhyphen7wm1hjxNgVm2e7u0CrcSiJVmr8-pCJXJna4arawTvOLO-7ZZ-OWgm82XPimG8yJLFupwChEm8shIU1n/s320/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425710556260823954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />- <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/kor-one-hydration-vessel-1">Orchid Pink</a> sales benefit <a href="http://blueplanetrun.org/">Blue Planet Run</a>, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the global community together to provide safe drinking water to people in need around the world<br /><br />- Sunrise Orange (my favorite!) sales benefit<a href="http://www.container-recycling.org/"> The Container Recycling Institute</a>, a nonprofit that studies and promotes policies and programs to increase recovery and recycling of plastics<br /><br />- <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/kor-one-hydration-vessel-2">Sawgrass Green</a> sales benefit <a href="http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/">The Wetlands Initiative</a>, a nonprofit working to sustainably restore wetlands in order to improve water quality and increase wildlife habitat<br /><br />- <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/kor-one-hydration-vessel">Ice Blue</a> sales benefit one of our favorites the <a href="http://www.algalita.org/">Algalita Marine Research Foundation</a>, a nonprofit focused on the protection of the marine environment through research, education and restoration, in particular studies of the <a href="http://makufurniture.blogspot.com/search?q=NOrth+Pacific+Gyre">North Pacific Gyre / Blob of Floating Trash...<br /></a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-11874249810070247262010-01-07T20:09:00.000-08:002010-01-07T20:18:34.331-08:00Get Green on the greensCheck it out, a lot of golf courses are not exactly eco friendly - fertilizer, lots of water, lots of mowing and of course the bad clothes... (hahahaha, just kidding)<br /><br />Here is an <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/golf-tee-pack-by-wheatware">opportunity to help Green up the greens</a> and don't forget when you buy an item on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a>, 1% of the sale goes to <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">1% For The Planet</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAc63e3IhzJN2YCkzE3B8Hpg7JwpTOwLZ06xCkQPSsaC0t8zbGe6c65PaKdSXEdrjEFUO3g1KdciCOP9ZU0TajGbAePqlwGidQHJgyvln_mtI6NBvpzwGwTUaLLln832jljMjj4jtht_R7/s1600-h/Picture+12.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAc63e3IhzJN2YCkzE3B8Hpg7JwpTOwLZ06xCkQPSsaC0t8zbGe6c65PaKdSXEdrjEFUO3g1KdciCOP9ZU0TajGbAePqlwGidQHJgyvln_mtI6NBvpzwGwTUaLLln832jljMjj4jtht_R7/s320/Picture+12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424217447231572914" border="0" /></a><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/golf-tee-pack-by-wheatware"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Golf Tee Pack on the Maku EcoShop</span></span></a> <p>Add a little Green to your golf game with the Golf Combo Pack</p> <p>Single Pack – 15 standard tees, 18 long tees, 2 divot lifters, and 4 ball markers. Beautifully shaped divot lifter offers firm, comfortable fit, exceptional feel and look. Ball markers have mini-stake to keep it firmly on the green. Ball marker is so strong, almost impossible to break.</p> <p>Both regular and extra long tees.<br />Beautifully shaped divot lifter offers firm comfortable fit, exceptional feel and look.<br />Ball markers have mini stake to keep it firmly on the green.</p> <p>and best of all Biodegrades in 90 days!</p><p><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/golf-tee-pack-by-wheatware">Click here to go to the Maku EcoShop</a><br /></p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-50809651459998742832010-01-06T20:53:00.000-08:002010-01-06T21:35:17.353-08:00Maku EcoShop Sustainable Ranch (Bucky and Fred have some new Friends!)You've met 2 of <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">our </a>best sellers <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">Fred</a> and <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/bucky-large-deer-trophy-by-cardboard-safari">Bucky</a> on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> now check out a couple of new additions to proverbial <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a> sustainable Ranch. <br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=Kenana+Knitter+Critter">Kenana Knitter Critters</a> hail from the far off reaches of Kenya.<br /><br />These little guys are not your ordinary stuffed animals, <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=Kenana+Knitter+Critter">Kenana Critters</a> are brought to us from a fantastic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade">Fair Trade collective</a> in rural Kenya!<br /><br />Members of the group gather wool from the Kenana farm, then wash and dye it using natural plants before it is spun into yarn on old bicycle tires. Talented hands turn the yarn into these special handknit characters.<br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/hand-knit-panda-bear-by-kenana-critter">Party Panda</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVbR0neEYhb4NMI3OIcp4M8cV838Oit4gwWnwwetVsFAHvIsvSzvvMgmIlcmgz0Qhs6Vu4IkNlRhNuHqz8Lb-KYogEskrJBSGF7RZkwS2MbHtsEPLyzPvEGZ6j5uSrGsbdo1O524L_t3E/s1600-h/Picture+10.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUVbR0neEYhb4NMI3OIcp4M8cV838Oit4gwWnwwetVsFAHvIsvSzvvMgmIlcmgz0Qhs6Vu4IkNlRhNuHqz8Lb-KYogEskrJBSGF7RZkwS2MbHtsEPLyzPvEGZ6j5uSrGsbdo1O524L_t3E/s320/Picture+10.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423863810071970226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/hand-knit-monkey-by-kenana-critter">Funky Monkey</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGw6LK-WxRBJ99ZP-uNFOEMxMKAPoUUyQ9qJVGOVl_sexot1RVzB0GtgII_bITyjylVtxwVIrUQSkqWWNt6YUrkT0lmIPPpyOz3PyU3MN8VW3hPU3rS_yIczQ9D0ESo1ONW285JuYspRP_/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGw6LK-WxRBJ99ZP-uNFOEMxMKAPoUUyQ9qJVGOVl_sexot1RVzB0GtgII_bITyjylVtxwVIrUQSkqWWNt6YUrkT0lmIPPpyOz3PyU3MN8VW3hPU3rS_yIczQ9D0ESo1ONW285JuYspRP_/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423863802757123746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/hand-knit-polar-bear-by-kenana-critter">Precious Polar Bear</a> (did you know that a Polar Bears skin is black and their hair is clear and hollow to filter the artic sunlight and help warm them...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqz6VbTyj4ziaSTlc_t0l0JtKKqEZw8HunoxlMucrXF9lK-ZGkksJWkd-ouuKhsJiXwlcSXw6yjYOEHenHik5wr660w9JQTF7ZB6V4HZEUF-worhTr5n65n6-bDaWce2IZ1rNP43g8bvt/s1600-h/Picture+11.