Uminekoya

Flotsam & Jetsam become jewels from the sea.

Beachcombing for washed-up waste on beaches yields ocean plastics that can be used in our everyday life and remind us to practise better habits. This inspirational company views marine plastic trash as a valuable resource as they comb their local seaside in Wakayama prefecture in Japan for its treasures. The lead artist Ms Hifumi Ando often gives lectures on conservation to students from primary school to university with a focus on the damage caused by plastics in the ocean. Let’s support this company in their quest to clean the seashore and enjoy the products they create from their finds.