Save & do good
All information about our donation project
Ready for the big sea cleanup?
Help us save food while helping clean the oceans. Enjoy our organic Black Tiger king prawns at a reduced price and save almost 4 kilos of waste for every CHF you donate. With your donation you support the non-profit organization Sana Mare and protect the seas and our shrimps from garbage.
Pollution of our seas – what can you do about it?
Millions of tons of waste end up in the world's oceans every year. Around three quarters of the waste consists of plastics, which are not degradable and sometimes float around for decades. Over time, the masses accumulate in large islands of waste, which have serious consequences for plant and animal life.
However, the source of pollution often lies not in the sea itself, but in the rivers that flow into the sea. Especially in countries with poor waste management, these bring with them tons of garbage, which ends up in the ocean. Due to poverty and the lack of income, the local population can do little about the masses of waste.
If the plastic has already reached the water, it causes great damage to both the surface and the bottom. Birds and other sea creatures can become entangled in the parts or even swallow them, which can lead to injury or even death to the animals. Particularly sensitive habitats such as coral reefs are often destroyed. The garbage also blocks the supply of oxygen and light, causing water quality to deteriorate and less food to be available.
So-called microplastics are created over time through exposure to sunlight, salt water and contact with other pieces of rubbish. These tiny particles cannot be seen with the naked eye, but this in no way reduces their danger. The particles are absorbed by living organisms such as plankton and mussels and thus enter the food chain. Research shows that microplastics also accumulate in the human body and cause damage. In order to prevent microplastics, it is essential to remove the garbage that is already in the oceans and not to allow any more plastic to follow.
Our donation project with Sana Mare
The Sana Mare association comes into play here and combines the protection of the seas with help for self-help. Their goal is to prevent civilization's waste from entering the rivers and oceans. They organize cleanup campaigns in the global south in which the local population is paid fairly and at the same time raises awareness of the problem of plastic waste. The waste is then disposed of properly so that it does not end up in the waterways again. In Kenya, independent waste collectors can also collect recyclables independently and sell them to collection points. This sorts the garbage and sells it to recycling companies. 100% of the proceeds are fed back into the project.
Our current donation amount
With your help, we have already collected the indicated contribution for sea cleanup and habitat protection through Sana Mare. But we can achieve even more. Get the organic Black Tiger donation shrimp now at a reduced price and donate to cleaning the water.
Bio Black Tiger Spendengarnele
With our charity prawn we at HONEST CATCH would like to combine sustainable enjoyment and cleaning the oceans. Get our delicious organic Black Tiger Shrimp and save rivers and seas from plastic. Get the versatile Black Tiger shrimp at an absolute special price and donate your desired amount to the fight against plastic waste.
This charity project is supported by KlimAPI by Klimahelden
In our project we receive support from Klimahelden, who take over the independent and transparent tracking of the donation amount and the processing of the donation for us. After your donation, you will receive a certificate confirming how many kilograms of garbage you have collected with your donation and thus have made an important contribution to protecting our oceans.
Frequently asked questions about the donation project
Which organization will my donation go to?
Your donation goes to the non-profit organization Sana Mare. Since 2020, it has been committed to cleaning rivers and beaches in the global south, especially in Africa and Asia. Through their cleanup campaigns and garbage drop-off points, the local population is offered an opportunity to earn money for their families. At the same time, educational work is being carried out to create awareness of the problem of plastic waste.
What happens to the trash that is removed?
Of course, simply removing the garbage doesn't solve the problem. This must also be prevented from ever entering the waters again. The waste products are therefore not only collected, but also sold to local recycling companies. All proceeds go back into the project. The waste can also be used as upcycling raw material. For example, in a project in Cameroon, PET bottles were used as raw material to build a school building .
Can I donate more than just CHF 1 ?
Absolutely! When you donate, you are free to decide whether you want to donate CHF 1 or significantly more. For every CHF donated, Sana Mare collects 3.7 kg of trash. Simply increase your desired donation amount in the form of CHF 1 donation increments in the shopping cart.
How long does the campaign last?
While stocks last, you can fish for the charity prawn & do good for our planet's oceans at the same time.
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
The donation amount is collected via our independent partner Klimahelden and donated as a total amount, which is why you will not receive a receipt. As a thank you, you will receive a certificate from Klimahelden for the amount of your donation.
Was kannst Du gegen die Verschmutzung unserer Meere tun?
- Den eigenen Plastikverbrauch reduzieren, denn wo weniger Müll anfällt, kann auch weniger Müll in die Meere gelangen
- Bewusst konsumieren, egal ob es sich um Seafood oder andere Lebensmittel handelt. Wir müssen unsere Ressourcen mehr wertschätzen & dadurch auch weniger Abfall produzieren
- Sich über Probleme und mögliche Lösungswege informieren und im eigenen Umfeld Aufmerksamkeit dafür schaffen
- Spenden und Initiativen wie Sana Mare e.V. unterstützen, denn eins ist klar: Unser Müllproblem löst sich nicht in Luft auf
