I found out about United By Blue while roaming the net looking for Oceanminded sites. I am a big believer that things get done the right way when businesses tackle directly an environmental issue rather than just giving part of their profits to a non profit. I borrow this idea from Richard Branson and his great book “Screw Business As Usual”. The folks at UBB, not only sell you an awesome T shirt with a relevant message to protect our Oceans, but follow a simple and efficient philosophy “For every 1 product sold, UBB removes 1 pound of trash from our world’s oceans and waterways”. How great is this? It makes sense. If only a goliath like Wall Mart or Target could play this game the great pacific garbage patch would be history in a matter of months!
This sustainable way of running a business also makes us (the consumer) connect on a deeper level with the product.
UBB Clean Up
Here is more info about this uniquely cool Oceanminded company:
United By Blue® (UBBTM) is an ocean-friendly apparel brand that, for every one product sold, removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways around the world through company organized cleanups.
The company designs, manufacturers, and distributes sustainable apparel and accessories under the United By Blue® brand. UBB products can be found in stores throughout the United States, Japan and the Bahamas.
United By Blue’s business model of associating a concrete environmental action with every business transaction allows the company to accomplish tangible environmental good while creating a brand that resonates with the growing number of people who are concerned about the environment. And with on- trend products made from organic fabrics, the brand’s market is not limited to the eco-consumer niche but also includes 18 to 35 year old men and women, specifically in the surf and outdoor lifestyle markets.
UBB is able to accomplish its mission through company-organized cleanups, many of which are co-
UBB uses the power of business, education, and environmental action to save our oceans and waterways from pollution.
Our company is built on 3 pillars:
1. Environmental consciousness
2. Community focus
3. Education
hosted with retail partners that carry the company product. UBB believes in the power of locally driven, community- focused environmental action, and encourages community participation, whether through retail partners or other channels.
Since May 2010, UBB has hosted over 60 cleanups across 15 states in 2 countries and removed 82,527 pounds of trash from beaches and waterways.Though the amount of trash dumped into oceans and waterways every year far surpasses UBB’s scope, one benefit of UBB’s cleanups is the awareness that they draw to the problem of ocean pollution. UBB is dedicated not only to educating cleanup volunteers but also to creating and distributing educational content that addresses issues afflicting our world’s waters. Through videos on YouTube and the company web site, articles in mainstream and eco-niche publications, and conferences for students and professionals, UBB uses the power of its brand to educate.
More information about the company can be found on unitedbyblue.com.
You may now buy your new T’s and help the Ocean while you are at it!
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