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Becoming OceanPositive
Fourth Element’s OceanPositive journey started from the day they opened their doors in 1999 and has continued to evolve in its meaning ever since. They’ve made some huge adjustments in recent years and have come along way, but know there is still a way to go.
An estimated 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our seas each year. Dumped into our oceans daily, this threatens marine life, pollutes beaches and affects local tourism industries. On top of this, we face a global threat from escalating carbon emissions, resulting in rising sea levels with devastating effects to ALL life on the planet.
With action, there is hope.
Being ‘OceanPositive’ stems from not just what we do in the ocean but also what we do in our everyday lives. From the garments fourth element produces to the packaging they are in and the projects that they support along the way, everything they do leads to ensuring a more sustainable business that is good for the ocean.
On this World Oceans Day, June 2021, fourth element are setting out new intentions for OceanPositive and the environment with some ambitious plans of what they want to achieve in the next decade. They invite you to join them on this journey and with your support, are looking forward to sharing the challenges and celebrating the milestones that are achieved along the way.
- Becoming Plastic Zero
By 2030, we aim for 90% of our products to be made from at least 30% regenerated materials rather than virgin materials; so that more than 50% of the total materials used in our products are recycled or natural.
- Becoming Zero Waste
By 2026 we want to have options in place for re-purposing, repairing or recycling, 100% of our products and will be introducing various schemes over the next 5 years to reduce waste at the end of a products life.
- Becoming Carbon Zero
By 2030 we have the ambition of being carbon neutral by reducing the carbon footprint of our entire operation including transportation, and to offset the remaining by supporting the growth and restoration of major ocean carbon sinks such as sea grass, kelp and mangroves.
- Becoming Zero Impact
We are focussing on supporting more projects that directly protect endangered species and help our oceans’ ecosystems to regenerate, moving closer to reversing the damage of human impact. We will also support projects aimed at creating the leadership and the ocean advocates of the future through education programmes in the UK and further afield.
For more information visit the website by clicking here.
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Mask wear that keeps you focused
The Oceanic Shadow Mask features a sleek 100% liquid silicone skirt that attaches directly to the tempered glass lens. No mask frame means the Shadow Mask offers an incredible field of vision and packs flat.
Specs
- No-frame design reduces weight and provides one of the largest fields-of-view
- Extremely low volume design
- Swivelling, easy adjusting buckles
- Ideal for hunters and photographers
- Perfect back-up mask as it folds and fits easily in your BC pocket
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Type |
Frameless |
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Material |
Liquid-Silicone |
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Colour |
Black |
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Blow-off valve |
No |
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Optical lenses |
No |
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Dioptre |
No |
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Frame colours |
Black, Blue, Clear, Pink, White, Yellow |
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