Journey to a New Earth

In 1948 Wes Carter’s grandfather Horace took on the Ku Klux Klan on the front page of his weekly newspaper, fighting for civil rights.

The New Earth team joins pro surfer Koa Smith to learn about the problem of microplastics on Oahu’s North Shore.

Dr Isaiah Walker joins the conversation, showing the team the indigenous Hawaiian Ahupua’a system.

Big wave surfer Kai Lenny and surfboard shaper John Pyzel join the journey, offering insights and challenging the problematic issues.

11-time World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater talks about his journey from pro surfer to ocean activist and creator of the sustainable clothing line Outerknown.

The New Earth team delivers the first zero plastic prototype surfboard packaging kit to Pyzel headquarters in Southern California. Time for testing and feedback!

Team New Earth launches its new headquarters during the Billabong Pro Pipeline, showing the surf industry their final designs for a plastic-free New Earth product line.