Kyle de Bouter holds up a pair of Patagonia board shorts made of recycled fishing nets, smiling as workers nearby slice old nylon nets to stack into seven-foot square, one-ton bales. “This is 100% ...

“We’re delighted to be introducing our first recycled-content long fiber composite material in a planned larger portfolio based on recycled resin,” said Eric Wollan, General Manager for Long Fiber ...

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More and more construction and design companies are incorporating recycled content into their products thanks to programs such as LEED and the general trend of environmentally conscious consumerism.

British outdoor technical clothing brand Jöttnar has announced it plans to unveil a new “more sustainable world-first" fabric next month. Pertex Quantum Pro – a water-resistant, breathable fabric – ...

Sisters Marta and Lucia Scarampi have always focused on slow fashion by making each item in the Marta Scarampi clothing line on-demand as orders are received. This avoids excess waste and unnecessary ...

Recycled fishing nets from Cordova will soon help launch a new clothing line by Grundens, the maker of the iconic foul weather gear “built by fishermen for fishermen for over a century.” The Copper ...

Basket in hand, Moukoko Daniel wades into the shallows of Lake Ossa in the Douala Edea landscape - a maze of mangroves, swamps, lakes and rivers 40km south of Douala, Cameroon’s largest city. He makes ...

What is the best fishing net? Hooking a fish takes patience and skill. Experienced anglers know the reward of landing the day’s prize. But landing a fish is difficult with your bare hands. That’s why ...

Working to create a positive environmental impact by reducing ocean-bound plastic waste, Avient announces long fiber-reinforced composites that incorporate post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material ...