Created in Community 

Community has always been at the heart of EcoStiks—not as a program, but as a way of working and showing up. From the earliest days, EcoStiks grew through relationships: artists sharing ideas, surfers testing patches in the water, creatives collaborating on designs, and people passing EcoStiks along because they believed in what they represented. What started as a small, hands-on experiment became something larger through connection, trust, and shared values.

At its core, EcoStiks is about participation. We believe creativity is stronger when it’s shared, and impact happens when people feel invited in—not sold to. Whether it’s through collaborative campaigns, on-site activations, pop-ups, or events, EcoStiks creates space for people to contribute their voice, tell their story, and take part in something bigger than themselves. Community isn’t something we market—it’s something we build together over time.

As EcoStiks has grown beyond Santa Barbara and into new cities, industries, and communities, that philosophy has stayed the same. We work alongside creators, brands, athletes, organizations, and everyday individuals who care about creativity, sustainability, and connection. Some engage through partnerships, some through campaigns, some through memberships or ambassador programs—but all are part of a broader ecosystem rooted in shared action and collective impact.

EcoStiks exists to support that ecosystem. By offering simple tools for self-expression, repair, and storytelling, we help people show up in ways that feel authentic and accessible. Community, for us, is not defined by titles or tiers—it’s defined by participation. When people come together around small, creative actions, the impact reaches far beyond any single product or company.

Women in the Water

Today, EcoStiks proudly sponsors Women in the Water, a grassroots organization  dedicated to empowering women through water, education, inspiration and networking.

EcoStiks is built on the belief that strong communities drive meaningful change. We are committed to using our products and partnerships to build connections, protect the planet, and support causes that reflect our core values.

Small waves make big waves. 
How will YOU Stik it?