The world’s oceans are so important!
Why?
Here are some of the top reasons from the marine conservation institute:
https://marine-conservation.org/why-protect-the-ocean/
It is evident that the Oceans of the world are vital. Unfortunately, they are in peril… melting polar ice caps, rising sea temperatures, acidification, overfishing, coral bleaching and plastic pollution are all destroying our gorgeous marine ecosystems.
“With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea.” — Sylvia Earle
It’s time we made some changes! We need to start focusing on caring for and rebuilding our natural environments, to return all the wonders it gives to us on a daily basis.
On 5 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, to be held from 2021 to 2030.
“This Decade will provide a common framework to ensure that ocean science can fully support countries’ actions to sustainably manage the Oceans and more particularly to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
During the next decade, the United Nations hopes to create a new foundation of strengthened management of our oceans and coasts for the benefit of humanity and the natural environments we live in.
Using collaborative Ocean Science efforts, the United Nations aims to Support business operations such as shipping, fisheries and aquaculture as well as conservation activities and tourism operations by predicting and preventing potential ocean hazards to avoid disaster.
Ocean Sciences span across a variety of disciplines such as physical, geological, marine biology and chemical oceanography. Studies can specifically look at a multitude of areas including; marine organisms, ecosystem dynamics, currents, waves, tectonics, geology of sea floors, presence of certain chemicals and physical properties.
In 2016 the First World Ocean Assessment was released. The report noted that the ocean is in a cycle of decline, with the structure, functioning and benefits of marine systems changing for the worse as climate change continues to wreak havoc on the natural world. It is expected that over the decades to come, climate change, the ever-growing population and additional environmental stressors will have devastating impacts.
The Ocean decade vision is to develop scientific knowledge, build infrastructure and foster relationships for a sustainable and healthy ocean.
The Decade of Ocean Science offers a framework to strengthen connections and weave partnerships between all communities working to study, conserve and sustainably use the ocean and its resources.
Through stronger international cooperation, scientific research and innovative technologies the Ocean Decade has the goal to provide:
Amazing initiative, not just a day but a whole decade committed to saving our oceans!
At Planet Protector we love our ocean’s and we love the earth.
We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that don’t harm the environment. There is far too much waste in the world… Planet Protectors WOOLPACK liners utilise 100% waste wool wrapped in Recycled Food grade HDPE Film. Once removed from the film, the wool felt is biodegradable, compostable and can be repurposed for a number of uses (check out the “end of life” Album on our Facebook page for some creative ideas!). The film can be recycled at REDcycle (Drop off centres located at most of your local Woolworths and Coles- https://www.redcycle.net.au/ ) for those in Australia and at Soft Plastics NZ for those in New Zealand (find your nearest location on their website – https://www.recycling.kiwi.nz/)
For more information contact us via enquiries@planetprotectorpackaging.com
Team Planet Protector is excited to announce that we have received three awards at the World Packaging Organisations prestigious WorldStar Awards!
Our Lobster Protector won awards in three categories including; Food, Packaging & Material Components and Transit.
This is an exciting addition to the four awards we won across four categories at the 2018 WorldStar Packaging Awards!
The World Packaging Organisation WorldStar Awards:
The World Packaging Organisation’s vision is to create a ‘Better quality of life, through better packaging for more people’. The organisation understands packaging is vital but recognises the need for more effective and sustainable solutions. They promote the global development of packaging technology, science and engineering by providing resources, advice and forums as well as rewarding innovators.
The World Packaging Oragnisation’s WorldStar Awards are the Academy Awards of the packaging industry, the pre-eminent international packaging award gives worldwide recognition to companies for state of the art packaging innovation. There were 345 entrants and 35 participating countries for the 2021 Competition. WorldStar applications are only open to those who have already won recognition on a national level. Entrants are then judged by an expert panel of industry leaders who compare similar packages and identify the superior products in each of the 16 categories. Our Gold winning entry into the hotly contested food category at the Australian Institute of Packaging PIDA awards allowed us this opportunity to enter the WorldStars!
Why did our Product win Awards?:
For decades, polystyrene has been the go-to packaging for cold-chain delivery of live seafood. Our winning product the Lobster Protector is the world’s first 100% plastic-free live crustacean packaging solution! Sustainability meets increased effectiveness with the Lobster Protector which is; leak-proof, flat packable, recyclable, biodegradable and compostable.
Additionally, the packaging is designed for breathability, resulting in a lower mortality rate than polystyrene. The industry standard mortality rate is 5%, however, live trials using the Lobster Protector achieved less than 1%. When exposed to ambient conditions, fluctuating between 4℃ – 25℃ over a 30 hour period, the WOOLPACK liners delivered better thermal, humidity, carbon dioxide, oxygen and fish weight loss outcomes than polystyrene.
Overall, the Lobster Protector ensures the lobsters arrive at their destinations in better condition, happier and healthier to attract premium prices!
Proven Credentials of the Lobster Protector
✅ 100% Plastic Free
✅ Comprised of Food-Safe materials which are 100% kerb-side recyclable or biodegradable
✅ Design considerations controlling the level of C02 build up in transit
✅ Designed for breathability lowering mortality rate
✅ Biodegradable water-resistant coating
✅ Moisture absorbing to maintain structural integrity
✅ Flat packed on arrival and easy to assemble
✅ Can be corporate branded
✅ Complies with all requirements of IATA (International Air Transport Association) for domestic and exports
✅ Also perfect for live Crabs
We are very thankful to the World Packaging Organisation for these awards and look forward to continuing to deliver sustainable, effective and innovative packaging solutions!
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