100% Upcycled Bags for Plastic-Free Seas

A project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by The Sea Monkey Project
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Designed & handcrafted by The Sea Monkey Project! Made from 100% upcycled sails, kites, fishing nets, & plastic.
Backers: 135
Average Pledge Per Backer: $137 AUD

Funded: $18,477 AUD of $14,175 AUD
Dates: Jul 21st -> Aug 20th (30 days)
Project By: The Sea Monkey Project
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Latest News

The Final Hours!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
To all our incredible backers, If you're reading this, whether you are our first backer (#1!), or our most recent (#120!), Thank you! Our Kickstarter campaign, “100% Upcycled Bags for Plastic-Free Seas” is nearing its deadline, which means we... (Read More)

Ocean Plastic Solutions

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 3 days remaining of our campaign, we want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the benefits you are contributing to through your pledge. Together, we are... Keeping plastic out of the ocean, so baby sea turtles can find their way... (Read More)

The Bigger Picture

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Earth Matters Check out this podcast episode with our founder, Sydney Steenland, who shares her life perspective and experience as a 15-year-old environmental activist working on ocean plastic solutions and education!... (Read More)

Thank You!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
A Very Big Thank You! “100% Upcycled Bags for Plastic-Free Seas” is now 100% successful on Kickstarter! Thanks to all of you for believing in The Sea Monkey Project, and helping us surpass our initial funding goal. Our next goal is to reach 100... (Read More)

So close...

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, backers! We are 95% funded, and we need everyone's help today to spread the word about “100% Upcycled Bags for Plastic-Free Seas!” We have a special request for you: Please share our campaign! Do you know someone like you, maybe a friend or... (Read More)

EarthRestoration

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
1000 Mangroves! That's our goal. We are partnering with EarthRestoration to reestablish healthy forest ecosystems in Southeast Asia. For every 100% upcycled bag we sell, EarthRestoration will plant 1 mangrove tree. Today, thanks to support from... (Read More)

The Cruising Cartoonist

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Meet Sarah Steenland, also known as The Cruising Cartoonist - full-time ‘Sea Monkey’ mom, and freelance cartoonist and animator. Sarah Steenland, channeling creative energies. If you've followed us for a while, you might recognize The Sea... (Read More)

Ethical Souvenirs & Accessories: Rulers

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
100% Upcycled Plastic Rulers For our friends who want to learn the metric system: let's start together, one millimeter at a time! All you will need is 1 Sea Monkey Project Ruler. Our pocket-sized rulers are made from 100% upcycled plastic. Add one to... (Read More)

Behind the Scenes, with Sea Monkey Project: Education

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Love our colorful bag badges? We're repurposing some of our 100% upcycled plastic tags and fasteners as medals - have a look! One-of-a-kind medals made from 100% upcycled plastic and fishing rope. These unique necklaces will soon be shared with... (Read More)

We're halfway there!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyone! Thanks for following, sharing, and supporting our campaign! A quick update for all current and future backers: Our Kickstarter campaign is unique in that we started manufacturing our products months ahead of schedule; in fact, we've... (Read More)

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