THINGS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU AND THE UNIVERSE. THIS WEEK: RECYCLED SWIMWEAR
You probably don’t realise your bikini is made from plastic, but that’s exactly what nylon is. However, sustainable swimwear brand Deakin & Blue is turning the tide on plastic waste, making its swimsuits from 100 per cent Econyl, a regenerated yarn made from plastic scraps – taking these out of the environment, saving them from ending up in landfill or in our oceans and reusing them, rather than making fresh plastic.
Better yet, the new material is even tougher than virgin nylon – and twice as durable against salt water, chlorine and oils such as those in sunscreen, meaning these swimsuits last longer, too.
All made in London, products are also packaged in reusable and recyclable materials, and a portion of the profits is donated to marine conservation activities.
:: From £85, deakinandblue.com
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