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Triple Bull Surf & Skate Sustainability Actions

Reduced waste at surf events

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing used waste-reduction steps at event sites. These included composting food scraps, recycling HI-5 containers, and sending the rest of the waste to an energy facility. The event also added free filtered water stations, which helped cut down on single-use plastic bottles. The goal was to keep more material out of landfills and reduce litter on the North Shore.

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Worked with ocean nonprofits

The event partnered with Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i, a nonprofit that helps reduce beach waste and teaches people about ocean pollution. The group helped measure how much debris was kept out of landfills and beaches. It also supported education about single-use plastics and better beach habits. The event was also linked with Sustainable Surf, which runs programs to reduce surfing’s environmental footprint and restore coastal ecosystems.

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Used cleaner event power

The event infrastructure was powered by biodiesel made from used cooking oil from restaurants on O‘ahu. Turtle Bay Resort, the host venue, also installed 1,600 photovoltaic panels, which are solar panels that turn sunlight into electricity. The panels were said to produce 400 kilowatts of power. These steps were presented as ways to lower the event’s carbon footprint and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Supported local schools and groups

The event said it had given close to $1 million in grants and donations to the North Shore community over 32 years. It also raised $40,000 through a charity golf tournament for local nonprofits, and merchandise proceeds went to schools. The event also donated items such as lifesaving equipment, a rescue vehicle, and educational support for schools. This shows a mix of community giving and local economic support.

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Encouraged lower-impact travel

The event gave top-ranked surfers bicycles for the winter to help reduce car use and encourage others to do the same. This was part of a wider effort to make the event more environmentally aware and to cut traffic on the North Shore. It also fits with the event’s wider message about protecting the place where surfing depends on clean water, beaches, and reefs.

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