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqz6VbTyj4ziaSTlc_t0l0JtKKqEZw8HunoxlMucrXF9lK-ZGkksJWkd-ouuKhsJiXwlcSXw6yjYOEHenHik5wr660w9JQTF7ZB6V4HZEUF-worhTr5n65n6-bDaWce2IZ1rNP43g8bvt/s320/Picture+11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423863813563875906" border="0" /></a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-58717690074000707582010-01-04T21:13:00.000-08:002010-01-04T21:56:00.546-08:00Happy New Year - Make '10 your "Greenest" yet!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfXmgFuhDpCUQgCap-dmPZv3i84J53An4XO8pGpyI6LO5o4BUJBG8RqQ3APFuLIMPRO47qd8ag9_y1__xb_zuR4UNctvJAo4AOW2lFhPQ0VJ4NNJBFwxhx48rJuzQwL2j1ddlW2fSsMXN/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfXmgFuhDpCUQgCap-dmPZv3i84J53An4XO8pGpyI6LO5o4BUJBG8RqQ3APFuLIMPRO47qd8ag9_y1__xb_zuR4UNctvJAo4AOW2lFhPQ0VJ4NNJBFwxhx48rJuzQwL2j1ddlW2fSsMXN/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423130318304641666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy New Year and welcome to 2010! As each day, week, month and year pass since we started this<a href="http://makufurniture.com/"> little journey</a> of putting a little more<a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/"> eco friendly </a><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">style into peoples lives</a>, the "Green" movement continues to grow.<br /><br />Of course this is not only great for people that have always taken an eco friendly approach in their lives but it is even better for Mother Earth! Yet as "Green Living and Lifestyles" grow so does "Green Washing" and we all need to be even more vigilant on assuring the products we use in our lives are truly making a difference on this planet.<br /><br />Daily we are bombarded with terms and catch phrases like - Eco Friendly, Green, Sustainable, Organic, Okeotex approved, Fair Trade, Reduce - ReUse - Recycle, etc etc etc. The cool thing is that there are so many stories beyond the "Green" stories and even when a product is not "100% Green" it still can make a difference.<br /><br />Products that give back to the community in which they were produced. Building Schools, supporting the people that build their products, water conservation, sustainable farming, community planning, etc are all things that we feel are just as important as being an "Earth Friendly" product.<br /><br />At<a href="http://makufurniture.com/"> Maku Furniture</a> you probably know we work with <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">1% For the Planet</a>. We <a href="http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/members/why_join.php">donate 1%</a> of our total sales from both <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture</a> and <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Make EcoShop</a> to <a href="http://www.surfridersd.org/">The Surfrider Foundation</a> and the <a href="http://www.eastbalipovertyproject.org/">East Bali Poverty Project</a>.<br /><br />But beyond this we continue to help educate the communities in and around our Javanese manufacturing facility. For example, taking the sawdust and reclaimed scrap wood leftover from manufacturing and selling at the local markets for livestock bedding etc. With the proceeds used to buy school books and supplies or take the manufacturing staff on eco trips to the Rainforest, Jungles, and Beaches of Java. Most of which have never left the 10 or 15 km radius of their local village but now have a more broad understanding of how their lives in the village may affect the beaches and ocean thru inland stream runoff or burning of toxic materials affecting the canopies of the rainforest.<br /><br />With this philosophy in mind, you'll be seeing some cool products coming up on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a> that we feel make a community difference in the manufacturing process and of course have a sustainable and eco-friendly vibe.<br /><br />Don't forget a difference starts with One person and when we each do a little bit BIG things happen! So take those Eco Resolutions, make them realistic and set a base to build from for many years to come.<br /><br />From the crew here at <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture</a> we wish you a Great and Green 2010.Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-9274606135620182032009-12-30T19:54:00.000-08:002009-12-30T20:40:42.701-08:00Realtor Beach House Sense, Cents, and Scents on the Maku EcoShop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1_yVdrCOXQy63R7p31NHufpDW8iQ31VDT7Wj_Yw4HwWNvAuobP1ukNG7Vrd6DYf_PDHvDSOEisMfnh6sz3rFgsb7tkM_IA0jkYouLZOHhoiUHZ8qf00eXtiwdZUrOFw4P2lAfTAR0EtT/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1_yVdrCOXQy63R7p31NHufpDW8iQ31VDT7Wj_Yw4HwWNvAuobP1ukNG7Vrd6DYf_PDHvDSOEisMfnh6sz3rFgsb7tkM_IA0jkYouLZOHhoiUHZ8qf00eXtiwdZUrOFw4P2lAfTAR0EtT/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421251979681282818" border="0" /></a><br />Check it, a friend of <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a> is a Realtor here in North County San Diego and loves the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/16oz-eco-candle">Eco Candle Company Beach House soy candles</a>. So much in-fact that she bought our entire stock of<a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/16oz-eco-candle"> Beach House candles</a> to give to her clients for the holidays and to use during open houses to add a little something special to the ambiance of the homes she is selling. (But don't worry we have more coming before the end of the week!)<br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/16oz-eco-candle">Soy candles by Eco-Candle Co</a>. are cool and clean burning and will enhance your home or make the perfect gift for environmentally conscious friends. Burn time for a 16 oz. Eco-Candle is an amazing 90-100 hours. <p>Aside from saving some Cent's, have great Sense to give an <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Eco Friendly Gift</a>, and the amazing Scent of these candles here are Six great reasons why to buy an Eco-Candle Co. soy wax candle:</p> <p>1. Eco-Candles are cleaner burning – no toxins, carcinogens or pollutants which means they are less likely to trigger allergies and unlike petroleum-based paraffin candles they give off no petrol-carbon soot.<br />2. Eco-Candles last longer – soy wax burns cooler which means in general they will last 30-50% longer than a paraffin candle.<br />3. Eco-Candle Co. soy wax is certified kosher and contains no herbicides or pesticides.<br />4. Eco-Candle Co. uses only the highest quality scents and dyes.