Just say no to spray sunscreens
When Johnson & Johnson announced this week that the company was recalling five of its aerosol sunscreen products due to the discovery of trace amounts of benzene, a carcinogen, in some samples, it prompted a reminder from Dr. Olasz Harken, founder of Harken Derm skin products: ————— I have always recommended against using spray sunscreens […]
Spectra Watermakers announces remote manual controlled watermakers
Spectra Watermakers, producers of energy-efficient desalination systems, has announced the launch of a new line of controllers for its Ventura 150, Ventura 200 and Catalina 340 remote manual watermakers. Featuring a simplified remote manual controller, the new devices can be easily mounted in convenient locations and offer basic control of the watermaker without the automation […]
Henri-Lloyd & Clean Sailors announce partnership
Henri-Lloyd, the renowned lifestyle and sailing clothing brand, and not-for-profit Clean Sailors are proud to announce their partnership to help promote ocean conservation topics and opportunities within the global sailing community.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating plastic food containers
Harmful PFAS chemicals are being used to hold food, drink and cosmetics, with unknown consequences for human health Many of the world’s plastic containers and bottles are contaminated with toxic PFAS, and new data suggests that it’s probably leaching into food, drinks, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products and other items at potentially high levels. […]
Baltic Lifejackets launches new clothing range
Baltic Lifejackets Sweden has launched a new technical clothing range with the introduction of base, mid and outer layers to their range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing. technical clothing is designed to make life on the water comfortable, warm, and dry with the new range of everyday essential apparel. The apparel range includes […]
Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Henri-Lloyd has become the new official clothing partner for the Junior Offshore Group, JOG. The partnership will focus on four key areas – youth sailing, sustainable clothing, repairs, and sponsorship of the JOG Lymington to Cowes race on Saturday 18th September 2021. This summer, Henri-Lloyd will also launch an official merchandise range for JOG members. […]
Best kids lifejackets and buoyancy aids for keeping your children safe
Lifejackets; an essential piece of kit for anyone taking to the water – right? Well, you might not think so judging by the number of adults you see not wearing one But happily even the most irresponsible grown-up always seems to insist on any kids in their charge being fitted with a personal floatation device […]
Takeout Food and Drink Containers Account for Bulk of Ocean Litter
A new analysis of more than 12 million pieces of ocean litter collected around the world found that the majority took the form of takeout items: bags, wrappers, containers, straws and cutlery, aluminum cans, and plastic and glass bottles. Eighty percent of all items surveyed were made of plastic. Read more on E360 →
It’s an ‘electric’ line up at the Green Tech Boat Show
It’s an ‘electric’ line up of boats at MDL’s Green Tech Boat, which opens its doors for the first time next weekend (19-20 June), at Queen Anne’s Battery marina, Plymouth. Catamaran builder Broadblue, which launched its first electric drive model in 2009, is displaying its new Broadblue 346 ECO, featuring the Fischer Panda drive system […]
