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Skate and Restore?
by John Karp
Skateboarding has long been associated with rebellious and destructive behavior, leaving a stigma in the eyes of those unfamiliar with the sport. However, in recent years, views of skateboarding have evolved, even going so far as to be featured in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics for the very first time in history! With this in mind, skaters the world over must consider their impact on society and the environment. Here are just a few of things that skaters are doing to break the "Skate and Destroy" clichê once and for all...
Bamboo Decks: Many skate decks are made from maple trees. Considering the fact that some skaters may break their boards in a matter of weeks, this has caused increased maple deforestation. Some of the more innovative designers have decided to experiment with bamboo skate decks. Bamboo grows at a significantly quicker rate and some species are incredibly strong, making them potentially ideal for skate decks.
Recycle and Reuse: This seems like common sense, but reusing and repurposing old skate items such as broken decks, ramps, etc. can go a long way. This can be a wide variety of ideas from furniture to repurposed skate props to art! The next time you need a new coffee table, take a look online for a skate deck coffee table!
Felt Grip Tape: Grip tape is a staple in skating, allowing for a wide variety of tricks to be performed. However, Japanese pro skater, Gou Miyagi, has been using felt on his boards to mitigate degradation of footwear and avoid environmentally harmful chemicals associated with traditional grip tape. The one drawback? Tricks are significantly tougher to land. So... challenge accepted?
by Jocelyn Brennan, President/CEO
We are excited to host in-person meetings once again for South County Chambers of Commerce members. Our members, both businesses and nonprofits, can attend monthly business meetings in their city where they live or work that includes a timely update from their local government officials as well as opportunities for networking with other businesses. This is a great way to stay connected and learn more about your community. There are Business Meetings currently for Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and Oceano. There are also opportunities to join the Ambassador Committee, Governmental Affairs Business Meeting, or the Marketing Committee. If you prefer a remote option, we offer the ability to call in via Zoom. Now is a great time to re-establish connections and build back your business or nonprofit. South County Chambers of Commerce is here to support you. To learn more about Chamber opportunities, please visit southcountychambers.com.
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slo county Shines Bright with 15,000 solar homes!
Three days before Earth Day, on April 19, 2021, San Luis Obispo County reached 15,000 residential solar energy systems. According to Solarponics, a solar energy company in California, the 15,000th solar energy system in SLO County was installed at a property in Atascadero.
California has led the country—and the world—in solar energy adoption for the past 15 years. Last year, the state added nearly 4,000MW of residential solar (equivalent to two Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plants) as interest in home improvement surges, and customers suffering through power outages and extreme weather events seek energy resiliency. The central coast boasts one of the highest per capita shares of residential solar in the country, and the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report estimates double-digit growth in the residential solar market over the next three years.
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