Learn about how you can get involved and help keep our beaches and oceans cleaner, pick up 3 and the difference you will see!

::education::

Student's learning about Pick Up 3 Beach and Ocean Pollution Campaign presented by Cobi Emery, Founder

Students learn about the environment and the Pick Up 3 campaign through collborations with organizations such as Outside the Lens, The San Diego Coastkeeper and The Surfrider Foundation. Upcoming events include presentations in San Diego Schools with Outside the Lens. Interested in booking a Pick Up 3 school presentation? Contact us to learn more.

::inspiration::

Pick Up 3 was inspired by Del Mar Heights Elementary School teacher Andrew Smith. Mr. Smith shares Cobi's passion for the ocean and has a strong desire to keep our beaches clean. "Pick Up 3", the movie, was a result of a summer project with Mr. Smith. Little did Cobi or Mr. Smith know that the Surfrider Foundation would get a hold of the short film and spread the message through its extensive network.

Once "Pick Up 3" hit the internet, it quickly went viral landing Cobi spreading the message on national TV, presenting to numerous national environmental groups and working with elementary school students throughout San Diego County. Cobi is not the only Del Mar Heights student inspired by Mr. Smith. The passionate 1st grade teacher has inspired many of his students to take action to make a better world a better place. Andrew "Andy" has touched each of his students in an unique, individual way leading many to achieve their best and reaching new Heights!

:: partners::

In 2008 Cobi joined forces with Ocean Minded in an effort to spread the ‘Pick Up 3’ message globally. This well-matched partnership allows Cobi’s simple idea of cleaning beaches to flourish and spread between communities and eventually the world.

To learn more about Ocean Minded's commitment to the environment and other ambassadors please
visit www.OceanMinded.com.

Matix Clothing has also been a long time supporter of the Pick Up 3 campaign. Matix is committed to progress and affecting change. They figure everyone out there has enough plastic wax combs to last a lifetime...Every pair of Matix boardshorts comes standard with a Polution Solution biodegradable
trash bag and they encourage everyone to pick up just one bag of trash from your local beach and that will be progress!

:: Media Coverage::

Pick Up 3 In the News

Surfing Magazine's Green Issue Features Cobi Emery's Solution to Beach Pollution, Pick Up 3

Surfing Magazine Green Issue, Cobi Emery, The Dreamer

Surfer Magazine's Pick of the Litter features Cobi Emery and his Pick Up 3 Environmental Campaign

Ocean Minded Beach Clean Up with Pick Up 3

:: Pick up 3 Design ::

Each creature depicted has his own task, but also shares a common goal: work together to keep the water clean.

This construction project would not be complete without a contractor; beavers help build the path to a cleaner Earth. Pelicans eat fish that require a clean habitat. Every project needs a project manager; the owl perches atop the Earth ensuring that all goes according to plan. As each creature contributes to nursing Mother Nature back to health, signs of recovery start to sprout, bud and blossom.

Pick Up 3 does not work without the help of all creatures, man and animal. Open spaces appearing throughout the composition emphasize the work-in-progress nature of the Pick Up 3 campaign and welcome others to help “fill in” this participatory scheme. Artwork for Pick Up 3 was created by Studio Aiuto.