<br />5. Eco-Candle Co. uses only cotton, paper or hemp wicks.<br />6. Best of all — These soy candles are made in the <span class="caps">USA</span>.</p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-91155085292690207982009-12-16T20:46:00.000-08:002009-12-16T21:03:36.789-08:00A day without a bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJloWrIoAFqM_nkIU3DF285jjnNwYUke7PJzGRb6CHXzejd4rkLKCAzy166xGteHpoduTUV11z6U-8b1b_14htVkxCBYzABAEIascrJP3yxD64xaiKiXzRDt1tHMVcHd8T47zoR_BIjpM/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 40px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJloWrIoAFqM_nkIU3DF285jjnNwYUke7PJzGRb6CHXzejd4rkLKCAzy166xGteHpoduTUV11z6U-8b1b_14htVkxCBYzABAEIascrJP3yxD64xaiKiXzRDt1tHMVcHd8T47zoR_BIjpM/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416063771049610642" border="0" /></a><br />Got this email today from the crew at the <a href="http://www.surfrider.org/">Surfrider Foundation</a>. What a great idea, especially during the holidays with all the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">shopping going on</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.healthebay.org/nobagday/2009/default.asp">A Day Without a Bag </a>is an education and grassroots event started by <a href="http://www.healthebay.org/nobagday/2009/default.asp">Heal the Bay in LA</a> that involves businesses and individuals throughout Southern California and beyond. On this day we ask holiday shoppers and retailers to forgo single-use, plastic shopping bags in favor of reusable bags. In addition,<a href="http://www.surfrider.org/"> Surfrider</a> will be handing out reusable bags in conjunction with the Cities of <a href="http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/">Encinitas</a> and <a href="http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/">Oceanside</a>.<br /><br />DID YOU KNOW:<br />- Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That comes out to over one million per minute.<br />- Californians throw away 294,000,000 pounds of plastic bags every year, or 147,000 tons.<br />- 600 plastic bags are thrown away every second in California.<br />- Most of the bags we use are NOT recycled! <a href="http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/north-pacific-gyre-million-tons-garbage-growing/14477">They are littering our oceans</a>, beaches, landfills and killing animals & birds.<br /><br />On Thursday December 17th, please tell your friends and family to forget the single-use bag at the store and get hip with a reusable bag. Here are a few tips on remembering your reusable bags for the next trip....<br /><br />Keep your bags in your car, Write "REMEMBER BAGS" at the top of your grocery list each week, Hang a bag on the door knob to your garage or someplace near by, Keep a reusable bag or two in your purse or backpack, Ask the kids to remind you to bring your bags as part of earning their allowance.<br /><br />By the way, we will be adding <a href="http://www.poopbags.com/">these </a>to the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku Ecoshop</a> in the next couple of daysJdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-25265878061146507582009-12-13T20:06:00.000-08:002009-12-13T20:31:27.530-08:00The Sunday Paper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1w3yMxrSYvXTQndycSiNEskwuIeVGoZQ-P2LLjGSHsObCr9Wg0i7DwXZAVPBfuoNQScQNjjDFjq1QxjnKkDaZOYVn3YaHtGMEn79I-EUMb2PXM5nrWXUh2gyiY9eUOG1GV2rSmZtll5b/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1w3yMxrSYvXTQndycSiNEskwuIeVGoZQ-P2LLjGSHsObCr9Wg0i7DwXZAVPBfuoNQScQNjjDFjq1QxjnKkDaZOYVn3YaHtGMEn79I-EUMb2PXM5nrWXUh2gyiY9eUOG1GV2rSmZtll5b/s320/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414941137078164514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Quick Eco Fact - If every one of us in the USA recycled a Sunday Newspaper over 550,000 trees would be saved every week!</span><br /><br />In fact - In 2000, the <a href="http://www.aceee.org/">American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy</a> (ACEEE) said that pulp, paper, and paperboard mills account <strong>for 12 percent of total manufacturing energy use in the U.S. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">I continue to say that print media is dead (perhaps dying is a better assessment) and can't remember the last time I picked up a newspaper other than being bored in the airport and </span>perusing<span style="font-weight: normal;"> the bookstore. Otherwise I prefer to get my info online... <br /><br />By the way, a quick plug for the <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku</a> <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Ecoshop</a>, we have lots of cool recycled items like <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/bucky-large-deer-trophy-by-cardboard-safari">Bucky</a> and <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">Fred</a></span></strong><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari"></a><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> that come shipped in recycled packaging!<br /></span></strong><strong></strong><strong><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></strong>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-74492490765770026942009-12-09T21:38:00.000-08:002009-12-09T21:54:28.808-08:00The 12 Days of Christmas by Carlsbadistan.comThe Crew over at <a href="http://www.carlsbadistan.com/">Carlsbadistan.com</a> choose the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/16-carved-obelisk-candle-holder">Maku Carved Candle holder</a> as one of their favorite gifts of the season. We are stoked to come in at <a href="http://www.carlsbadistan.com/?p=7104">#9 on their annual Christmas list! </a><br /><br />You can get the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/16-carved-obelisk-candle-holder">Maku Carved Candle Holder</a> and lots of other <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/eco-ornament">eco-friendly gifts for the holidays</a> on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4ef2U3a5f7FEwpRik4LJwplX6IcQWsqRVK8XVzdqTfa_4qwXRByTxOBB047l5nu19QcBr9okGVwklA9GA6kAbB-vjBb04z3m2sy74ZyvOou-wKW5yvpJcmW26IkY8BnjRTWOeoSLnqiI/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4ef2U3a5f7FEwpRik4LJwplX6IcQWsqRVK8XVzdqTfa_4qwXRByTxOBB047l5nu19QcBr9okGVwklA9GA6kAbB-vjBb04z3m2sy74ZyvOou-wKW5yvpJcmW26IkY8BnjRTWOeoSLnqiI/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413480836449992914" border="0" /></a><br /><p>The ultimate accessory to your organic living space: Dinner by candlelight, aromatherapy indoor or out.