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Saint James Iced Tea Collaborates with 4ocean for a Cleaner Future

In a significant move toward sustainability, Saint James Iced Tea has officially become a Certified Cleanup Partner with 4ocean, a prominent organization dedicated to ocean cleaning efforts. This partnership aims to mitigate ocean pollution by removing over 50,000 pounds of plastic and trash from vital water bodies around the globe, including oceans, rivers, and coastlines. The initiative relies on the expertise and commitment of 4ocean’s full-time captains and crews, who are actively engaged in various cleanup operations.

Brenden Cohen, co-CEO of Saint James, expressed the company’s spirit of commitment: “We’re proud to partner with 4ocean to help create a cleaner world. Sustainability isn’t just an additional initiative for us; it’s integral to our identity.” This commitment is evidenced by their recent product launch of 100% aluminum bottles, reflecting their mission to reduce environmental impact while meeting consumer expectations for quality.

The statistics concerning plastic pollution are alarming. Since the 1950s, humanity has produced over 18 trillion pounds of plastic, with less than 10% being recycled; a staggering 79% has found its way into the environment. The global projection for plastic production is predicted to triple by 2050, underscoring the urgency of initiatives like this partnership that strive to counteract the plastic crisis. The identified goal of this collaboration is to remove plastic equivalent to approximately 1.7 million plastic water bottles from the oceans, thereby addressing this pressing issue.

Through their aluminum bottles, which are readily recyclable and resealable, Saint James reinforces its commitment to sustainable packaging solutions. Brad Neumann, co-CEO of the brand, emphasized the importance of their new packaging as a