4Ocean was founded by two surfers who noticed the overwhelming amount of trash that litters the ocean. Deciding to act, Andrew Cooper and Alex Schulze started the organization. 4Ocean is an organization that cleans trash out of the ocean. They work with volunteers to do beach cleanups, partnerships with other cleanup organizations, and even have offshore cleanups. The offshore cleanups are done by the organization’s seven vessels that are out there seven days a week cleaning up the ocean. To fund the cleanups, 4Ocean sells bracelets online for just $20. Every bracelet bought pays for the removal of a pound of trash. The bracelets are made from recycled materials, including glass and plastic. Because of two surfers’ care for the ocean and willingness to do something about it, 140,188 pounds of trash and debris have been cleaned from not only coastlines and beaches, but also directly from the ocean.
https://4ocean.com/
I love the rising trend in service organizations to help the environment. We only have one world to live in and without organizations such as 4Ocean, we have the potential to destroy it with trash. In this specific instance, it is shown how important and rewarding it can be to use a passion or concern in entrepreneurial endeavors.
I really like this idea, not only because it is smart, but because it is one that is helping the environment. 4Ocean is such a simple idea but has great potential to effect the pollution problem in the water in a positive manner.
This is another innovative and super fun idea that has a great social impact. Environmental issues should never be sidelined and here is an opportunity for the pollution issues in the oceans to be changed in a good way. Bracelets are a great fundraiser.