HISTORY
SINCE 2015 FOR A SEASTAINABLE LEGACY
Since 2015, our mission has been to raise global awareness about ocean plastic contamination and the unsustainable practices of the optical and fashion industry. Pioneering a sustainable change in eyewear, we’ve demonstrated that marine plastic waste is a valuable raw material. The establishment of this foundation marks our commitment to expanding environmental and social impact in collaboration with local communities.
TIMELINE
2019
- Creation of Foundation
- Beginning of WAVES project in Ghana
2020
- Pilot Project Senegal (Mbour, Nianing, Sarene, Joal, Djiffer)
- Increase to 5 collection points in Ghana
2021
- Pilot Project Madagascar
- Increase to 10 collection points in Ghana (50 000 kg collected/year)
2022
- Start working with Free the Slaves/PACODEP
- Increase to 15 collection points in Ghana (180 000 kg collected/year)
2023
- Increase to 20 collection points in Ghana (250 000 kg collected/year)
OUR STORY
Ghana
Creation of the Foundation and started the WAVES project to remove plastic waste from coastal areas
Senegal
Launching of a pilot project in 5 coastal locations in Senegal to increase our impact to other countries
Madagascar
Started a pilot project in 2021 in Madagascar to remove plastic from the island
PACODEP
Started partnership with PACODEP/Free The Slaves to rescue victims of child slavery.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to reduce ocean plastic contamination while empowering local communities. Collecting and recycling plastic waste promotes the circular economy and a future with better managed resources. Maximizing our environmental and social impact is our goal and partnering with Free the Slaves and PACODEP allows us to offer education for rescued slave children