</p> <p>A handsome accent to any environment with the natural elegance of the Maku candle block. Made of 100% repurposed teak from Indonesian architecture of yesteryear, the Maku candle block is available with the Frangipani carving in the following sizes:</p> <p>Maku Teak Candle Blocks:<br />3″ × 8″ – holds 3 candles<br />3″ × 16″ – holds 5 candles<br />3″ × 30″ – holds 10 candles</p><p>And don't forget to <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/10-pack-soy-tealight-candles">use soy candles</a>!<br /></p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-5625068893524427852009-12-08T21:49:00.000-08:002009-12-08T22:10:17.895-08:00Recycled Bike parts = Cool Chrismas Gift for your Favorite CyclistCheck it, being a cyclist and budding triathlete (in training for a couple of <a href="http://ironman.com/">Ironman </a>races this spring) @ashwest thought <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=Resource+Revival">these clocks, bowls, bracelets, and bottle openers</a> would be perfect for the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=Resource+Revival">newest item</a> today on <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku</a> Furniture <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> is a brand called <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/vendors?q=Resource+Revival">Resource Reviva</a>l out of <a href="http://www.livepdx.com/index.html">PDX</a>. These guys take old bike parts and make some bitchen things!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cwREILcPwtcA0Uvt-1M4Au-qz-l_vO2TIEWjOsDaM0fXvvxXLumUbpxcvYmYwCBMmhMOax-wfC-o-N4i6q6ezon6gCtR4c2nJfEBWmK-YdlVe6H7NLXiS8sBnLSB-22otlEMMqAejfw5/s1600-h/Picture+12.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cwREILcPwtcA0Uvt-1M4Au-qz-l_vO2TIEWjOsDaM0fXvvxXLumUbpxcvYmYwCBMmhMOax-wfC-o-N4i6q6ezon6gCtR4c2nJfEBWmK-YdlVe6H7NLXiS8sBnLSB-22otlEMMqAejfw5/s320/Picture+12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413113249416407266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/bike-chain-bowl-by-resource-revival">Bike Chain Bowl</a> Recycled Revivial’s artists created this gorgeous bowl from the most unlikely medium, recycled bike chain. With a great weight and classic shape they are perfect on an entry table for your keys etc. the end of the day. 10" diameter x 2" deep<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JJLewfW8vTlUKb2Fx5q1iQ0MTGhrEC9xu8ReRD5g8aO0i34chvJY43tZlbBcjDnHeznIsQUaEslrZdCASMEbudpDGnMrhJ-xMJaoiD0ELVzgNW8RAs3Iy5fbC3R3D0foudue_Q3-und1/s1600-h/Picture+11.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JJLewfW8vTlUKb2Fx5q1iQ0MTGhrEC9xu8ReRD5g8aO0i34chvJY43tZlbBcjDnHeznIsQUaEslrZdCASMEbudpDGnMrhJ-xMJaoiD0ELVzgNW8RAs3Iy5fbC3R3D0foudue_Q3-und1/s320/Picture+11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413113245878241058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/hybrid-wall-clock-by-recycled-revival">Hybrid Wall Clock</a> Recycled Revival made this wall clock from a recycled bicycle sprocket and recycled computer hard drive. A great gift for computer or bike lovers, or both! AA battery included. 7″ × 7″<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LRvI9qrMFK9IE2T56yLhG1I-E9ZQOdKKmrQwHE7gcKQphSZxpRuPwsvF8sT9avPsrnDg3mDu-rnHdcmCIWnUaVOO8rTBkfNyVaMxzmUC22mULFFHDPdhwdTSO5OD8z0Q9rAbagxOE3zM/s1600-h/Picture+10.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LRvI9qrMFK9IE2T56yLhG1I-E9ZQOdKKmrQwHE7gcKQphSZxpRuPwsvF8sT9avPsrnDg3mDu-rnHdcmCIWnUaVOO8rTBkfNyVaMxzmUC22mULFFHDPdhwdTSO5OD8z0Q9rAbagxOE3zM/s320/Picture+10.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413113239632936690" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/products/bicycle-chain-frames-by-recycled-revival">Bicycle Chain Frames </a>he ultimate gift for the cycle lover! Recycled Revivals classic frames have been praised by critics from coast to coast. Made from recycled bicycle chain with an easel back/stand. Stands or hangs vertically or horizontally. <p>Available in 2 size 4×6 inches or 5×7 inches</p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-60215283931939929592009-12-07T20:48:00.000-08:002009-12-07T21:12:27.638-08:00Rainy Night in Carlsbad = Earthopoly on the Maku EcoShop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FDi059hrGxUmMHpBnss6dmaV8Kc9_epw2jIkaXX2OMCzVy4cxzY5zirxDaEowkXUce2aZ1lkjFn7lv4GNo_bbNNKXOyr7FovZDG_vtD1stnjYJtHK2o_2VG1yjWPyA2w6evdhaMXHU5I/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FDi059hrGxUmMHpBnss6dmaV8Kc9_epw2jIkaXX2OMCzVy4cxzY5zirxDaEowkXUce2aZ1lkjFn7lv4GNo_bbNNKXOyr7FovZDG_vtD1stnjYJtHK2o_2VG1yjWPyA2w6evdhaMXHU5I/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412727904954901858" border="0" /></a><br />There are not many nights living in Carlsbad that could be considered blustery and on the chilly side. But as the first solid storm of the season rolls through, not only are we on Storm Watch 2009 (LOL!) but we decided to break out the newest addition to the <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture</a> <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> - <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/child/products/earthopoly">Earthopoly.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/child/products/earthopoly">Earthopoly</a> is a game celebrating Earth, one turn at a time! Players become the caretakers of wondrous locations around the planet, then increase their property value by collecting<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_credit"> Carbon Credits</a> and trading them in for Clean Air.<span class="caps"> AAHHHH</span>!<br /><br />It’s all fun and games until someone gets sent to the Dump! So choose your token, (all made by nature of course!), and advance to Go Green. <p><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/child/products/earthopoly"><span class="caps">EARTHOPOLY</span> <span class="caps">ROCKS</span>!</a></p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-59474345621316048312009-12-03T20:17:00.000-08:002009-12-03T20:42:14.035-08:00Measuring the growth of your Keiki<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA-JCAfOV6Ef6BESiqdc1yO_TgqwCX_csT7cpxjxZCKJhyrSFcYYs3XNkuXTMlZK9H_eWc0n7PdlzANHUtXaRh5o5ByrOjUmDT3Zi7uKgJVCo-ftJ1aI-tFjTf6XqDCrLZ0WkYp8aPOPR/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA-JCAfOV6Ef6BESiqdc1yO_TgqwCX_csT7cpxjxZCKJhyrSFcYYs3XNkuXTMlZK9H_eWc0n7PdlzANHUtXaRh5o5ByrOjUmDT3Zi7uKgJVCo-ftJ1aI-tFjTf6XqDCrLZ0WkYp8aPOPR/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411233367062826194" border="0" /></a><a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_say_child_in_hawaiian_language">"Keiki"</a> in Hawaiian means child and the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/surf-board-growth-chart">Ecotots Surfboard growth Chart</a> on the <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku</a> <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> is a super cool accessory for any growing Keiki.