Jesse James
Parley for the Oceans has made a name for themselves in the sneaker world. They have linked up with adidas on a collaborative collection of footwear; now, the environmental organization is expanding. Parley for the Oceans has partnered with American Express to bring consumers and corporations new Green Cards. The cards, made primarily with reclaimed plastic collected from beaches, islands and coastal communities. Their partnership extends beyond the cards.
The partnership will speak to Parley’s AIR Strategy: Avoid. Intercept. Redesign. American Express is introducing the company’s first card recycling program. Rolling out in 2020, the program will enable card members to send back their expired or non-working Cards. American Express will then ensure that they are properly recycled. The company has also vowed to eliminate single-use plastics across its operations globally and has already removed single-use plastic straws and coffee stirrers from its global headquarters. American Express has eliminated single-use plastics across its operations globally and has already removed single-use plastic straws and coffee stirrers from its global headquarters.
Finally, the company is also supporting the nonprofit organizations Ocean Conservancy and National Geographic Society with nearly $2 million in grants. These grants will support programs that educate, raise awareness, and help address the issue of marine plastic pollution. Head over to American Express to find out more and keep it locked here with The Culture Curators for more on this coming soon.
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