DivX, a leading digital video technology company, partnered with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter to clean up beaches in Ocean Beach on May 18, 2025. The partnership reflects DivX’s commitment to environmental stewardship and to San Diego, the city that birthed the DivX digital video revolution.
For 25 years, DivX has been at the forefront of digital video innovation, developing groundbreaking codecs and technologies that have revolutionized how we experience video. From its inception in 2000, DivX has maintained its headquarters in San Diego, fostering a strong connection with the local community. The company’s office, located just a short distance from Scripps Pier, has long been known for its unique “board meetings,” where employees would gather to surf the local breaks.
This beach cleanup event reflects DivX’s dedication to environmental responsibility and its appreciation for the natural beauty of San Diego’s coastline. The company recognizes the importance of preserving the ocean and beaches for future generations and believes in actively contributing to the health of the environment.
“We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary in San Diego, a city that has been instrumental in our success,” said Noel Egnatios, CEO of DivX. “This beach cleanup is our way of giving back to the community that has supported us for so long. We’re excited to partner with the Surfrider Foundation to make a positive impact on our local environment.”
The Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches, was instrumental in organizing and executing the event. The cleanup focused on removing debris and improving the overall health of the beach ecosystem.
DivX is grateful to give back where it all began by joining together to celebrate DivX’s 25 year anniversary milestone, and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment.
About DivX:
DivX develops innovative technology to provide extraordinary digital entertainment experiences on any device. For 25 years, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video by creating pioneering technologies for consumers, device manufacturers and streaming services around the world. DivX licenses its technology to enable stunning video playback, and major consumer electronics brands have shipped nearly 2 billion DivX-enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion worldwide downloads and provides consumers the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit www.divx.com
About the Surfrider Foundation:
The Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over one million supporters, activists, and members, with more than 200 volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in the U.S., and more than 900 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more at SurfriderSD.org.