<br /><br />Measure your Keiki's growth by recording his or her height within the two stripes (which are intentionally left unfinished) for easy marking.<br /><br />Like all ecotots products, the growth chart is made from 100% formaldehyde-free,<a href="http://www.fscus.org/"> <span class="caps">FSC</span> Certified real wood</a> and has a non-toxic, water-based finish.<br /><br />This eco-friendly longboard hangs on the wall and also doubles as a coat hook when rotated 180 degrees. It’s certain to become a cool keepsake when your ecotot becomes an ecoteen.<br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/surf-board-growth-chart">Available</a> and in stock at the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop</a> in <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/surf-board-growth-chart">4 different colors</a> and is a great way to bring a little beach lifestyle to any room during a long winter!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHJSY8rEqY1w7pYYGdYObkhFzYRnwoPnIga5hbnhNWaGQOxT3Vn477LhNEkf09ksMd0twKJ1N3-Ou6uu4a5Z3ArbNjbkslt4BHltF65CnrJyZ3xjxS-2syX0KM2uJuMm3TjZYIuezoW-a/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHJSY8rEqY1w7pYYGdYObkhFzYRnwoPnIga5hbnhNWaGQOxT3Vn477LhNEkf09ksMd0twKJ1N3-Ou6uu4a5Z3ArbNjbkslt4BHltF65CnrJyZ3xjxS-2syX0KM2uJuMm3TjZYIuezoW-a/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411233008542896210" border="0" /></a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-72848142167987012772009-12-02T21:45:00.000-08:002009-12-02T22:05:31.972-08:00Meet "Fred" from the Maku Ecoshop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRlvNHGEj6FcSDezsOrpP_IdtA2O3C6bTL2D_YKYHN4DJlMLbJgaA6DzuqUELKWgw-MM-3F2VSw56mZIu5cfQO7ePcLbHCyVqFojKal2zKoQ5i8bxQskRrSAw4h0njsBkMctps6zQU8IZ/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRlvNHGEj6FcSDezsOrpP_IdtA2O3C6bTL2D_YKYHN4DJlMLbJgaA6DzuqUELKWgw-MM-3F2VSw56mZIu5cfQO7ePcLbHCyVqFojKal2zKoQ5i8bxQskRrSAw4h0njsBkMctps6zQU8IZ/s320/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410883911938657698" border="0" /></a><br />Check it out, one of the coolest new products we have on the <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> is <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">"Fred" by Cardboard Safari</a>. Fred comes in 3 great colors including "Camo Fred" so he can hide on your walls...<br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">Cardboard Safari’s Moose Trophy “Fred”</a> is laser-cut for precision fit and easy assembly using slotted construction. Fred is available in native brown, bright white or camouflage and can be decorated with paint, glitter or other craft material. <p><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">Fred</a> is a fun accent for home, office or kid’s room and makes a great gift for dad.</p> <p>Each trophy is made in the <span class="caps">USA</span> from non-toxic, environmentally friendly recycled cardboard. Fred measures 24" wide by 20" high by 19" deep.</p><p>Check out <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/collections/frontpage/products/fred-by-cardboard-safari">Fred and all of his Friends</a> on the <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture </a><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop </a>and get something cool for the holidays!</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT7V63qUK1ODvzSQPWaMgy8FO7hIeZJOQdHPue29R4BvcTnwQkQ5UpI4cUVoy0ZW4-jqO0aknkFOwzMNMaIOL1FWdO58FmD9P3E0ZLmAY0LdwexH2k9EUL0uAX_7fFeH01NBdVEh531OD/s1600-h/Picture+10.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT7V63qUK1ODvzSQPWaMgy8FO7hIeZJOQdHPue29R4BvcTnwQkQ5UpI4cUVoy0ZW4-jqO0aknkFOwzMNMaIOL1FWdO58FmD9P3E0ZLmAY0LdwexH2k9EUL0uAX_7fFeH01NBdVEh531OD/s320/Picture+10.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410883616078747234" border="0" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekUNMBxhZ5N487ZkUCrKy-VNFrDSn6N6eJqHu5rZowNogTk8k1xlbhqOIMW1z4JZb9an1mCy4pOCUgV40dZN5AQ3ZGASz-fTjaXd3tKLtXMU7OAAqodBJOnt0ycgXEcXRC5ssndS9dmNH/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekUNMBxhZ5N487ZkUCrKy-VNFrDSn6N6eJqHu5rZowNogTk8k1xlbhqOIMW1z4JZb9an1mCy4pOCUgV40dZN5AQ3ZGASz-fTjaXd3tKLtXMU7OAAqodBJOnt0ycgXEcXRC5ssndS9dmNH/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410883604093591346" border="0" /></a></p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-30658704585681514332009-11-30T20:32:00.000-08:002009-11-30T20:41:38.761-08:00The Maku EcoShop is now OPEN!!Check it out, The <a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">Maku EcoShop </a>is now open. Featuring the finest in sustainable and eco friendly products for your household, pets, and lifestyle! <br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">EcoShop</a> represents the next level of our commitment to living a sustainable lifestyle. The products represented within<a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/"> EcoShop</a> not only follow the same mantra and philosophies of <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture</a> but more importantly are products we believe in and use.<br /><br />Keep checking the site as we are adding new products daily. And if you have any product suggestions let us know by emailing to - info@makufurniture.com<br /><br /><a href="http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/">http://ecoshop.makufurniture.com/</a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-73906212869246513592009-10-25T20:25:00.000-07:002009-10-25T20:34:00.927-07:00WOW, it's been a while...Yikes, I can't believe it's been since July 30th that I posted anything. Where has the time gone...? While I'd like to think it was spent surfing, that's definitely not the case as you my have read in the last post in July I separated my shoulder while training for a triathlon.<br /><br />Fortunately my shoulder is getting much better and I am back in the water within the last week surfing, we even had a great swell so it was good timing for a comeback and I have started training again. Who knows there may be an Ironman race in my future...