A sneak peek in your swimsuits
Over time, swimsuits have gone through many changes according to the culture, style, and era but the one problem which remains is; its catastrophic impact on the environment once degraded from our closets! One thing, which every buyer overlooks is the fact that swimsuits are not biodegradable. We all are aware that swimsuits are essential in a women wardrobe, but unfortunately, they also exist in our food chain! 


Buy. Wear. Recycle.
Although it may sound little, recycling your swimsuits can do a lot for nature! it can help conserve the environment, specifically reducing water pollution. Harmful emissions from landfills are diminished to a great extent. 
There is nothing to feel bad about if you got ways to recycle your old swimsuits! 90% of the swimsuits have the potential to be recycled but to disappointment, only 5% is recycled.  Swimsuits can be used to make tote bags, water babies, or handed down to sewing groups, quilters, or schools that don’t have enough money to practice their projects! This way you are providing for education and a career for young children. Although many organizations usually reject old swimsuits, Bras for a cause take unwanted swimwear and hand them over to breast cancer survivors, homeless shelters and organizations which work for affected women. Amazing, right? Who knew old swimwear can be used for such a great cause!
If the recycling seems like too much work, you can always reduce the number of swimsuits in your closet by making them last longer! Swimsuits require very gentle hand washing using normal hand soap instead of detergent. Avoid sitting on rough surfaces or use a towel as it damages the swimsuit! Or the easiest way not to be guilty in the damaging environment is to buy sustainable swimsuits. 

A little goes a long way, so pledge today to reduce waste and recycle more! Recycle now by filling up this form here. 

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Credit: https://www.fastcompany.com/90331472/your-swimsuit-is-terrible-for-the-environment 
Article first appeared on Fastcompany website.

THE PROBLEM WITH SWIMSUITS
So why does swimwear present such a challenge when it comes to sustainability? It comes down to one thing: plastic. Synthetic fabrics–like nylon, polyester, and spandex–are perfectly suited for swimwear because they wick moisture and stretch across the body, reducing friction in the water. They are also inexpensive to make, as well as versatile, so the fashion industry relies on them heavily, not just for swimwear, but also activewear, outerwear, and cheap fast-fashion garments. An estimated 65 million tons of these plastic-based materials are generated every year.

This is a problem because plastic is not biodegradable, so it never decomposes. Instead, it sits in landfills or oceans forever, adding to the estimated 8 billion tons of plastic that already exist on the planet. There’s no good way to get rid of this plastic. Some countries have resorted to burning it, which creates carbon emissions, since plastic is made from fossil fuels. In countries without good waste management systems, plastic-based fibers sometimes end up in the oceans, where sea animals can mistake them for food, causing them to choke.
Talbot says that Reformation tries to avoid using synthetic fibers in its clothing. Ninety-five percent of its garments are made using natural, biodegradable fabrics, like organic cotton and viscose, which comes from tree pulp. But there isn’t currently a biodegradable material that has all the performance qualities necessary for a swimsuit. As a result, eco-friendly brands are relying on the next best alternative: recycled plastic.
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