is it just me or does Dave seem a bit hypocritical?? he has spent his life flying all over the world surfing waves in exotic locations and gets all preachy about environmental issues. pretty sure his carbon footprint is alot bigger than the people he's talking to.. do as i say, not what i do..
Late but while there is a point to be made about how what he does is somewhat contradictory he does acknowledge this; "I don't just jump on a trip and go because I'm bored. If it's something I feel really strongly to do, then I'll go. The trip to Europe was all a campaign with the whaling issue. In America, I was talking about issue of Surfers for Cetaceans." Rasta is aware of this however the sacrifice needs to be made at times to spread consciousness regarding such pressing issues. To quote ESPN's article on Rasta - "He notes that airplanes are the technologically dated "old Bunson burners," and faces up to the contradiction that his biggest contribution to greenhouse gasses comes from trying to spread an environmental message. Still, he gets a point for making his travel about more than just catching waves". I'd suggest checking out that article if you're interested as it makes a fairly reasonable and balance critique of his environmentalist ethos. www.espn.com/action/surfing/news/story?page=Dave-Rastovich-environment
@@johnschkeeper what about "the Cove" and Sea shepherd? or "selling products" via an ethical and (r)evolutionary company like Patagonia, as well patronizing localized businesses in his community? And preserving his own property as greenspace? Those planes are scheduled and use the same fuel anyway, why not fill the seats constructively? Individually our actions are of limited consequence unless we use them to raise awareness and petition for new laws and systemwide cultural shifts. Or would you insist we fight with our hands tied behind our backs. Having encountered fingerpointers before, wallowing in resentment and self righteousness while rarely doing anything notable or constructive themselves. If you live a simple life and act conscientously in your community, that's great. But if you're not going to make the effort to spread the idea more widely, then what's the point of low-information criticism of those who do work to turn others on to information and avenues? Do you develop the practices and share the ideas of bioregionalism, watershed awareness, local sustainability, Locavorism, habitat restoration, regenerative agriculture, fair trade products, local politics, heirloom seeds, native landscaping, water quality? At least among your friends and neighbors.? We could all work together in our different capacities.
Why would Patagonia hire someone to narrate a film who is clearly totally unqualified to say the first word on the topic? He is self-described as anti-establishment, afraid to be in a 3rd world factory because he is a westerner who surfs all day, and doesn't know anything about the industry. Why not hire one of the locals or the factory manager to talk about this topic -- they know a whole lot more about it than Dave.
I think the contrast the surfer brings to the film makes it more relatable. They are trying to show us that buying fair trade feels good, and its the 'right' thing to do for us westerners. And it's relatable because a lot of us from the western world would feel uncomfortable in that situation because we have grown up knowing how lucky we are. Facing that can be difficult.
@@tahoeclimber tahoe climber those who can use these adventures to raise awareness of connecting tonature and low impact and use the likes of Patagonia to nudge things in the right direction are in a unique position to shift the culture. I've seen it happening and heartfelt naturesport enthusiasts can inspire this shift.
Yvon Choouinard is a self described dirtbag climber/surfer who himself felt unqualified, now he runs a most unconventional yet workable business model .He hires people like himself, whom he believes are sincere therefore trusted to try. David has proven his activist mettle and dedication and Yvon is dedicated to saving as much of the earth and our connection to sustainability and fair trade practices as he can with likeminded allies like Rastovich
Nice job guys!!! The people in Sri Lanka are so very nice I found.
Thank you for a great video
Ok Patagonia, can i get a fair chance to work with you?
Great time capsule for future generations well done thanks for the education
❤️
How much does the man in the garment factory make? How much are athletes paid?
How much do you make? How much does the guy who picks your produce make?
is it just me or does Dave seem a bit hypocritical?? he has spent his life flying all over the world surfing waves in exotic locations and gets all preachy about environmental issues. pretty sure his carbon footprint is alot bigger than the people he's talking to.. do as i say, not what i do..
Late but while there is a point to be made about how what he does is somewhat contradictory he does acknowledge this; "I don't just jump on a trip and go because I'm bored. If it's something I feel really strongly to do, then I'll go. The trip to Europe was all a campaign with the whaling issue. In America, I was talking about issue of Surfers for Cetaceans." Rasta is aware of this however the sacrifice needs to be made at times to spread consciousness regarding such pressing issues.
To quote ESPN's article on Rasta - "He notes that airplanes are the technologically dated "old Bunson burners," and faces up to the contradiction that his biggest contribution to greenhouse gasses comes from trying to spread an environmental message. Still, he gets a point for making his travel about more than just catching waves". I'd suggest checking out that article if you're interested as it makes a fairly reasonable and balance critique of his environmentalist ethos.
www.espn.com/action/surfing/news/story?page=Dave-Rastovich-environment
@@johnschkeeper what about "the Cove" and Sea shepherd? or "selling products" via an ethical and (r)evolutionary company like Patagonia, as well patronizing localized businesses in his community? And preserving his own property as greenspace? Those planes are scheduled and use the same fuel anyway, why not fill the seats constructively? Individually our actions are of limited consequence unless we use them to raise awareness and petition for new laws and systemwide cultural shifts. Or would you insist we fight with our hands tied behind our backs. Having encountered fingerpointers before, wallowing in resentment and self righteousness while rarely doing anything notable or constructive themselves. If you live a simple life and act conscientously in your community, that's great. But if you're not going to make the effort to spread the idea more widely, then what's the point of low-information criticism of those who do work to turn others on to information and avenues? Do you develop the practices and share the ideas of bioregionalism, watershed awareness, local sustainability, Locavorism, habitat restoration, regenerative agriculture, fair trade products, local politics, heirloom seeds, native landscaping, water quality? At least among your friends and neighbors.? We could all work together in our different capacities.
@@johnschkeeper You sound deeply concerned about the environment. What are you doing to improve it?
Why would Patagonia hire someone to narrate a film who is clearly totally unqualified to say the first word on the topic? He is self-described as anti-establishment, afraid to be in a 3rd world factory because he is a westerner who surfs all day, and doesn't know anything about the industry. Why not hire one of the locals or the factory manager to talk about this topic -- they know a whole lot more about it than Dave.
I think the contrast the surfer brings to the film makes it more relatable. They are trying to show us that buying fair trade feels good, and its the 'right' thing to do for us westerners. And it's relatable because a lot of us from the western world would feel uncomfortable in that situation because we have grown up knowing how lucky we are. Facing that can be difficult.
I'm curious if these workers could even afford to surf, climb, fly fish, or ski on their wages?
@@tahoeclimber tahoe climber those who can use these adventures to raise awareness of connecting tonature and low impact and use the likes of Patagonia to nudge things in the right direction are in a unique position to shift the culture. I've seen it happening and heartfelt naturesport enthusiasts can inspire this shift.
Yvon Choouinard is a self described dirtbag climber/surfer who himself felt unqualified, now he runs a most unconventional yet workable business model .He hires people like himself, whom he believes are sincere therefore trusted to try. David has proven his activist mettle and dedication and Yvon is dedicated to saving as much of the earth and our connection to sustainability and fair trade practices as he can with likeminded allies like Rastovich
Because you would not listen