<br /><br />So what have we been up to in the last 4 months. Well I guess like a lot of companies out there we have been just trying to survive and I happy to report that we are still here, in business and have actually exceeded our numbers from last year with a few month yet to go in 2009. So things in Maku Land are not too bad all things considered. On the unfortunate side a number of our retailers have had to close their doors and we hope and wish that they land on their feet as the economy recovers! <br /><br />We have some pretty cool things in the works for Maku including and Eco Shop that we will be launching in time for the holidays as 2 very cool new collections that we will launch at the first of the year. One of which is a completely different direction for us and might be the first of it's kind in terms of recycled material usage for outdoor furniture. <br /><br />Stay tuned, lots is happening and we'll be posting much more in the coming days, weeks, and months!<br /><br />Thanks to everybody for their support and remember to do something everyday that puts a smile on your face and helps mother nature!Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-48140103098143947612009-07-30T21:18:00.000-07:002009-07-30T21:27:42.146-07:00Mega Swell Mega Bummer...The first <a href="http://www.surfline.com/video/locals/south-swell-for-oceanside_29121">solid swell of the summer 2009</a> and I missed it... Been training for a triathlon the last 4-5 months and 1 week before the event I crash during a cycling training ride. Grade 3-4 AC separation of my right shoulder. <br /><br />Not only do I miss the best swell in the last 6 months but I also missed the <a href="http://www.kozenterprises.com/Triathlons/solanadf84.htm">Solana Beach Tri</a> and the <a href="http://www.kozenterprises.com/Triathlons/missiondf84.htm">Mission Bay Tri</a> in 2 months. But Hopefully I'll be ready to go for the <a href="http://www.ironmancalifornia.com/">O'Side 70.3 half Ironman</a>!<br /><br />In the meantime, enjoy the <a href="http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/surf-from-above_29065/">pics of this latest swell</a>. and by the way, sorry for the lack of updates. Kind of tough typing with one hand...<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVJf1E6pTXc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vVJf1E6pTXc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-33667485879330128882009-07-07T21:46:00.000-07:002009-07-07T21:56:34.540-07:00Summer time summer time sum sum summer time...sorry for the lack of quality updates, summer time is go time for <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku furniture </a>and there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the days lately. An NO we are not surfing the summer away, if there were waves we probably would be but it looks like the worst winter for waves on record could turn into the worst summer. The water is a chilly 58 degrees and blown out... BRRRR!<br /><br />So I'm on my way to NYC for some <a href="http://endlessbummerny.blogspot.com/">east coast luv</a> and meetings on various projects. And as I sit in the red carpet club at SFO waiting for my red eye to take off I found some interesting facts regarding purchasing habits and eco friendly product that I thought I would share with you.<br /><br /> - 28% of Sports participants say they would be more likely to buy a product if it "Stated" it was sustainble... (sounds like a greenwashing opportunity)<br /><br /> - 27% women vs 21% men say they would buy a garment that is made of sustainable fabrics. Come on guys get with it! One of my favorite pairs of shoes is the Grun by Adidas that is 100% recycled materials.<br /><br />47% of the population said they would buy a green product if they also liked the style and function of that product.<br /><br />Off to NYC I go, more to come from the road and don't forget to check out <a href="http://makufurniture.com/">Maku Furniture </a>on <a href="http://twitter.com/makufurniture">Twitter.</a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-81717942749007726852009-06-28T21:19:00.001-07:002009-06-28T21:22:20.809-07:00Maku Planter Box!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3y-GM40cIOqZn8Elw6bhK4AAitMPFRuJhLDcDSRoYEXJM6XE4zpkxTJRgTE4bJ2p_Fr_WMgseUgKXgtPeggw0T6Aq29JS2XaVyeR6abtVaGA777FjMjCk8tpov8KjJX0U2VGnmIsR4Hz/s1600-h/Planter+Box+low+res.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3y-GM40cIOqZn8Elw6bhK4AAitMPFRuJhLDcDSRoYEXJM6XE4zpkxTJRgTE4bJ2p_Fr_WMgseUgKXgtPeggw0T6Aq29JS2XaVyeR6abtVaGA777FjMjCk8tpov8KjJX0U2VGnmIsR4Hz/s320/Planter+Box+low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352599903735357538" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a sneek preview of a new piece that will be debuting soon. The Maku Planter Box made of 100% Reclaimed Teak just like the rest of our collection!Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-4025912439847931352009-06-17T21:34:00.001-07:002009-06-17T21:45:24.463-07:00Get yer Tweet on...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFNDDZyhvPbs1nh-hdQZUZoFIlmxReIpBLCB3A_dWEDcnUNG_1gxeUu6YjCGTy6GJ_Gu51o19Ml3SznnZGrfG7ECFCKgqR9iWwaN0vBBv0wQFKmComFwQSCWAMupQ3DXWNrJVDTmWdOiV/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFNDDZyhvPbs1nh-hdQZUZoFIlmxReIpBLCB3A_dWEDcnUNG_1gxeUu6YjCGTy6GJ_Gu51o19Ml3SznnZGrfG7ECFCKgqR9iWwaN0vBBv0wQFKmComFwQSCWAMupQ3DXWNrJVDTmWdOiV/s320/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348522090578201042" border="0" /></a><br />That's right we've officially jumped on the <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a> <a href="http://joshp.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/crowd_1.jpg">bandwagon</a> with the countless millions of other social mediates and it sure is tweet.... <br /><br />You can find us on twitter now at - <a href="http://twitter.com/makufurniture">http://twitter.com/makufurniture </a><br /><br />and just in case you didn't check our <a href="http://www.baliwaves.com/">favorite Bali Surfing website</a> here's what you missed today at <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://surfmusic.blogsome.com/images/padangpandangbaliindonesiasurf_148.jpg&imgrefurl=http://surfmusic.blogsome.com/2007/08/13/padang-padang-surf-perfection-in-bali/&usg=___LAEn2wqRrUelxbrWCAVElvc_3A=&h=315&w=473&sz=20&hl=en&start=13&um=1&tbnid=BbBQlMmmiPoVeM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3DPadang%2BPadang%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1">Padang Padang</a>. That wave is so good you gotta say it twice! <br /><br />Oh how we love flat and blown out California surf...