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Want to know what makes us smile?

The planet. Our planet. Planet Earth. You know, that big blue/green blob we live on? That big, spherical, wonderball all of us happyhumans meander around on….Ringing any bells? We thought so.

Chances are, if you’re like us, meandering always feels better when you’ve got a cushy pair of sandals under your toes. It makes trekking near and far a much more pleasant endeavor– and it’s something to be thankful for. So thankful in fact, that Sanuk wants to give Mother Earth a little love.

Recently, with the inception of The R.A.S.T.A Project and its line of signature sandals, Sanuk has devoted much of its focus to reducing its footprint–no matter how comfy it is. The R.A.S.T.A. Project which stands for Recyled And Sustainable Trade Alliance is a sub division of Sanuk Footwear.

The R.A.S.T.A. Project aims to reduce its impacton the world by providing footwear that is truly impact  free. Everything from the sandals’ materials (including: recycled-tired outsoles, jute, hemp natural latex and recycled plastic bottles) to the packaging as been chosen in a effort to be more environmentally friendly.

Now’s where the real fun begins. In an effort to make going green even more groovy….

This is your chance to hunker down in your Sanuks and help out planet little by little. Sometimes making a bigger initiative happen comes via baby steps. Here’s how you can help (and score some free Sanuk swag in the process)

Step 1: Do something GREEN –(taking out the recycle, conserving water, changing light bulb, riding your skateboard, bike, or dog to work- Anything to help our planet smile. If you’re stumped, try web searching “easy ways to go green”. It’s easier than you think— Get creative!

Step 2: Take a photo of yourself in the act as evidence! You’ll need a camera for this one, Ace.

Send 3: EMAIL your photo to Social@Sanuk.com. Provide your name and a little caption.

The deadline to submit photos is: Tuesday, October 5th at 10:00am PST (1:00pm ET). Once the entries are in, the Sanuk Team will compile your photos into a sharable “Show Us Your Green” Photo Album. Our team of warm-blooded, self-propelled amoebas will hand pick the winner(s)!

Winners will receive overstuffed SANUK MYSTERY BOXES!

For more information on The RASTA Project and Sanuk’s eco-friendly line of sandals, visit :

www.rastaproject.org or www.sanuk.com

At the most recent stop on the ESA Surfing Tour, Sanuk’s Chris Tucker bagged a BIG 1st place finish in Open Mens Division and 2nd in Junior Mens Division. Tucker was hungry to stake his claim atop the podium.

According to posting on Transworld Surf, Chris stayed focused with a barrage of “vigorous, dynamic slashes, tailblows, and air reverses in the diminishing knee-to-waist-high peaks” – Skeptical. Ha. Just take a gander at the visuals.

(photos: via TWS/Bielmann/SPL)

Chris’s motto for the contest- if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. From the pre-heat rituals to the stretches on the beach, Chris stuck to a routine that worked like magic. He even wore the same shirt and boardshorts everyday of the event…

Chris on going for the grunge: “They’re starting to stink pretty bad, but it’s working so I’ve just stayed with it.” Congrats, Chris! Job well done. Now that the events over, you might want to find the nearest laundromat.

The ESA stop saw a dominance Sanuk teamriders on all fronts. Sanuk wondergrom, Stevie Pittman, took 2nd place in the Menehune Division. Alex Fawess snagged a 2nd in Men’s Longboard.

What are we feeding these shredders, you ask? Gummy worm. Lots and lots of gummy worms.

(photo: Surfline)

Sanuk’s Quentin Turko and Stevie Pittman have been groms on a mission! Recently, in the 2010 Rip Curl GromSearch, the boys put on quite a show. Conditions were flawless in North Carolina as Quentin took the top spot in the 12 & Under Division and Stevie bagged 3rd. Heck yeah!

(photo: via Rip Curl)

Quentin Turko holdin’ the hardware high! For more coverage of the event visit Rip Curl’s little ditty.

Ergo Underground has been hosting a sweet series of impromptu contests. Their mission: assemble a posse of talented surfers in a “friendly clash” of for a little cash. With this series, Ergo Underground has taken the “for surfers, by surfers” vibe to a whole new level.

Puerto Rican surfers ran everything from registrations, heat match-ups, and even judging. Turns out these shredfiends can throw down proper turn and a killer event. Who says surfers can’t be productive? (Don’t answer that…)

From start to finish, Sanuk’s Maria Kuzmovich put quite the show. The Open Women’s Division final cranked for a solid 20 minutes straight. Maria, found herself behind the 8 ball for most up the heat, but that didn’t stop her from pulling some Kobe-esque game winning madness. In the last five minutes of the final, Maria laid on the heavy. Quickly, she posted the two highest scores of the heat and took home the win!

Maria’s motto, “Go bright or go home!”

Drawing lines some boys can only dream of…

Winner, winner- Chicken dinner!

Official Open Women’s Results:
1. Maria Kuzmovich
2. Lilac Alvarado
3. Cristina Hernandez
4. Natty Perez
5. Liz Hauser

Photos lifted from: www.surfcaribe.com

Here’s a few gems from the Waterman’s Golf Tournament courtesty of Sanuk head-honcho Jeff Kelley.

“Lil” Michelson Teeing off with one schnazzy golfball. Fore!

Mexican referees come equipped with whistles and shot glasses. Game on!