Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels is celebrating a significant environmental milestone this Earth Day, announcing the impact achieved through its ongoing partnership with Seven Clean Seas.
To date, A4 Labels’ sponsorship has supported the removal of 3,311kg of plastic waste from the ocean, all cleared from the Indonesian coastline—one of the regions most affected by marine pollution.
The partnership, which forms part of A4 Labels’ long-term Eco-Pledge, has also delivered tangible environmental and social impact on the ground:
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16 beach clean-ups sponsored
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18,488 metres of coastline cleaned – equivalent to 168 football fields
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58 hours spent cleaning
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162 days of employment funded for local communities
Together, these efforts highlight the power of business-led environmental action, turning everyday operations into measurable global change.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far with Seven Clean Seas,” said Charlie Hawker, Managing Director of A4 Labels. “Earth Day is a moment to reflect, but also to push further. Removing over three tonnes of plastic from our oceans is a milestone, but it’s only the beginning of what we want to achieve.
“As a coastal business, protecting the ocean is something we feel strongly about. Through our Eco-Pledge, we’re committed to ensuring that every order contributes to a cleaner, healthier planet.”
A spokesperson from Seven Clean Seas added: “Partnerships like the one with A4 Labels are essential in tackling the global plastic crisis. Not only are they funding critical clean-up operations, but they’re also helping to create stable employment in coastal communities most affected by plastic pollution. The impact goes far beyond the environment—it’s about people as well.”
The Indonesia-based clean-up operations funded by A4 Labels focus on intercepting ocean-bound plastic, restoring coastlines and supporting local economies through fair-wage employment—helping to create long-term, sustainable change.
From Kitchen Table to Global Impact
Founded in 2010 by Colin Hawker, A4 Labels has grown from a Sussex-based start-up into a globally recognised manufacturer, now led by Managing Director Charlie Hawker. The company supplies high-quality labels to major brands including Lush, The Card Factory, Nando’s, Warner Brothers and Five Guys, alongside thousands of independent UK businesses.
Sustainability has been central to the company’s growth journey. Through its Eco-Pledge, A4 Labels donates 1 per cent of all sales to Seven Clean Seas, embedding environmental responsibility into every stage of the business.
As Earth Day shines a spotlight on collective environmental action, A4 Labels’ results demonstrate how consistent, purpose-driven partnerships can deliver real, measurable impact in the fight against ocean plastic pollution.