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nbsrjezbvbc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nbsrjezbvbc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-6182562451834336362009-06-16T20:51:00.000-07:002009-06-16T21:25:59.700-07:00Sherman Poppen, The Snurfer, and the History of Snowboarding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_Lz9wMz91VyCPVALmhFrEAKjvxxvSrQWm0T8IyCF13vVIT_rHe4kTsIj5JkSoct_sznBxjnI-X_4z5-iMRUN2aMRuhs8uS0U1grRt4FJ-T32j9V7XxrSWt_P3tsSenKcuzYM7Tz6IvDW/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM_Lz9wMz91VyCPVALmhFrEAKjvxxvSrQWm0T8IyCF13vVIT_rHe4kTsIj5JkSoct_sznBxjnI-X_4z5-iMRUN2aMRuhs8uS0U1grRt4FJ-T32j9V7XxrSWt_P3tsSenKcuzYM7Tz6IvDW/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348139578533280354" border="0" /></a><br />let me introduce you to the Grandfather (or maybe Godfather) of Snowboarding <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Sherman+Poppen&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a">Mr. Sherman Poppen. </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sbhistory.de/hist_in_the_beg.htm">In 1965 Sherman invented the Snurfer</a> for his daughters to go out in the backwoods of their <a href="http://www.muskegon-mi.gov/">Muskegon Michigan</a> home. As we all know from there on out the rest is snow sliding history with the likes of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sims">Tom Sims</a>, <a href="http://www.burton.com/default.aspx">Jake Burton Carpenter</a>, <a href="http://www.wintersticking.com/History.html">Dimitjrtie Milovich</a>, <a href="http://www.barfoot.com/history/index.html?cart=124521190414723">Chuck Barfoot</a>, <a href="http://www.powdermag.com/features/news/lib-tech/">Mike Olson</a>, the list goes on as the founding fathers of snowboarding.<br /><br />I had the distinct pleasure to meet Sherman in the early / mid 90's in <a href="http://www.banff.com/">Banff Canada</a> during a <a href="http://snowboarding.transworld.net/">Transworld Snowboarding</a> Industry "Conference". (Which was basically a big excuse for key snowboard industry "execs' to get together and get our shred-on.)<br /><br />Since then I have ridden with Sherman a few times in <a href="http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm">Whistler BC</a> and his home mountain of <a href="http://www.steamboat.com/">Steamboat</a>. Believe it or not, Sherman did not start "Officially" snowboarding until his late 60's and I can't think of a person that exuded more stoke and excitement to slide sideways than Sherman. <br /><br />To this day after 25 years of snowboarding, countless EPIC powder days at some of the best resorts and backcountry around the world, the times I was able to ride with Sherman are at the tops of the list. (Right along with teaching my son and daughter to snowboard and watching them link up their first turns. Then a first decent of an amazing chute in AK that myself, Billy Anderson and Wooly from Volcom all enjoyed and aptly named Lil' Bitch afterward)<br /><br />So sit back and check out this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F78p6ut0Kmw">killer little video</a> and here is a link to <a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/06/muskegon_inventor_sherm_poppen.html">Sherman's Snurfer induction to the Smithsonian Museum in DC.</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F78p6ut0Kmw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F78p6ut0Kmw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-82287598779031250772009-06-15T21:08:00.000-07:002009-06-15T21:12:36.253-07:00Red Bull Rodeo Flip by Jordy SmithCheck out this <a href="http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/2009/06/red-bull-mentawai-jordys-rodeo.php">insane footage</a> of Pro Surfer <a href="http://www.jordy-smith.co.za/">Jordy Smith</a>.<br /><br /><object height="300" width="490"><param name="movie" value="http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/../swf/mediaplayer.swf?file=http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/xspf/780.xml&config=http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/../config/videoplayer_config.xml"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/../swf/mediaplayer.swf?file=http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/xspf/780.xml&config=http://www.redbullsurfing.com/videos/../config/videoplayer_config.xml" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" height="300" width="490"></embed></object><br /><br />By the way, sorry for the lack of updates, been swamped shipping tons of<a href="http://makufurniture.com/"> new Maku pieces </a>all across the country. To those that have purchased a new piece for their outdoor space a <a href="http://chriscarlisle.net/vh5/">big high 5 and thanks!</a>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-66080756893596996082009-05-31T09:48:00.000-07:002009-05-31T10:21:46.122-07:00Fish for thought<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCQDb-IV4pM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCQDb-IV4pM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />I found this little gem - "<a href="http://www.fishforthought.org/">Fish for Thought</a>" on the <a href="http://www.theleucadiaproject.com/">LeucadiaProject.com</a>. Ed and David are a couple of locals guys that surf the same spots as I do. Ed's zest for surf culture is second to none and David is an incredible photographer.<br /><br />So check it out, Local North County artist <a href="http://www.rodrigosrecycledart.com/">Rodney McCoubrey</a> takes trash found in and around our local beaches and re-purposes it to some <a href="http://www.rodrigosrecycledart.com/gallery.html">pretty cool artwork</a>. Combined with an Eco-Educational aspect with some of the local kids in Del Mar and you have a pretty rad little project going!<br /><br />The event was yesterday and hopefully the dreary weather did not put a damper on things. (Yes you read right, I said "Dreary" weather.... This time of year we get a little <a href="http://meteora.ucsd.edu/cap/gloom.html">May Gray and June Gloom</a>...)<br /><br /><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">FISH for THOUGHT </span></p> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">MILE of ART on the beach in Del Mar</p> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">TEACHES KIDS, COMMUNITY, ABOUT RECYCLING</p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Featuring Rodney McCoubrey</p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Elementary students' artwork display from recycled materials (trash to treasure)</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">with local artist Rodney 'Rodrigo' McCoubrey this Saturday, May 30th. on the beach in Del Mar</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> A mile of marine-themed artwork—colorful concoctions of scrap wood, old toothbrushes, aluminum soda tabs, popped balloons and the like, mounted on recycled sticks--winding "Christo style" along the scenic Del Mar coastline. Trash to treasure - a message of HOPE and RECYCLING.