INTERVIEW STEPHANE LATXAGUE, CEO OF SURFRIDER FOUNDATION @DARWIN 06.07.2017

Surfrider Foundation Europe is an NGO that fights for the protection of the oceans, lakes, rivers and coastlines. Its goal is to raise awareness on major pollutions : every year around 269 000 tons of plastic end up in the ocean and 4500 billion of cigarettes butts are thrown away worldwide. VEJA teamed up with Surfrider and we designed a new sneaker made from recycled plastic. On the inside sole, we wanted to show what’s been the major problem for marine pollution : plastic and cigarettes. This new style aims to increase global awareness about this worldwide issue. The sneakers VEJA x Surfrider Foundation Europe are made in Brazil. Soles with wild Amazonian rubber.