In line with its mission to conserve the marine environment, Friend of the Sea has donated a significant part of its revenue over the years to selected conservation initiatives. It has also developed, in collaboration with national and international scientific experts and organisation, projects and campaigns aimed to the protection of endangered species. Conservation Projects […]
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Substantial reduction in deadly turtle “bycatch,” numerous papers published and more The TartaLife Project, which includes the “Turtle Safe” certification from Friend of the Sea, is producing impressive results as it heads into its sixth year of operation. The program has resulted in substantial reductions in deadly “bycatch” of turtles in commercial fishing, the publication […]
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Promoting sustainability while providing wellness solutions Friend of the Sea, the leading global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, has certified The Vitamin Shoppe for its Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe brand Premium Omega-3 fish oil product. TheVitamin Shoppe can now display the Friend of the Sea® eco-friendly label […]
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Kaikoura Kayaks certified for sustainable practices that protect fur seals as well as dolphins and whales Friend of the Sea, the leading worldwide certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, announced today that it has certified Kaikoura Kayaks of New Zealand for its program for Sustainable Dolphin and Whale […]
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Il Leon D’Oro appare come uno spaccato della cultura asiatica in pieno centro a Milano. Caratterizzato da una cura meticolosa dei dettagli, da una contaminazione di sapori e ingredienti italiani e da un’attenzione scrupolosa per la qualità delle materie prime. E’ proprio questa volontà di offrire alimenti sani e sicuri ha indotto il ristorante a […]
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In via Achille Maiocchi nasce Glauco – Seafood Restaurant, il luogo adatto per gustare un ricco menu di pesce fresco tra calici di Valpolicella e dolci creazioni firmate Glauco pâtisserie. Ed è proprio il caso di dirlo: mai nome fu più azzeccato. Personaggio mitologico, figlio di Poseidone, il dio del mare, Glauco è un abilissimo […]
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Awarded Products Friend of the Sea or Friend of the Earth’s awarded products and services must be compliant with the following requirements: Reduce environmental or social impacts at least by an estimated equivalent of 30% when compared with average performance by products and services in the marketplace Be innovative when compared to available technology or […]
Read moreECO, Fisheries and Agriculture Improvement Projects Companies whose products are not yet certifiable as Friend of the Sea or Friend of the Earth or companies which have products certified but would still wanto to boost their sustainability efforts, can apply to the WSO Improvement Program. WSO Members participating to the WSO Improvement Program engage to […]
Read moreWSO Projects WSO awarded products, services and organisations are authorized to use the WSO Award logo on their marketing and communication material and they will be promoted by WSO on and offline The World Sustainability Organization, in addition to Friend of the Sea and Friend of the Earth, has developed Projects to further motivate companies […]
Read moreSpanish seafood organization earns new certification for sustainability from Friend of the Sea Friend of the Sea, the leading global authority and certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, has certified Spain’s Organización de Productores de Pesca Fresca del Puerto de A Coruña. The Organization can now to display […]
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