Journey to a New Earth

A joint project by Atlantic Packaging's president, Wes Carter, and surfing videomaker, Peter King, this new series deals with the problem of plastic pollution in the oceans. Through intense reporting and interviews with surfing stars and ocean litter specialists, this journey is all about finding effective solutions for one of the greatest environmental threats of our time.

Watch the second episode of a series dedicated to understanding the dynamics and fight the causes for one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. The pernicious effects of ocean plastic pollution cannot be underestimated, so join Atlantic Packaging's Wes Carter and videomaker Peter King on their journey to save the oceans and, ultimately, our planet.

Dr. Isaiah Walker joins the conversation, showing the team the indigenous Ahupua'a system, how it engendered a truly great culture, and what it teaches us about a more sustainable future.

Big wave surfer Kai Lenny and surfboard shaper John Pyzel join the journey, offering insights and challenging the problematic issue of single use plastic in shipping surfboards around the world.

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.

Wes Carter ventures out to swim with shark experts Juan and Ocean Ramsey. A firsthand lesson on marine life and ocean health, leads to ideas and discoveries for more circularity in e-commerce.

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