■ What is the Beach Collection PET Bottle Recycling Project?
Shimoda City, Shimoda LSC, and SHIPS have launched the SHIPS SAFE & CLEAN Campaign (hereinafter referred to as the SSC Campaign), an activity aimed at protecting the environment and protecting the sea in the summer, based on the idea of "protecting the beautiful sea of Shimoda." has been implemented for 27 years. As part of the SSC campaign, the beach will be opened from July 16th (Sat) to August 28th (Sun), 2022. During the period, the beach will be announced at a fixed time every afternoon, and only lifesavers will be asked to clean the beach. In addition, swimmers will also carry out a "clean campaign" to pick up trash on the beach. We will use the PET bottles in the garbage collected by this "Clean Campaign" to utilize the mechanism of "UpDRIFT®" to make apparel, accessories, and other resources.
The "Beach Collection PET Bottle Recycling Project" is a series of processes from picking up trash at the beach to collecting PET bottles, and utilizing resources for apparel and accessories.
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▲The “Clean Campaign” was carried out with the cooperation of not only beach lifesavers but also swimmers to pick up trash on the beach. The PET bottles in the garbage are reused as resources for clothing products by utilizing the mechanism of "UpDRIFT®, which collects drifted PET bottles and turns them into resources."
■ "Make the beautiful sea of Shimoda more beautiful," with the feeling that you and I are one of the friends who protect the beautiful sea.
The "Seaside Collection PET Bottle Recycling Project" creates opportunities for people to realize that "protecting Shimoda's beautiful sea is their responsibility." About 500,000 people (number of visitors to Shimoda City beach in 2018) visit the beach in Shimoda City in the summer and enjoy the beautiful beach and coastal environment. The "beauty" of Shimoda's sea is made possible through the cooperation of many people, including local residents, local businesses, lifesaving clubs, and surfing organizations.
We hope that everyone who visits the beach in Shimoda this summer will enjoy the beautiful sea with the TOYOSHIMA that "I am one of the people who cooperate in protecting the beautiful sea of Shimoda." We will cooperate in the implementation of
■ Concerning the implementation of the clean campaign
As part of the "SHIPS SAFE & CLEAN Campaign" (hereafter referred to as the SSC campaign), during the period from Saturday, July 16, 2022 to Sunday, August 28, 2022, the beach will be open at a fixed time every afternoon. We will carry out a "clean campaign" in which not only lifesavers but also swimmers will pick up trash on the beach together, calling for beach cleaning through announcements.
〈Date and time〉
July 16th (Sat) - August 28th (Sun), 2022
*Once a day in the afternoon (hours vary depending on the beach, ask the lifeguard)
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Shirahama Central Beach, Shirahama Ohama Beach, Sotoura Beach, Nabetahama Beach, Tatadohama Beach, Iritahama Beach, Kisami Ohama Beach
* Open from Sotoura/Nabetahama until Sunday, August 21
What is SHIPS SAFE & CLEAN CAMPAIGN?
During the summer swimming season, the "Safe & Clean Campaign" is held by SHIPS and Shimoda Life Saving Club at each beach in Shimoda. This year marks the 27th year since the event started in 1996, and the popular event "Junior Lifesaving Experience" is held again this year. Participants can learn the knowledge and methods to safely enjoy the sea in summer, and experience beach cleaning activities with lifesavers. A program is available. It has been held for many years with the hope that through this activity, it will be possible to foster "safe ways to play in the sea" and "consideration for people and the environment."
https://ships-lifesaving.jp
■ What is UpDRIFT?
This is an initiative to recycle PET bottles and other items collected on the beach and bring them back to life as new products with low environmental impact. PET bottles, etc. are collected through beach cleanup activities conducted in collaboration with local activity groups, local governments, companies, etc., and are sorted and washed before being recycled and turned into products. This will lead to the protection of the irreplaceable natural environment.
https://updrift.jp/
■ Shimoda Life Saving Club
Since 1978, this lifesaving club has been working towards zero waterside accidents in Shimoda. For 43 years, we have continued waterside safety and awareness activities and beach cleanup activities. Shimoda began in 1978 by picking up trash on the beach. So far, we have carried out activities along with the history of lifesaving in Japan, such as participation of female members, launching a junior program, holding a world competition for the first time in Japan, partnerships with companies, international exchanges with sister clubs, and incorporation of clubs. I have progressed. The Shimoda Lifesaving Club aims for zero waterside accidents under the theme of "Safe & Clean -Treasure the connections between people-", and we will make efforts that are friendly to both people and the earth.
https://www.shimoda-lifesaving.com/
■ Ships Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1975. As Japan's first select shop, we propose a particular style based on the concept of "STYLISH STANDARD".
ONE SHIPS ACTION is an action to promote CSR activities and sustainable initiatives that consider the achievement of SDGs. Our aim is to do what we can do now and in the future as SHIPS, and as a SHIPS staff volunteer, to carry out various activities. We will continue to do a little good to build a sustainable future in various actions. As part of our sustainability activities, SHIPS will continue to make effective use of limited resources and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
https://www.shipsltd.co.jp/
