THE GREEN REVOLUTION: ART, ACTION, AND INNOVATION

Sometimes we look around and see so much just going to waste, and it makes you think about the kind of world we’re leaving behind. We all know recycling is one of those things that’s easy to talk about but harder to actually do right. But every once in a while, you see someone in the community really stepping up and showing us how it’s done.

This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Dave Bachinsky. He’s a pro skater and a visual artist who’s doing something pretty incredible right in his own garage.

The Story Behind the Board

Did you know that nearly 2 million skate decks get tossed into the trash every single year in the U.S.?. Most of that wood just sits in a landfill, but Dave sees things differently. He’s out there collecting those broken boards. These boards have already lived a life and have stories to tell, and he’s recycling them into beautiful art and furniture. Dave takes something that would’ve been "junk" and gives it a second chance.

• Dave makes sure these boards don’t end up in a landfill.

• He uses the unique layers and colors of the skateboards to create pieces that actually mean something.

• With hard work and local grit, he’s turning old wood into something brand new.

Clean Power for a Clean Mission

What’s even cooler is how he’s getting his work done. Dave’s garage doesn't have traditional power, so he’s gone completely off-the-grid using Nature’s Generator. It’s a solar-powered setup that lets him run his heavy tools without relying on the old power lines. He’s not just recycling the materials, he’s also using renewable energy to do it.

"I'm so psyched to have this and put it to use... thank you for keeping the missions going." — Dave Bachinsky

Let’s Do Our Part

At the end of the day, change doesn't just happen on the world stage. It starts right here in our own backyards.

Seeing a local guy like Dave turn his passion into a way to help the planet is a great reminder that we can all find creative ways to waste less and do more.

Check out Dave’s workshop here: Powering Art Off the Grid