5% Ocean Care Program
The problem we’re facing
- 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans every year, endangering marine life and ecosystems.
- Only 9% of plastic is recycled; the rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment.
- Plastic breaks down into tiny particles that persist in the environment for centuries.
- Many people are unaware of the scale of the problem or how their actions contribute to it.
Three Significant Impacts
Impacts On the Ocean
Impacts On Marine Life
Impacts On Human Health
- Pollution: At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year.
- Ecosystem Damage: Plastic disrupts marine ecosystems, smothering coral reefs and altering habitats.
- Great Pacific Garbage Patch: A floating mass of plastic waste covering 1.6 million square kilometers.
- Ocean Acidification: Plastic production and incineration contribute to carbon emissions, worsening ocean acidification.
- Ingestion: Over 1 million marine animals die annually from eating plastic, mistaking it for food.
- Entanglement: Marine animals like seals, turtles, and whales get trapped in plastic debris, leading to injury or death.
- Toxicity: Plastics release harmful chemicals that accumulate in the bodies of marine organisms.
- Biodiversity Loss: Plastic pollution threatens the survival of endangered species, such as sea turtles and seabirds.
- Microplastics in Food: Humans consume an estimated 50,000 microplastic particles annually through seafood, water, and even salt.
- Toxic Chemicals: Plastics contain harmful additives like BPA and phthalates, which can disrupt hormones and cause health issues.
- Economic Costs: Plastic pollution impacts industries like fishing and tourism, costing billions annually.
- Long-Term Risks: The long-term health effects of microplastic ingestion are still being studied, but early research suggests potential risks to immune and reproductive systems.
The Solutions
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
5% Ocean Care Program
At AdoreECO, we believe businesses have a powerful role to play in protecting our planet. That’s why we’ve created the 5% OceanCare Program — our way of giving back to the Earth, one bottle at a time.
Through this program, 5% of every sale from profit-driven organizations is donated to trusted environmental groups and initiatives focused on ocean clean-up and plastic waste recovery. These funds help support hands-on efforts to remove plastic from our oceans, restore marine ecosystems, and raise awareness about the impact of pollution on sea life.
By choosing Adore-ECO for your branded merchandise, you’re not only investing in sustainable, high-quality products — you’re also making a tangible difference in the health of our oceans.