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Mini-masterpieces, the kids call Fish Sticks, will be proudly created and displayed to tell the tale ending ocean pollution.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">This simple recycling/art project by 400 Del Mar Elementary School children has taken on a life of its own in their hearts and minds, while heightening ocean pollution awareness. Fish For Thought will culminate this Saturday, May 30th, from Power House Park North to Dog Beach in Del Mar in an all-community beach cleanup and coastline art installation along Del Mar beach. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Local recycled-trash artist Rodrigo (aka Rodney McCoubrey) will help them create their own one-of-a-kind recycled wooden fish, embellished with recycled trash collected from the beach and home. www.FishForThought.org</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Filmmakers will be onhand to document this grass roots effort and are fundraising to complete an educational documentary. Del Mar hopes to highlight this pilot program as an example of what a community can do to reverse the negative impact trash makes on our beaches and ocean - a small community with a big message.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Local Chief Lifeguard Pat Vergne says, “Our community is using art to raise awareness about trash and the negative effect it has on the health of our marine life and our coastal community. We are thrilled to be supporting the Fish Sticks exhibition and the 5th annual Keep Del Mar Clean community beach clean up as we kick off our city’s new recycling program.”</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Additional partners in the project include the City of Del Mar and environmental group “Keep Del Mar Clean.” </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Beach clean up will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Power House Park in Del Mar.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Fish Sticks will be on display 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , Power House Park north to Dog Beach in Del Mar, this Saturday May 30th.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><br /></p>Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-76922205544475082552009-05-27T21:24:00.000-07:002009-05-27T21:41:49.518-07:00More Plastic than Plankton...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QbJXki4jXqUZSMC3DXlvqhbk5ycBfP8SBZXiR0bTHIzRqLzxSeVT9WZ28fXEDLdWYCUSI2LKyf1mEiUPRhuqhj3Ytp48Lyf3cd6Skg04UXcdRTW90u7-tMbGJ6u7MdSMSnDOpart0eOO/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QbJXki4jXqUZSMC3DXlvqhbk5ycBfP8SBZXiR0bTHIzRqLzxSeVT9WZ28fXEDLdWYCUSI2LKyf1mEiUPRhuqhj3Ytp48Lyf3cd6Skg04UXcdRTW90u7-tMbGJ6u7MdSMSnDOpart0eOO/s320/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340730376420135266" border="0" /></a><br />So I was reading the latest issue of <a href="http://surfermag.com/">my favorite surf mag</a> that features an interview with <a href="http://www.surfrider.org/">Surfrider Foundation</a> Executive Director <a href="http://www.surfrider.org/whoweare4.asp">Jim Moriarty</a> and an interesting fact popped out at me within the first few paragraphs of the interview.<br /><br />I have talked a lot about the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyre">North Pacific gyre</a> and the <a href="http://algalita.org/">swirling pool / blob of trash and plastic</a> that is now estimated to be as large as the USA but what I never realized was that it is now estimated to be<a href="http://www.greenchange.org/article.php?id=3870"> more photo-degraded plastic in the oceans than plankton</a>.<br /><br />This is a very disheartening and sad state of our oceans and the ramifications within the food chain may now be irreversible. Plastic is not bio-degradeble in any means, it is photo-degradeable which means that it will continue to break down into smaller and smaller pieces to where it can't be seen by the naked eye.<br /><br />Fish, birds, whales, and many other sea creatures that in one way or another end up on the plates of millions of diners tables around the world have potentially mistaken this plastic for plankton...<br /><br />The only answer, reduce, reuse, recycle and most importantly EDUCATE!Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461816848870374314.post-85508753097970550872009-05-25T13:32:00.001-07:002009-05-25T13:58:31.377-07:00Memorial Day 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8JIDZO6NAY5h7lkZuKrLSGynofqcyagEAmHqcgAf5oL_oHeMMmKVce-YEgyjwt9lGayAJQigU8Zn1rPqzVU835Pn3PQ4kQ9nX3bY4ZMsKn5WgGleBFUR2BnSLsy5E7ri6lKmiClRvfQh/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8JIDZO6NAY5h7lkZuKrLSGynofqcyagEAmHqcgAf5oL_oHeMMmKVce-YEgyjwt9lGayAJQigU8Zn1rPqzVU835Pn3PQ4kQ9nX3bY4ZMsKn5WgGleBFUR2BnSLsy5E7ri6lKmiClRvfQh/s320/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339865323682015698" border="0" /></a><br />While most are planning bbq's, time at the beach, lake, river, or just simply chilling with family and friends, lets not lose site of what Memorial day is really all about.<br /><br />Whether one agrees or not with the war in Iraq or the previous wars our country has fought in, the fact remains that thousands of our Military personnel wake up each day to defend our land from those that wish to harm us.<br /><br />I have never served in the military but have tremendous respect for those that do and have served. San Diego is home to a very large military population. The <a href="http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/">Marines at Camp Pendleton</a>, <a href="http://www.miramar.usmc.mil/home.htm">MCAS Miramar</a>, The <a href="http://www.mcrdsd.usmc.mil/">Marine Corp Recruiting Depot</a>, and the <a href="http://www.cpf.navy.mil/">Western Pacific Fleet</a><a href="http://www.cpf.navy.mil/"> </a>of the US Navy all are based here.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So a big </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://chriscarlisle.net/vh5/">high 5</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> and thank you to all of you that so graciously and honorably serve and defend our country! </span><br /><br />And most importantly lets not let the <a href="http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/rowealan.html">memory of our fallen soldiers</a> such as my friend <a href="http://www.iraqwarheroes.com/rowea.htm">Capt. Alan Rowe</a> ever fade.Jdubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935721394913223677noreply@blogger.com0