King Millenium and EVOA have signed an agreement to work together in the Mentawai Isl. (Indonesia) to protect coral reefs and marine life.
EVOA. is a young French sunscreen maker, pioneer in the development of organic and bio sunblocks that do not damage the coral reefs nor the marine life. The company was born when its founder, French surfer Édouard Theovenot, read a paper published by the Marine Biology Dept. of the Ancona University (Italy) showing that even in very small quantities, the toxic components of most sunscreens available were highly damaging coral reefs and the surrounding marine life. Some months later Édouard quit his job and founded EVOA, developing a range of 100% organic and damage free sunscreens that were scientifically tested and validated by the same Marine Biology Dept. in 2010, in the reefs off Siladen (Indonesia). Not only EVOA range of products is 100% organic but they also avoid the use of some natural minerals such as zinc, which can be very toxic to the marine life. EVOA has a wide range of sunscreens specifically designed for water sports and surfing, from SPF 15 to SPF50, a lipstick and a post surfing moisturizers.
King Millenium., which charters boats for surfers in the Mentawai Isl. Since 2003, where most of the waves break on coral reefs, is also very concerned with their protection. “We are aware of the damage us surfers cause to the environment by using certain materials in our boards, waxes, etc. so it’s our duty to try to minimize this impact as much as possible” says Jaime Izquierdo, Marketing Manager of King Millenium. And he adds, “When we found out about EVOA and their set of values, we decided to fully support them. If us surfers don’t look after our playground, who will?” .
As a result of this collaboration, from September 2011 all King Millenium guests will be offered a sample of EVOA products for free on board their 2 boats (King Millenium I and King Millenium II). To purchase EVOA products please go to www.evoa-cosmetic.com.
For more info please visit: www.surfingmentawai.com, www.evoa-cosmetics.com.
KM crew.
