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You might have heard by now that the government plan on banning the use of plastic straws and cotton buds in recent news. The aim is that it will reduce the use of plastic around the UK and help tackle the worldwide issue of non recyclable waste. This is only the first of many steps that are needed to prevent the issue of plastic waste around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you find that you are the type of person who likes to help out the environment, not just by recycling, but also through your wardrobe and lifestyle then we have put together a few watch brands which will be well suited to your eco-friendly attire.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"WeWood\"<\/p>\n

The first brand, which are renowned for their positive effect on the environment is <\/span>WeWood<\/span><\/a>. They are an Italian brand based in Florence, Italy and they certainly live upto the countries creative expectations. Their watches are made from recycled wood, materials which would have otherwise been thrown away. For every watch which is purchased from the company, they plant a tree in the hope to replenish the environment. The goal for this organisation is to plant 100 million trees by 2020, so that they help conserve and protect the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are looking for a watch with a fashionable style that is also eco-friendly then <\/span>Citizen<\/span><\/a> offer a wide variety solar powered watches, powered by eco-drive technology. Not only do these watches look good on, but they are also low maintenance as they never need a new battery. This is because they are powered by both indoor and outdoor light sources making this watch an eco-friendly, fashionable addition to your wardrobe.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"mondaine\"<\/p>\n

Mondaine<\/span><\/a> are another watch company with an environmentally friendly ethos, as they recently introduced their eco-friendly collection, Essence in late 2017. Their collection was created with renewable raw materials, 70% of which are renewable in total which is a step in the right direction. For this collection they used castor oil for casing, natural rubber for the straps and the packaging is made from recycled PET. <\/span>Mondaine<\/span><\/a> are a brand which have been around since the 1980\u2019s with their iconic railway clock design, which is unique, easy to read and elegant.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like the look of any of the watch brands that have been mentioned in this blog post then please don\u2019t hesitate to get in contact via our website, or via phone on 01926298499, happy shopping!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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