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Ocean Gift Cards x5
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Ocean Awareness - We've created this beautiful, ocean inspired collection to raise awareness for our oceans and marine life and to save funds for conservation work across Australia and the world. There are five different designs in the collection - Seahorse, Swimmer Crab, Lion Fish, Sea Turtle and Jellyfish, all of which represent different parts of our eco-system.
PRODUCT NOTES
Includes five gift cards of different designs
Supports reforestation projects around Australia
Created with 100% recycled cardboard
Includes five, white recycled paper envelopes
Standard card size – 15cm x 10.5cm
Beautifully bound together with copper wire
Our Ocean Awareness Collection - Set of 5 Ocean Gift Cards
We created this unique and meaningful project in a bid to raise much needed funds to support our marine life and the valuable conservation work that happens in Australia every day. We hope that these ocean inspired designs help our worldwide community to make conscious and informed decisions about their waste and lifestyle choices. Our earth is made up of 71% water and without our oceans and sea creatures, we'd be lost!
50% of the profits from these cards will be going directly to Australian based ocean charity, Balu Blue Foundation and the other 50% of the profits will be going towards the Sophia. rubbish cleaning events that happen frequently across Brisbane, Australia and the world!
The inspiration behind our ocean awareness project...
The inspiration behind these ocean themed gift cards came from the idea to use our art to protect something that is immensely important. The ocean is responsible for providing the earth with 70% of its oxygen and so its no secret that we need to do all we can to protect the big blue. Art has an incredible way of portraying messages that we as humans can connect to in the most intriguing and heart wrenching way. We wanted to use this particular collection to celebrate World Oceans Day and to raise awareness for the struggles that our waterways and marine life are currently facing.
We don't want another day to pass where the Sophia. community is left in the dark about the gut wrenching things that our earth faces every single day and the impact that each of our decisions has. This Ocean Gift Card Collection is our way of spreading awareness through creativity while simultaneously raising essential funds for the restoration of our reefs, the protection of our marine life and waste clean ups both along the coastline and amongst the waves. Without conservation groups fighting for the protection of our oceans each and every day, they would be in an even worse state than they already are!
We don't want another day to pass where the Sophia. community is left in the dark about the gut wrenching things that our earth faces every single day and the impact that each of our decisions has. This Ocean Gift Card Collection is our way of spreading awareness through creativity while simultaneously raising essential funds for the restoration of our reefs, the protection of our marine life and waste clean ups both along the coastline and amongst the waves. Without conservation groups fighting for the protection of our oceans each and every day, they would be in an even worse state than they already are!
Our ocean awareness project - The story behind the art...
The first design in this collection actually came about after we had created our jellyfish tote bags in collaboration with Ocean Crusaders. After the jellyfish had been created, then along came the lion fish filled with its intricate details and then the sea turtle which serves as a reminder of the 100,000 ocean fatalities that occur each year. Next we created the swimmer crab which represents the link between land and sea and the connection between humans and the marine world and lastly the seahorse and its unique and mysterious features. With the full collection completed, we set out on a mission to launch the designs with the goal to use 100% of the profits for ocean conservation and rubbish clean ups throughout Australia and the world and to create much needed awareness throughout our community about our excessive waste, ocean pollution and marine deaths. It was for this reason that we decided to team up with Balu Blue Foundation to donate 50% of the profits to and support the essential work that they do for our oceans and wildlife.
Learn more about our ocean awareness project...
While a jellyfish, lion fish, sea turtle, swimmer crab and sea horse might seem like a random selection of sea creatures, we actually chose these specific species because they are all so incredibly unique and each represent a different ocean habitat. Each design was drawn on 100% recycled paper, using non-toxic pens and once the entire collection was completed after an approximate 25 hours, we then took the drawings to a local Brisbane printer to get them made into gift cards.
We choose this particular printing business for all our gift cards as we believe that supporting small and local business is extremely important and it also reduces carbon emissions due to shipping and delivery. Each ocean inspired design has been printed onto 100% recycled card and is hand folded. From there, we bundle each set and a corresponding envelope together with recycled copper wire in our trademark copper bow and set it aside until someone like you decides to come along and purchase a set while simultaneously supporting ocean conservation.
