Marine Life & Conservation
Portable plastic-free utensils for outdoor adventures
If you’re heading to the great outdoors this summer, PADI’s plastic-free Bamboo Travel Cutlery and Stainless Steel Straw Sets are something you’ll want to pack in your backpack.
Whether you’re on a dive or fishing trip, hiking, canoeing, trekking, walking, camping or simply going for a picnic, these handy utensils are essential for on-the-go drinking and dining – so you can enjoy your creature comforts, while taking care of the environment.
PADI®, the world’s largest ocean exploration and diver organisation is committed to reducing the use of single-use plastics and has a range of sustainable, ocean conscious options for those of us who love water – and the planet.
The company has teamed up with To-Go Ware to offer a super-stylish, reusable, bamboo utensil set that includes everything you need for outdoor dining.
PADI’s Bamboo Travel Cutlery set is made from natural, responsibly sourced bamboo and includes a knife, fork, spoon and chopsticks. Heat and stain resistant, the strong and long lasting, dishwasher-safe utensils are hand finished with top grade, natural, food-safe wood oil, that won’t impart or absorb flavours.
Utensils are contained in a lightweight, portable case made from recycled plastic bottles removed from the ocean and are available in black, red and blue.
Simply clip the carabiner on to your backpack and you’re ready for meals on the move and peace of mind that you’ve made a healthy choice for you – and the planet!
PADI’s Stainless Steel Straw Set includes an eco-friendly jute bag that holds two durable and long-lasting steel straws, engraved with the PADI logo and a handy cleaning brush, which can be carried with you wherever you go.
Unlike plastic alternatives, these food-grade straws are non-toxic and BPA free to ensure stylish – and safe, sipping.
With an estimated 40 billion plastic utensil and 8.3 billion straws used every day – most of which will never be recycled, replacing such small things with reusable items is an easy way each of us can help save marine life and will make a big impact on reducing plastic in our seas.
To date, PADI and its partners have removed and reused nearly 26,000 kg’s of plastic from the sale of gear made of recycled ocean plastic.
PADI’s Bamboo Travel Cutlery Set and Stainless Steel Straw sets can be purchased through PADIGear.net and retail at just £15.00.
The Shark Trust is excited to announce that, for two more days only, all donations, large or small, will be doubled in the Big Give Green Match Fund!
Donate to Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants
The Shark Trust is hoping to raise £10k which will be doubled to £20k. This will go towards Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants. And they need YOUR help to reach they’re goal.
The Shark Trust’s citizen science project is to monitor and assess basking sharks through sightings; encouraging data collection, community engagement, and promoting nature accessibility. This initiative aims to enhance health and wellbeing by fostering a deeper connection with British Sharks.
Campaign Aims
- Increase citizen science reporting of Basking Sharks and other shark sightings to help inform shark and ray conservation.
- Provide educational talks about the diverse range of sharks and rays in British waters and accessible identification guides!
- Create engaging and fun information panels on how to ID the amazing sharks and rays we have on our doorstep! These can be used on coastal paths around the Southwest. With activities and information on how you can make a difference for sharks and rays!
- Promote mental wellbeing through increasing time in nature and discovering the wonders beneath the waves!
Donate, and double your impact. Click Here
Marine Life & Conservation
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity, the Shark Trust, is delighted to announce tour operator Diverse Travel as a Corporate Patron
Corporate Patrons provide a valuable boost to the work of The Shark Trust. The Trust team works globally to safeguard the future of sharks, and their close cousins, the skates and rays, engaging with a global network of scientists, policymakers, conservation professionals, businesses and supporters to further shark conservation.
Specialist tour operator Diverse Travel has operated since 2014 and is committed to offering its guests high quality, sustainable scuba diving holidays worldwide. Working together with the Shark Trust will enable both organisations to widen engagement and encourage divers and snorkellers to actively get involved in shark conservation.
“Sharks are truly at the heart of every diver and at Diverse Travel, we absolutely share that passion. There is nothing like seeing a shark in the wild – it’s a moment that stays with you forever!” says Holly Bredin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Diverse Travel.
“We’re delighted to celebrate our 10th year of business by becoming a Corporate Patron of the Shark Trust. This is an exciting partnership for Diverse and our guests. We will be donating on behalf of every person who books a holiday with us to contribute towards their vital shark conservation initiatives around the world. We will also be working together with the Trust to inspire divers, snorkellers and other travellers to take an active role – at home and abroad – in citizen science projects and other activities.”
Paul Cox, CEO of The Shark Trust, said:
“It’s an exciting partnership and we’re thrilled to be working with Diverse Travel to enable more divers and travellers to get involved with sharks and shark conservation. Sharks face considerable conservation challenges but, through collaboration and collective action, we can secure a brighter future for sharks and their ocean home. This new partnership takes us one more valuable step towards that goal.”
For more information about the Shark Trust visit their website here.
For more about Diverse Travel click here.
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