Our Oceans Need Our Help
The world's oceans are a vast, beautiful, and vital part of our planet. Covering over 70% of the Earth's surface, these magnificent bodies of water are home to millions of species of marine life and play a crucial role in regulating our climate. However, our oceans are facing unprecedented threats from human activities, and it's time for us to take action to protect them. Roots has chosen Save Our Seas as our first campaign in order to raise awareness about how are seas are crucial to humanities ability to fight the climate crisis and the value they hold upon planet earth.
The Threats to Our Seas
One of the most significant threats to our oceans is plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean, harming marine life and disrupting delicate ecosystems. From plastic bags and bottles to microplastics, this pollution is a global problem that requires immediate attention. Overfishing is another major issue facing our seas. With the world's population growing, the demand for seafood has skyrocketed, leading to unsustainable fishing practices that deplete fish stocks and disrupt the marine food chain. Climate change is also taking a toll on our oceans. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea-level rise are all consequences of climate change that threaten marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
What Can We Do?
Fortunately, there are steps we can all take to help save our seas. Here are a few suggestions:
Reduce Plastic Use: Opt for reusable bags, bottles, and containers whenever possible, and properly dispose of any plastic waste to prevent it from ending up in the ocean.
Support Sustainable Fishing: Choose seafood from sustainable sources and avoid consuming endangered or overfished species.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Take steps to reduce your energy consumption and carbon emissions, such as using public transportation, conserving energy at home, and supporting renewable energy initiatives.
Get Involved: Support organizations and initiatives that work to protect our oceans, such as beach cleanups, marine conservation efforts, and advocacy campaigns. Try Surfers Against Sewage, the Marine Conservation Charity or the Blue Marine Foundation.
Our oceans are a precious resource that sustain life on our planet. By taking action to address the threats they face, we can ensure that these vast bodies of water remain healthy and vibrant for generations to come. Let's all do our part to save our seas.
What we are doing
100% of profits from the sales of clothing from the Save Our Seas collection will go to helping to Save Our Seas. You can see what we are doing with the money after every month on our finance roundup on our blogpost. We are committed to being accountable for our actions. All of our products are made from organic cotton, packaged in plastic free packaging and is free from toxins in order to ensure we are not harming our ocean.
When you buy products from the Save Our Seas Campaign, you are helping the ocean both through our activism as well as our donations to grassroot projects helping to Save Our Seas. Some of our new products are made from our old products, which are designed from the start to be sent back when they are worn out. This is the circular economy for clothing and it is one of the first of its kind in the world.
Cheers to you and the seas,
The Roots Team :) 🌳🌊