We choose this particular printing business for all our gift cards as we believe that supporting small and local business is extremely important and it also reduces carbon emissions due to shipping and delivery. Each ocean inspired design has been printed onto 100% recycled card and is hand folded. From there, we bundle each set and a corresponding envelope together with recycled copper wire in our trademark copper bow and set it aside until someone like you decides to come along and purchase a set while simultaneously supporting ocean conservation.
Eco-friendly shipping & packaging - From Sophia. to you...
With our cards sustainably and ethically created and bundled together, once we’ve received your order, we then place each set into a 100% recycled envelope and include a handwritten note thanking you for your contribution to ocean conservation and welcoming you into The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability (a community we have created filled with empowering women who are passionate about saving the planet and supporting the community)
We then use Sendle which is Australia’s first carbon neutral shipping company to send all our packages, parcels and envelopes. They ensure that all the emissions caused from deliveries are offset by supporting conservation projects both in Australia and around the world. On top of this positive environmental impact, 100% of the profits from this sale goes towards sustainable and ethical initiatives. 50% to Balu Blue Foundation who work tirelessly on ocean conservation and 50% towards our reforestation project to plant 500 native trees for Australian wildlife by the end of 2020.
We then use Sendle which is Australia’s first carbon neutral shipping company to send all our packages, parcels and envelopes. They ensure that all the emissions caused from deliveries are offset by supporting conservation projects both in Australia and around the world. On top of this positive environmental impact, 100% of the profits from this sale goes towards sustainable and ethical initiatives. 50% to Balu Blue Foundation who work tirelessly on ocean conservation and 50% towards our reforestation project to plant 500 native trees for Australian wildlife by the end of 2020.
Customer reviews for our ocean awareness project
TENISHA - QLD
I first came across these gorgeous cards on Instagram when Sophia. announced that they’d be launching soon and I was literally counting down the days until I could buy a set. They definitely haven’t disappointed! |
A NOTE FROM SOPHIA.
We're committed to creating a sustainable and prosperous future for our oceans and marine life. This project is just part of what we're doing to ensure that we're protecting what we have and regenerating what we're so close to losing |
SAMANTHA - UK
While I really love all the gift card designs on this website, I couldn’t go past the fact that 100% of the profits from these pretty sea creature cards are going towards conservation work. Plus the designs are super cute! |
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About the Collection - Ocean Awareness
Our collection of ocean inspired homewares, stationery and giftware are helping to raise vital funds for ocean conservation, wildlife rehabilitation and marine restoration.
To make our impact reach further, the World Oceans Day Collection has been created using recycled and eco-friendly materials, all products are shipped carbon neutral and profits from the sales of these items are directly being reinvested into our ocean inspired mission to reduce plastic pollution and protect our precious marine life.
To make our impact reach further, the World Oceans Day Collection has been created using recycled and eco-friendly materials, all products are shipped carbon neutral and profits from the sales of these items are directly being reinvested into our ocean inspired mission to reduce plastic pollution and protect our precious marine life.
LION FISH GIFT CARD
This gift card was created to represent all the weird, wonderful and unique marine life that we are endangering with our decisions. We threaten these precious species every day through the choices we make, the waste we create and the companies we support. Imagine a world without these beautiful lion fish and the one hundred thousand creatures that we lose each year due to pollution. The death toll is rising too fast for our liking and we're on a mission to do something about it! What actions and steps can you take today to make a real and positive difference?
This gift card was created to represent all the weird, wonderful and unique marine life that we are endangering with our decisions. We threaten these precious species every day through the choices we make, the waste we create and the companies we support. Imagine a world without these beautiful lion fish and the one hundred thousand creatures that we lose each year due to pollution. The death toll is rising too fast for our liking and we're on a mission to do something about it! What actions and steps can you take today to make a real and positive difference?
