Volunteer Spotlight – Annie Gibson
Posted on February 4, 2017 in Volunteer Spotlight
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How long have you volunteered with SFVI?
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Since December 2012
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Why did you become involved?
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I love being near water and I’ve been cleaning more garbage off of them over the years. When I found that Surfrider was trying to do something about it, I had to join in…Protect what you love!
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What are you most excited about working on with SFVI in 2017?
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Wavehunt 2017 at China Beach on February 25!
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What’s your favourite outdoor activity?
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Anything near a beach: cyling to a beach, sleeping on a beach, surfing, swimming, SUP, bbq, beach clean ups…it’s all good…
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What is the #1 thing you are doing to save our oceans?
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Refusing plastic straws when I order a drink and encouraging businesses to replace them with paper straws or no straws. If I really need to use a straw, I’ll use a metal or glass one instead.
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What is your #1 tip to reduce single-use plastics?
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I set up a little kit of fabric bag, jars, cup and spork and try to remember to bring it with me in case I eat drink or shop (which happens often..)
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Name a local business or person you support because of their environmental practices.
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There are so many great local businesses to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one: Ingredients, Soap Exchange, Mother Nature, Habit Coffee, Big Wheel Burger, Moksha Yoga, Nezza Naturals, 10 Acres…
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