4ocean Announces Saint James Iced Tea as Official Certified Cleanup Partner

NEW YORK, August 18, 2025 – Today, Saint James Iced Tea announces their partnership with 4ocean to officially join the clean ocean movement as a Certified Cleanup Partner. Together, this partnership will help clean more than 50,000 pounds of plastic and trash from the ocean, rivers, and coastlines around the world with the help of 4ocean’s full time captains and crews.

“We’re proud to partner with 4ocean to help create a cleaner world. Sustainability isn’t a side initiative for us. It’s core to who we are,” said Saint James co-CEO Brenden Cohen. “This partnership is another step in reducing our environmental impact while continuing to deliver the clean, organic ingredients our customers expect.”

Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 18 trillion pounds of plastic, but less than 10% has been recycled, and 79% has ended up in the environment. With global plastic production expected to triple by 2050, this joint initiative will help combat the crisis by removing the equivalent of 1.7 million plastic water bottles from the ocean. 

This effort builds on Saint James’s recent launch of 100% aluminum bottles. Now rolling out nationwide, the resealable, fully recyclable packaging reflects the brand’s ongoing mission to reduce environmental impact while offering a better-for-you beverage. The aluminum introduction marks a major step in Saint James’ journey toward eco-efficient production, without compromising the premium, organic quality that has made it a category leader.

“Our new aluminum bottles and latest partnership with 4ocean are both powerful steps in our mission to offer iced tea that’s better for you and better for the planet,” said Brad Neumann, Co-CEO of Saint James Iced Tea.

4ocean is a leading ocean cleanup company committed to ending the ocean plastic crisis. Since 2017, its full-time crews have removed over 44 million pounds of plastic and other debris from oceans, rivers, and coastlines.

In 2022, 4ocean launched its corporate partnership program to help brands transition to a circular economy – an approach that reduces waste, maximizes resource efficiency, and supports sustainability by keeping materials in continuous use without losing value.

“Achieving cleaner oceans depends on uniting the passion of individuals with the action and innovation of businesses,” said Alex Schulze, co-founder and CEO of 4ocean. “By becoming a Certified Cleanup Partner, Saint James is stepping up as a leader in the clean ocean movement, proving that sustainability can be at the heart of great products and inspiring others to do their part for a healthier planet.”