JELLYFISH GIFT CARD
Ahh, the jellyfish... A creature of immense beauty and a vital part of the eco-system but so often replaced by the infamous plastic bags inside turtles stomachs. This intricate drawing represents the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans and the things that lurk below, which unfortunately aren't always sea creatures. It is estimated that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish and we want to the profits from these gift cards to turn that statistic around. It's not too late to make a difference and we want our oceans to flourish with marine life once again!
SWIMMER CRAB GIFT CARD
The humble swimmer crab design represents our coastlines and beaches and where our man-made impact begins. Our sandy shores are where our plastic waste seeps into the ocean and gets dragged out by the crashing waves. The many species of crabs are one of the links between land and sea and we wanted to capture the unique relationship that they have with the ocean. We hope that this design inspires you to stop and think about the impact you have when travelling to the beach and how you can help protect the future of our seas and marine life.
SWIMMER CRAB GIFT CARD
The humble swimmer crab design represents our coastlines and beaches and where our man-made impact begins. Our sandy shores are where our plastic waste seeps into the ocean and gets dragged out by the crashing waves. The many species of crabs are one of the links between land and sea and we wanted to capture the unique relationship that they have with the ocean. We hope that this design inspires you to stop and think about the impact you have when travelling to the beach and how you can help protect the future of our seas and marine life.
SEAHORSE GIFT CARD
There is a famous photo of a seahorse clinging for dear life onto a plastic cotton bud, obviously mistaking it for a piece of coral. It's no secret that our sea beds are suffering and our precious corals are dying from human greed. Many things affect the death of our reefs and we want this seahorse design to remind everyone that we need to do something NOW, before it's too late. Coral mining, pollution, toxic sunscreens, oil spills, overfishing, and the digging of canals are amongst the few things destroying our reefs and ALL of them are avoidable. Let's stand up and make a change!
TURTLE GIFT CARD
This intricate design represents the ocean life that is affected by our plastic waste. While 100,000 marine animals and sea birds die each year from our rubbish, turtles are usually in the forefront of the media with plastic straws being ripped from their noses and plastic bags suffocating their stomachs. We'd like to educate the community into making more conscious decisions about the foods they're consuming and the waste they're creating. Simple and effective changes CAN be made in your day to day life and you can become a vital piece in the puzzle to help clear our tides.
Styling suggestions for your Ocean Gift Cards...
BEACH VIBES
Find a beautiful shell with a hole in it the next time you’re at the beach and loop a piece of ribbon through it before tying it around your ocean inspired gift card |
OCEAN TREATS
Bake a beautiful cake and decorate with blue icing and fondant seashells before attaching your gift card to a skewer and placing in the centre of the cake |
BY THE SEASIDE
Pair your World Oceans Day gift card with a set of two Oceanic Plates and a set of lilac napkins to make a beautiful gift set for an ocean loving friend |
READY TO JOIN THE SOPHIA. SISTERHOOD OF SUSTAINABILITY?
The Sisterhood is our very own community of women who are passionate about saving the planet and giving back to the community and you’re invited to join! It’s entirely FREE to become a member, and as part of this global community, you’ll gain access to incredible sustainable and ethical living inspiration, exclusive Sophia. discounts and a wealth of knowledge from around the world.
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join the Sisterhood of Sophia. or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join the Sisterhood of Sophia. or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICALITY?
Knowledge and preparation are absolutely key when it comes to leading a sustainable and ethical lifestyle, and so we believe it’s important to share both inspiration and advice that are relevant to you.
Through our eco blog, we share regular articles on ways you can reduce your impact on the planet, as well as DIY projects, eco-friendly recipes, interior design inspiration, seasonal eating guides, styling ideas and up to date information about what’s occurring in the eco industry. Enjoy reading up on the topics that interest you and then share your thoughts and feedback with us and our community!
Through our eco blog, we share regular articles on ways you can reduce your impact on the planet, as well as DIY projects, eco-friendly recipes, interior design inspiration, seasonal eating guides, styling ideas and up to date information about what’s occurring in the eco industry. Enjoy reading up on the topics that interest you and then share your thoughts and feedback with us and our community!
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