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Balzac Paris x Surfrider Foundation Europe

In 2021, Balzac Paris launched the “Ocean” sweatshirt in GOTS organic cotton for World Oceans Day
€92,580 was donated to the Surfrider Foundation after mobilizing 36,505 people, 998 collections, and removing 860 m³ of waste (including 30.7 kg in Marseille). The collaboration continues in 2024 with the TPR sweatshirt "Harlow BP loves Surfrider": each piece sold will generate a donation of €30 to the NGO, strengthening this historic partnership in favor of ocean protection.

Ocean Sweatshirt

In 2021, on the occasion of World Oceans Day, Balzac Paris launched the “Ocean” sweatshirt, made from 100% GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton, with a loose fit and soft feel.

Thanks to the sale of this sweatshirt and therefore thanks to you, we have already been able to donate €92,580 to the Surfrider Foundation.

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Surfrider Europe is:

A collective of committed activists

Surfrider Foundation France is a committed and activist ONG, led by a collective that works daily on the ground to protect the ocean. Their mission is clear: to guarantee a clean, healthy, and sustainable ocean for future generations.

Concrete actions for the Ocean

The association takes concrete action to combat plastic pollution, preserve the quality of bathing waters, and protect coastlines. These commitments translate into determined, daily action, combining scientific expertise, advocacy, and citizen mobilization.

Maintaining a healthy aquatic environment

Surfrider works on all fronts to promote a healthy aquatic environment: through rigorous analysis and awareness campaigns, the NGO combats bacteriological, chemical, and biological pollution. Its goal: to change regulations to allow everyone to enjoy clean water.

In a few figures:

  • 92,580€

    Donated to Surfer Foundation

  • 36,505 participants

    Raised awareness of ocean protection⁠

  • 998 collections

    organized in Europe⁠

  • 48,770 bottles

    Collected plastic⁠

  • 860 m3

    Of waste collected⁠

Concrete mobilization in Marseille

To reinforce its commitment, the Balzac Paris team traveled to Marseille in June 2021, on World Oceans Day, to participate in a collection operation. The result: 30.7 kg of waste collected along 600 m of coastline, filling 13 25 L bags, including 800 cigarette butts.

A look back at this wonderful day of solidarity: World Oceans Day

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A partnership that continued in 2024

In 2024, Balzac Paris renewed its commitment to the Surfrider Foundation with the launch of the Harlow Surfrider sweatshirt in orange. For each piece sold, €30 was donated to the NGO, a loyal partner of the brand in ocean protection.

Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, this sweatshirt blended style, comfort, and sustainability. A small fish embroidered on the sleeve discreetly highlighted the strong connection between fashion and environmental commitment.

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