Guatemala 5-Strand Bracelet

Around the world, plastic pollution disproportionately impacts poor and marginalized communities. In Guatemala, almost half of all people live in poverty. In indigenous communities, which comprise roughly 40% of the population, nearly 80% of people live in poverty. 

It’s important to us that our operations in Guatemala have a direct social and environmental impact that benefits the local communities we serve. 

Made with 100% 4ocean Plastic cord, every bracelet in this collection is handcrafted by local artisans in partnership with Wakami. Fueled by love for the earth and its people, Wakami is an ethical lifestyle brand that works to transform Guatemala’s cycles of poverty into cycles of prosperity. 

As a Certified B Corp, Wakami hires women living in Guatemala’s rural communities to design and produce thoughtfully crafted, handmade accessories. These are women who haven’t always had the luxury of dreams or the support they need to grow.

In addition to providing the reliable source of income these women need right now, Wakami also provides business and skill training to set a strong foundation for their future growth as entrepreneurs, which creates new opportunities for education, prosperity, and wellness for each woman and every member of her family.
So not only are you cleaning the ocean when you purchase this bracelet, you’re also helping to empower women living in communities impacted by plastic pollution and poverty.