Did you know that every minute, one garbage truck worth of plastic is dumped into the world’s oceans? That’s over 680 million kilogrammes of trash a year ending up in our oceans.
This staggering number directly affects the health of both humans and wildlife alike, compromising the livelihoods of all organisms that depend on a healthy ocean to thrive. Plastic bags can be mistaken as food, straws can get stuck in sea creatures’ throats and blowholes, and discarded fishing gear can trap helpless sea turtles or cut through the flesh of whales.
These days, to have been to practically any beach is to be familiar with sand covered in garbage left by beachgoers, washed up from nearby boats, or arriving on prevailing currents. Even shorelines that rarely get human visitors have somehow become decorated with used yoghurt cartons and empty bottles of sunscreen. The proliferation of plastic is a major threat to not only the ocean environment but also to the fishermen and seaside communities that have to live amongst the waste. Luckily, there are people like Alex and Andrew, the founders of 4Ocean, who are determined to live in a world where a day at the beach doesn’t involve mistaking trash for a seashell.
4Ocean produces handmade bracelets made of 100% recycled materials such as glass and plastic bottles. By purchasing a 4Ocean bracelet, you facilitate the removal of half a kilo of trash from our oceans and coastlines. So far, 4Ocean has collected over half a million kilos of trash in less than two years since they started their important mission in January 2017. These bracelets should be worn with pride, and identify you as a concerned citizen of our beautiful planet.
Since our hotels are based mostly in island nations that thrive on healthy oceans, we are especially supportive of 4Ocean’s efforts. To do our part in helping their cause, we’re selling 4Ocean signature bracelets at every Red Planet Hotel across Asia. Buy one at check-in or upon booking when you use our app or website. There’s no such thing as buyers’ guilt when you are purchasing a good-looking bracelet and facilitating the removal of a half a kilo of trash from the ocean at the same time.
Want to take even more action? Start your own beach cleanup or join one of the 4Ocean-hosted cleanups around the world. Check
www.4ocean.com regularly for activities near you. Let’s take action by joining this global movement to restore our oceans a better place for future generations!
