Enjoy your coffee with a purpose from #tide
According to the UN environment programme plastic materials make up a significant portion of marine litter, with estimates suggesting that more than eight million metric tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year. Plastic waste, ranging from microplastics to large debris, continues to accumulate in marine environments, posing a severe threat to our ecosystems.
Following a substantial donation to The Ocean Clean Up, a charity dedicated to removing 90% of floating ocean plastic pollution, TESTEX believes it's time to engage our customers in our commitment to cleaner, plastic-free oceans.
The OceanMug isn't just a stylish coffee cup; it's a product from #tide, a movement actively preventing ocean-bound plastic waste. By supporting #tide, TESTEX ensures your daily brew contributes to combating the ocean plastic crisis. Transforming ocean-bound plastic into a safe, sustainable, and reusable beverage cup, the OceanMug serves as a powerful reminder that innovation can turn waste into something beautiful and functional. Suitable for dishwashers, the OceanMug offers convenience and reusability. By choosing this eco-friendly option, you actively reduce your carbon footprint and become part of the movement showcasing the transformative power of ocean-bound plastic waste.
The OceanMug proudly promises:
- 0% virgin plastic
- 100% OBP (Ocean-Bound Plastic)
- rPET: 5x more eco-friendly than virgin PET
This mug not only helps the environment but also supports people in coastal communities affected by the ocean plastic crisis.
#tide's sustainable innovation aligns with TESTEX's commitment to SDGs
TESTEX takes great pride in revitalising ocean-bound plastic waste through the acclaimed #tide ocean material®. Crafted in collaboration with a Swiss University and certified to industry standards, this recycled plastic pellet stands for our commitment to a cleaner, plastic-free ocean.
The ideology of the OceanMug seamlessly aligns with TESTEX's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) efforts – a core component of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. At TESTEX, we’re actively helping to achieve all the UN Sustainable Development Goals that affect the textile and leather industry. Here are a few ways we're making sustainability a reality, backed by our labels and certifications:
- By awarding the OEKO-TEX® STeP certificate, we’re ensuring that all employees working in the textile supply chain can rely on safe workplaces, adequate hygiene and well-developed social security.
- With OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT, we’re helping producers to monitor and optimise chemical management operations and wastewater quality along the supply chain. We cooperate with partners and other companies to harmonise sustainable standards and corresponding actions.
- We are involved in UN and OECD projects and support initiatives run by the ‘Partnership for Sustainable Textiles’ or the ZDHC.
- Learn more about our SDGs efforts here
Therefore, the OceanMug is not just a gift; it's a symbol of positive change in the textile and leather industry along the whole supply chain. By sipping from this mug, you actively contribute to our shared vision of a more sustainable and socially responsible future. Together, we can make a lasting impact, one sip and certification at a time.