From Trash to Treasure: Celebrating Global Recycling Day and World Water Day with 4ocean
At Dune Jewelry, we draw inspiration from the boundlessness and pristine beauty of our oceans when designing many of our pieces.
To give back, we know it’s not only our responsibility to educate our audiences on the human-induced threats to our oceans such as plastic pollution, whaling, and overfishing, but also to go one step further and take action.
Plastic waste in particular poses a massive threat to marine life and ecosystems worldwide, with more than 75 million tons of plastic waste found currently in our oceans. The average annual death rate of marine animals caused by plastic pollution is 100 million per year.
Taking Action With 4ocean
To celebrate World Water Day and Global Recycling Day this month we’re shining the spotlight on one of our collaborators, 4ocean, an ocean cleanup company founded by two dedicated surfers.
Their mission is clear: to end the ocean plastic crisis. Through a global cleanup campaign, 4ocean’s full-time captains and crew remove plastic and debris from oceans, rivers, and coastlines on a daily basis.
4ocean’s dedication extends beyond cleanup efforts. As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, they work to educate communities about plastic pollution, empower individuals to reduce single-use plastic consumption, and advocate for sustainable solutions on a global scale.
The Dune x 4ocean Collection
With every purchase from the Dune x 4ocean collection, up to 10 pounds of plastic are pulled from the ocean! To date, we’ve helped pull a whopping 27,518 pounds of garbage from our oceans.
Not only does 4ocean pull plastic from the oceans, but they process the recovered plastic into materials we can use in our jewelry designs!
The Dune x 4ocean collection features a range of personalized designs, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and wine stoppers, inspired by the world’s most beautiful oceans and beaches, crafted with recycled plastic and ethically sourced elements.
Each piece serves as a testament to your love for the ocean and your commitment to its preservation.
This Global Recycling Day and World Water Day, we invite you to join us in transforming “trash” into treasure. Together with our 4ocean partners, we are proud to join the clean ocean movement and help build a more sustainable future where humanity thrives in harmony with nature.
Help solve the ocean pollution problem in style. Shop our collaboration collection of sustainable jewelry designs OR add 4ocean’s colorful recycled plastic to any of your favorite Dune Designs.
Exploring The Collection
Here are some of our favorite pieces from the collection:
Dune x 4ocean Turtle Necklace
This sterling silver turtle Necklace evokes the calm spirit of one of our favorite sea creatures and is filled with 4ocean certified recovered plastic in Seafoam and ethically sourced shells from Hawaii. Let’s do our part to save the Turtles! Each Turtle Necklace purchased will help 4ocean’s professional captain and crew pull 5 pounds of plastic from our oceans.
Dune x 4ocean Full Heart Toggle Bracelet – Hawaii Blue
Embrace the spirit of aloha with jewelry that intertwines love, beauty and sustainability. Handcrafted by Dune Jewelry’s talented artisans using 4ocean certified recycled plastic in Hawaii Blue and ethically sourced shells from Hawaii, this gift not only captures your affection but also helps clean our oceans, pulling 5 pounds of plastic.
Dune x 4ocean Whale Tail Necklace – Bali Blue
Inspired by the magestic marine mammals in our oceans, the Dune x 4ocean Whale Tail Necklace is your talisman for the clean ocean movement. Handcrafted in New England using certified recycled plastic in Bali Blue, the Whale Tail Necklace will pull 5 lbs of plastic from our oceans, giving our favorite marine mammals a cleaner home to swim in.
Dune x 4ocean Calypso Bracelet Set
Wear this Calypso Bracelet set as a symbol of your passion for the ocean and use it to raise awareness about the devastating impact of plastic pollution. Handcrafted with authentic, ethically sourced earth elements & 100% recycled 4ocean Plastic cord handcrafted by local artisans on the tropical island of Bali. This bracelet set will pull 15 lbs of plastic from our Oceans.
Dune Jewelry x 4ocean – Boho Stack Ring – Florida Black
Wear this Boho Stack Ring as a symbol of your passion for the ocean and use it to raise awareness about the devastating impact of plastic pollution. Handcrafted with authentic, ethically sourced Florida sand from Dune’s Sandbank and certified 4ocean recovered plastic. This sterling silver ring will pull 5lbs of plastic from our Oceans.
Dune Jewelry x 4ocean – Rope Seven Sand Cuff Bracelet – Florida
Wear this Rope Seven Sands Cuff as a symbol of your passion for the ocean and use it to raise awareness about the devastating impact of plastic pollution. Handcrafted with authentic, ethically sourced Florida sand from Dune’s Sandbank and certified 4ocean Plastic that was recovered directly from the captivating coasts of Florida by 4ocean’s professional captains and crews. This stunning sterling silver cuff will pull a whopping 10lbs of plastic from our Oceans!
Together, let’s make waves of change. Dive into our collection and be a part of the solution: Explore the Dune x 4ocean Collection
