Seaweed Art

SeaweedArt Fundraising Referral Program

bethpo — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:32:04 +0000

In addition to my creative SeaweedArt side and my passion for ocean conservation, I am also an independent insurance professional. These are two paths that lead me to helping others and I give back to the community. In the spirit of giving I have developed a fundraising referral program that benefits marine conservation causes. Here’s how it works.

I will donate $25 to the ocean cause of your choice for any referral sent to me that turns into a policy. The average household typically has three policies– two autos and a homeowners/renters policy, which totals $75. That adds up fast.

Not only will I pay the referral fee(s) to you when the policies are issued, but also when they renew annually, so long as the policy stays in force. This is an easy, hassle free way of generating revenue that is on going.

To learn more about how you can enroll your organization in this program please contact me at Beth@seaweedart.com.

Help Keep Oceans and Beaches Clean and Safe

bethpo — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:22:40 +0000

The EPA is proposing once again to cut all federal funding for beach water quality monitoring, putting over 100 million Americans at risk of getting sick from polluted water! In 2000, when the federal BEACH Act was passed, water quality monitoring made big advancements in setting standards and funding monitoring programs to ensure your safety.

Just like health safety inspections for food, we rely on water quality monitoring and reporting to ensure that the water we swim, surf and play in is safe. With 23,481 beach closures and advisories issued last year, now is not the time to stop beach monitoring.

Ask Congress to continue to support beach water testing programs.

You Can Help Protect Sea Otters

bethpo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:22:44 +0000

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is undertaking a process to clarify terms under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of what would constitute a native handicraft item made from a sea otter pelt. The environmental and scientific communities are concerned that this would add hunting pressure on sea otters in Southeast Alaska and elsewhere in Alaska and that this is being carried out as a means of managing fisheries through predator control. Please send a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by August 6 by clicking here.

Does Your Facial Scrub Contain Plastic Micro-Beads?

bethpo — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:10:16 +0000

No plastic micro beads in here

Did you know that in the past decade, more and more personal care products have been sold in The United States and around the world that contain micro-plastic particle abrasives used as an exfoliant? This is perhaps the most offensive form of plastic pollution because this plastic is actually designed to be washed down the drain.

Micro-plastic particles are found in all oceanic gyres, bays, gulfs and seas worldwide. Micro-plastics are pervasive in the environment. They absorb persistent organic pollutants and are consumed by a variety of marine life including the fish we harvest for food.

Natural alternatives such as apricot shells, cocoa beans and sea salt can be used as sustainable alternatives to plastic.

The 5 Gyres Institute, together with their Global Partners, Plastic Free Seas and The Plastic Soup Foundation have initiated a campaign to eliminate this plastic from all consumer products by demanding that companies cease using them in their products.

Here’s how you can help:

Sign the 5 Gyres Petition

Donate

Purchase only products that do not contain plastic micro beads.

Let’s Turn Facebook Blue

bethpo — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:19:42 +0000

You have been invited to participate in an ocean plastic pollution global awareness campaign. Healthy oceans are very important for the health of the planet and one of the most serious threats comes from the plastic pollution. Please take a look at the following video so you can better understand the enormity of this issue:

On June 8th, World Oceans Day, environmental activists from all around the world will simultaneously upload a photo of themselves wearing this T-shirt on their Facebook walls with a short caption telling everyone about one thing that they are doing to make this world a better place, with a focus on, but not limited to, plastic pollution. We are going to flood facebook walls with this. That’s not all. Participants will also receive instructions for a secret plan which is going to be a huge surprise for all. To join the Let’s Turn Facebook Blue event click here.

Real change is achieved slowly, at turtle speed– one step at a time. Change one thing in your life without thinking. If you eliminated one plastic bag or a straw you can make an huge impact in reducing plastic pollution. It does make a difference so JUST DO IT!

For suggestions on how you can reduce plastic waste and pollution, please visit The Plastic Pollution Coalition.

Order your Blue Turtle T-shirt here. Order two or more and use this coupon code worth $10 RF2013

The America’s Cup is Coming to San Francisco

bethpo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:57:39 +0000

My husband Bill and I were fortunate to attend a talk given last week by the CEO of Team Oracle about the America’s Cup that is coming to San Francisco this summer. Wow! It was amazing. We met a few of the crew members from competing teams who talked about the aerodynamic designs of the catamarans. They showed this video of boats on foils literally flying out of the air. Watch it and be amazed.

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SeaweedArt on Display

bethpo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:15:15 +0000

I stopped by Scotts Valley Artisans recently and was very proud and thrilled to be displayed there. Christy did a great job of hanging my art. Thanks Scotts Valley Artisans!

In addition to my SeaweedArt note cards and prints, I also have four original seaweed pressings on sale. Both prints and originals are framed in custom made bamboo.

This is an amazing store filled with hundreds of great art work and artisanal homemade crafts, food items and soaps by dozens of Santa Cruz artists.

And there’s more! Scotts Valley Artisans offers classes such as art classes for kids, lessons on how to string beads and gourd making. To learn more click on their calendar of events.

To learn more about other happenings like gallery openings and side walk sales, sign up for their newsletter here.

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SeaweedArt in Scotts Valley Artisans

bethpo — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:24:22 +0000

I am proud to announce that my SeaweedArt original seaweed pressings, seaweed prints and seaweed note cards are now available at Scotts Valley Artisans, a non-profit community art center featuring the work of over 150 Santa Cruz County artists. If you are local, by all means check it out. They have amazing arts, crafts, handmade items, artisanal food products, soap and jewelry. It is like an art museum. I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of this wonderfully engaging and inspiring community!

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How Many Toxins are You Putting on Your Body?

bethpo — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:59:21 +0000

It is estimated that the average woman puts over 500 toxins on her body before she leaves the house. Body lotions, soaps, shampoos, perfumes and makeup are all common products that everyone uses. Evidence suggests that what we put on our skin penetrates our internal organs within 23 seconds of application. That is very disturbing. We can avoid this problem by using products that are environmentally safe, toxin free, botanically based and inspired by nature.

Arbonne is a highly regarded full line of health and wellness products with a rich Swiss heritage. I tried these products when I was introduced to them by my friend Kim and I was hooked. I first sampled the Sea Source Botanicals, (naturally) but I have since tried almost everything in the catalog and I can’t recommend them enough. I feel rest assured that I am using products that are safe for my health and safe for the environment.

Pure. Safe. Beneficial.

Please visit my SeaweedArt Arbonne site to learn more.

Happy New Year

bethpo — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:07:21 +0000

My husband Bill and I spent New Year’s Day visiting metal marine animal sculptures in front of closed museums. Here we are posed in front of the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum whale and there’s Bill in pseudo Burt Reynolds Cosmo poses on top of the whale’s tail in front of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. He’s wearing the new Irish Fisherman’s sweater I got him for Christmas. It was a warm and sunny beautiful day. Gotta love livin’ in Santa Cruz.

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