Corona and Parley for the Oceans partner with Stephanie Gilmore, Gabriel Medina and artists to support the ban of single-use plastic in Bali and provide households with reusable alternatives.
14.5.2019 10:00:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
It is estimated that roughly 5 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year1 with as many as 10 million plastic bags entering circulation in Indonesia every day2. Earlier this year, Bali announced a ban of all single-use plastic (including plastic bags) that takes affect later this year. For the first time, Balinese would have to rely on reusable bags exclusively.
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Corona's La Casa pop-up space, made from 1.5 tons of recycled plastic. (Photo: Business Wire)
To help support the local NGOs who have been leading the charge against single-use plastic and as part of their commitment to the region where the annual Bali Pro-tected surf event takes place, Corona, Parley and World Surf League are donating 20,000 reusable bags made from Ocean Plastic®. Limited edition bags are also being created on-site and will be sold in real-time at wslstore.com. The proceeds from each bag purchased funds the donation of an additional 3 bags to the local community and the removal of more than 20 bottles worth of plastic. The ambition over time is to provide one bag for every household in Indonesia.
The limited-edition bags were designed by Stephanie Gilmore, Gabriel Medina and Rosy Hodge in partnership with artists Nadia Hernandez, Speto and Gemma O’Brien respectively. Surfers on the WSL Championship Tour have also shown their support by designing their own bags to raise awareness of the project. The collaborators are part of the inaugural “La Casa” pop-up, a house made from 1.5 tons of recycled plastic in partnership with NevHouse. Founded by Corona, the house will become a platform for surfers, artists and thought-leaders to work on projects that can inspire a better world. The house itself is a positive reminder that plastic can be given a meaningful second life, much like the bags. Each pop-up will include new collaborators and new projects to help protect paradise from plastic pollution.
“The La Casa platform is about collaboration and creativity to energize the fight against marine plastic pollution,” said Evan Ellman, Corona Better World Director. “In this case, Corona and our partners Parley and World Surf League, were inspired by the movement to ban single-use plastic in Bali and recognized an opportunity to support the transition. Just as impressive are the talented collaborators who signed on to bring their voice and point of view to the project. The result is a product that is not only a symbol of change, but also has a significant impact on the environment and community.”
La Casa is the latest initiative from Corona and Parley for the Oceans who have a mutual mission to protect the world’s oceans and beaches. To date, the partnership has engaged in 100 islands around the world through a clean-up network present in over 23 countries, resulting in 537 clean-ups, 25,000 volunteers and more than 3 million square meters of beach cleaned. This includes Corona’s support of Parley’s strategy to end marine plastic pollution: A.I.R. (Avoid, Intercept and Redesign). Most recently, Corona and Parley partnered with Oscar-nominated stop-motion artist PES to create a film on Earth Day raising awareness that “avoiding” and “intercepting” plastic saves the lives of marine wildlife. The La Casa initiative in Bali is an example of how that plastic can be “redesigned” into a product that replaces single-use plastic.
La Casa Corona will be at the Corona Bali Pro-tected event in Keramas, Bali, Indonesia from May 13 - May 25, 2019. To learn more and purchase a bag visit wslstore.com.
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ABOUT CORONA
Born in Mexico, Corona is the leading beer brand in the country, the most popular Mexican beer worldwide exported to more than 180 countries. Corona Extra was first brewed in 1925 at the Cervecería Modelo in Mexico City. Corona is a pioneer in the beer industry by being the first to use a transparent bottle showcasing its purity and high quality to the world. The artwork found on the bottle is painted, highlighting our commitment to quality in our packaging and our Mexican heritage. No Corona is complete without the lime. Naturally adding character, flavor and refreshment, the lime ritual is an integral part of delivering an experience that is truly unique to Corona. The brand is synonymous with the beach and celebrates time outdoors. It invites people to pause, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
ABOUT PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS
Parley for the Oceans is the global network where creators, thinkers and leaders from the creative industries, brands, governments and environmental groups come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. The organization has formed alliances with major corporations including adidas, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), American Express; the United Nations; the Maldives and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, entertainment, sports, and space and ocean exploration. To know more: www.parley.tv
ABOUT THE WSL
The World Surf League (WSL) is the global home of surfing, dedicated to celebrating the world's best surfing on the world's best waves. The WSL has been championing the world's best surfing since 1976, annually running more than 180 global events across the Men's and Women's Championship Tours, the Big Wave Tour, the Longboard Tour, Qualifying Series, Pro Junior Tour, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport's rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation, and performance at the highest levels, and in doing so crowns the undisputed Men’s and Women’s World Champions across all tours. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
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https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/25513/state_plastics_WED.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1
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https://www.theinertia.com/environment/indonesia-pledges-1-billion-a-year-to-reduce-its-ocean-waste/
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