PLANTING MANGROVE FORESTS: OUR SEATREES PARTNERSHIP

At ALPAKA, we believe that every step forward should not only bring us closer to our goals but also leave the world a better place. This Giving Tuesday, we're turning those steps into powerful waves of change. By teaming up with SeaTrees, we're on a mission to restore and protect coastal ecosystems, one mangrove tree at a time. For every purchase made on Giving Tuesday, we're planting five mangrove trees in Baja, Mexico. These vital plantings help rehabilitate threatened habitats and fight climate change.

This initiative isn't just a one-day affair—it's part of our long-term commitment to supporting SeaTrees in their mission to heal the planet's blue-carbon ecosystems. Together, we're planting the seeds of change and nurturing the forests of tomorrow.

WHY MANGROVES MATTER

Mangrove forests are nature's unsung heroes—tiny yet mighty ecosystems that hold the power to reshape our planet's future. They absorb 5-10 times more CO₂ per hectare than tropical rainforests, locking away carbon in their soils for centuries.

But their superpowers don't end there. Mangroves shield coastal communities from storm surges, provide nursery habitats for countless marine species, and support local economies through sustainable fisheries. Despite their invaluable role, mangrove ecosystems are vanishing at an alarming rate.

A PARTNERSHIP ROOTED IN ACTION

Our collaboration with SeaTrees stems from a shared passion for creating lasting impact. In places like Laguna San Ignacio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico, local communities like the Mujeres de El Dátil are already working to revive their region's mangrove forests. SeaTrees, an initiative by the non-profit Sustainable Surf, has already planted and protected over 4 million trees worldwide. They focus exclusively on blue-carbon coastal ecosystems, which absorb up to 5 -10 times more carbon than terrestrial ecosystems.

This Giving Tuesday marks the beginning of a journey where your purchases go beyond transactions—they become catalysts for transformation. For every bag, pouch, or accessory you add to your everyday carry, five mangroves will take root in these vital ecosystems.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A GREENER FUTURE

Giving Tuesday is just the beginning. Moving forward, ALPAKA will continue partnering with SeaTrees to plant mangroves and restore kelp forests (in Australia) every month. This isn't a fleeting gesture—it's a promise to keep moving forward, together, toward a sustainable future.

We're thrilled to be part of a growing community of brands and individuals taking action to combat climate change. By choosing ALPAKA, you're joining a movement that believes in the power of collective action to regenerate our planet's most threatened ecosystems.

Join us in turning the tide this Giving Tuesday. Shop with purpose, and let's plant the sea forests of tomorrow, today.