The second virtual celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day took place on June 8th 2021. The annual celebration has highlighted the theme of The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods.
2021 World Ocean Day has shed light on the wonder of the ocean and how it is our life source, supporting humanity and every other organism on Earth. This year's theme is relevant in the lead-up to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which will run from 2021 to 2030. The Decade will strengthen international cooperation to develop scientific research and innovative technologies that can connect ocean science with the needs of society. Here are some projects that care about oceans prevention.
#UpcyclingtheOceans
To celebrate World Oceans Day, the Spanish brand Ecoalf, actively worked in cleaning seas and in recycling materials, which have been found in oceans. To provide a sustainable fashion, Ecoalf shot this documentary with activists, seamen, fishermen who come across debris, plastic, toxic waste in our seas every day. Support the activity with the hashtag #UpcyclingtheOceans.
Happy Ocean
Chopard’s company statement is based on environmental and social responsibility since 2013, the year in which “The Journey to Sustainable Luxury” project started. Such a project allowed the brand in July 2018 to work with 100% certified ethical gold for all its jewellery and watches production. On World Oceans Day 2021, the company presents Happy Ocean: a watch dedicated to the underwater world, which combines all the features of an underwater timepiece with ethical rose gold.
Seaqual Yarn
Giving that the production of a bag is among the most polluting ever, thanks to technological innovation, it can be the most ecological product by using as its main material a SEAQUAL YARN. This innovative material is made of plastics, which are collected from the oceans and seas.
Petit Bateau
French illustrator and author Soledad Bravi has designed a capsule collection for Petit Bateau in organic cotton for babies, children and adults to support the ocean.
Blue Beauty
Biotherm announces the launch of “Live By Blue Beauty”. "Biotherm comes from the water and wants to take care of it. We believe that it is not enough just to reduce the environmental impact", says Giulio Bergamaschi, Biotherm Global President. The launch of the new Waterlover Hydrating Sun Milk, ultra-fluid body milk whose eco-conceived formula is more respectful of marine life, with a pack made reducing the use of plastic by 43%.
24Bottles X Sea Shepherd
24Bottles announces its support to Sea Shepherd Italia on World Oceans Day 2021 with the special collection 24Bottles X Sea Shepherd, consisting of two variants of Urban Bottle 500ml, the extra light water bottle of 24Bottles in stainless steel. All proceeds from the sale will be used to support the Jairo Med project which sees Sea Shepherd volunteers patrolling the Italian coasts to locate and preserve turtle nests, protecting the eggs until they hatch.
