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The plastic pollution crisis is undeniable | Big companies looking to reduce their use of plastic

The plastic pollution crisis is undeniable | Big companies looking to reduce their use of plastic

China’s decision last year to ban the imports of lower quality recyclable materials has been a wake up call for the global recycling industry, but is forcing it to change for the better. And with research showing there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the world's oceans by 2050(!), it is highlighting the need for change more than ever. Big corps can no longer ignore the fact that plastic pollution is a big problem. We have enough evidence to show that single use plastics harm our environment, impact our waste streams and cause serious health issues like...


Dee Caffari | Turn the Tide on Plastic | Sailing the world wearing Olas in the Volvo Ocean Race

Dee Caffari | Turn the Tide on Plastic | Sailing the world wearing Olas in the Volvo Ocean Race

We posted before about inspiring brands and people leading the way in the war on plastic here. If you don't know her already, we would also like to put record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari on your radar. She's a pretty big deal in the sailing world and she's making footprints in the environmental world too. 

"I feel very privileged to have the ocean as a playground and a work office, and yet I can see first-hand some of the damage we're doing." - Caffari 

As well as being an Inspirational Speaker...


Top 5 Charities that are fighting to protect our world's oceans | How you can get involved!

Top 5 Charities that are fighting to protect our world's oceans | How you can get involved!

Plastic pollution is a global crisis. Plastic marine litter affects at least 267 species worldwide including sea turtles, whales, dolphins and marine birds. A huge amount of plastic litter ends up in our oceans every year. Plastic pollution does not only affect marine life and their environment, it also affects mankind. To put the dilemma into perspective, we are all affected by plastic litter on a daily basis - almost 3/4 of European drinking water is polluted by plastic. Plastic chemicals absorb into the body - 96% of Americans age 6+ test positive for BPA. Each year, plastic consumption increases...


The Plastic Crisis & How It Is Killing Our Oceans | How You Can Make a Difference!

The Plastic Crisis & How It Is Killing Our Oceans | How You Can Make a Difference!

The Plastic Crisis & How It Is Killing Our Oceans | How You Can Make a Difference!

Our oceans are dying | Get inspired by our favourite brands & people helping to protect our world’s ocean...

Our oceans are dying | Get inspired by our favourite brands & people helping to protect our world’s ocean...

Olas is committed to producing clothing which protects our environment. We are always happy to find more inspiring people leading the way...

Olas is a brand inspired by the ocean and nature, we are committed to protecting our environment by using recycled materials to create our surf and yoga leggings.

The awareness of the plastic crisis is becoming more and more prominent; people are spreading the word and individuals are becoming more educated about how important it is to live sustainably.

Brands, ambassadors, charities, beach lovers and surfers are jumping on board in a bid to protect the...