Stories from the ocean
Notes on sustainable living, the materials we use, the places we love, and the work of cleaning up the oceans.
Dec 15, 2025
Why we should all avoid single-use plastics
Did you know that every day, we use over 500 million plastic straws? And that’s just in the United States. And just for drinks. Plastic stra…
Nov 12, 2025
Why Plastic Products are Cheap and How FiveADRIFT Addresses the Issue
All of us at FiveADRIFT recognize that plastic is a quintessential part of our world. It is present in essentially every area of our lives.…
Oct 11, 2025
Why FiveADRIFT is Focused on Removing Plastic from the Ocean
We're often asked, "isn't climate change more important than curbing plastic use or cleaning up the ocean?" It's a valid question and one th…
Sep 9, 2025
Why Does FiveADRIFT Advocate Beach Cleanups?
If your bathtub is overflowing, do you mop up the mess or turn off the tap? This analogy is often used to describe the challenge of dealing…
Aug 8, 2025
Why Buy Hemp Towels, Blankets, Clothes and More
Are hemp towels better for the environment? You bet. When we hear about the devastating effects of plastic pollution, single-use products li…
Jul 7, 2025
A beach towel made from natural fibres
In the last few years, beach towels made out of microfibers have become a huge thing. They are widely used but did you know that using a mic…
Jun 5, 2025
What Makes a Reusable Tote Bag Sustainable?
As more consumers savvy up on sustainability, simple eco-friendly lifestyle changes go a long way toward creating a better future. Making th…
May 4, 2025
What Does ‘Sustainably Sourced’ Mean?
You may have noticed the words “sustainably sourced” popping up on the packaging of all sorts of products. Chances are you know that it is a…
Apr 2, 2025
Material to look for in eco-friendly products
You want to do your part in reducing your environmental footprint. Start by making ethical purchases. These are the most sustainable materia…
Mar 1, 2025
What Are Microplastics?
Have you been hearing talk about “microplastics” and how harmful they are? This is a subject of growing concern, and the more educated you a…
Jan 28, 2025
We Give 100% Profits to Charity
How do you run a business if you give away all the profits?Why not register as a non-profit instead?Why is FiveADRIFT a B-Corporation? These…
Dec 27, 2024
Unique Corporate Gift Ideas
With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about corporate gifts. Giving gifts is a great way to show your…