PROJECT BLUE
Project Blue unites brands to protect ocenas and beaches
21/1/2007
Industry News
New Campaign to Raise Over $1 Million for Surfrider Foundation-Based Initiatives
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., – Project BLUE, a new national initiative established for the sole purpose of raising more than $1 million in support of ocean and beach protection, is proud to announce the support of five leading surf brands.
Industry leaders, Billabong, DAKINE, Electric, Nixon and Reef, have partnered to create limited and special-edition products for project BLUE. Each brand has committed to three years of support for the innovative new initiative which is taking a proactive approach to protecting the ocean. Set to launch in-stores in June 2007, these products will be sold at leading retail stores nationwide with a portion of proceeds going towards the Surfrider Foundation.
“Project BLUE is not a charity; it's a plan of action," said Vipe Desai, project BLUE founder and Propaganda Headquarters president. “These brands make the ocean a priority. Generating monies to save the very thing that supports not only life, but also the spirit of surfing is a sound strategy.”
Products that will make up the project BLUE offering include Billabong board shorts, DAKINE backpacks, Electric sunglasses, Nixon watches and Reef sandals. Although each brand will retain category exclusivity, additional industry partners will be brought into the mix to build and strengthen the program in coming months. Also, an online retail partner, event programs, media partners and additional industry support will soon be announced.
Project BLUE was created in response to the decline of the state of the nation’s coastal waterways and beaches and to help with their revitalization and protection for generations to come. According to the 2006 Surfrider Foundation “State of the Beach Report,” research shows a gradual decline in water quality, over-development and beach erosion along our coasts.
These issues continue to fatigue a natural resource that is essential to not only American popular culture and recreation, but the health and well-being of our surroundings.
"Project BLUE will help to stem losses of water quality, coastal access and sand loss at beaches and surf spots across the country by supporting the community-based campaigns undertaken by the Surfrider Foundation's network of 60 grassroots chapters," added Jim Moriarty, Executive Director, Surfrider Foundation.
About project BLUE
The oceans, waves and beaches we love are being abused and need help. Through project BLUE, brands create unique products that help generate funding for Surfrider Foundation-based initiatives.
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