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The newly launched RiLEY Studio uses Econyl to create its exercise wear. “The idea that sustainable fashion must be of lower quality, made from less durable materials, or is generally less attractive is an outdated concept,” its founder, Riley Uggla, said. here
Richard Malone, a former Central Saint Martins fashion student and now rising star in the designer world, is a leading adopter of Aquafil’s materials. His most recent collection for London fashion week, available early next year, featured outfits made from Econyl and was praised by Vogue as “changing all the conversations about who buys and why”.
Previously a niche area of the fashion industry, advances in technology have enabled the production of recycled fashion at scale, said Eco-Age’s Harriet Vocking. “It now makes business sense to use the more sustainable option.” here
A fishing net recovery mission off the Aeolian islands. Photograph: Carmelo Isgro
Moshi Moshi Mind has created a padded winter coat made entirely from plastic bottles. Photograph: Moshi Moshi Mind here
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Title II of the MPRSA authorizes marine research. more
Title I of the MPRSA contains the permitting and enforcement provisions for regulating ocean dumping.
Those few materials that are ocean dumped are carefully evaluated to ensure that they will not pose a danger to human health or the environment and that there are no better alternatives for their reuse or disposal. The Water Resources Development Act of 1992 amended the MPRSA and now requires that ocean dumping permits, including for ocean disposal of dredged material, conform to long-term management plans to ensure that permitted activities are consistent with expected uses of designated ocean disposal sites. While many challenges remain to protecting and managing our coastal and ocean resources, including historic contamination and continuous degradation from land-based sources, we can be proud of the great strides we have made under the MPRSA.
Four federal agencies have responsibilities under the MPRSA: EPA, USACE, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). here
Under the MPRSA, EPA is responsible for establishing criteria for reviewing and evaluating permit applications. EPA is responsible for issuing ocean dumping permits for materials other than dredged material. In the case of dredged material, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for issuing ocean dumping permits, using EPA’s environmental criteria. Permits for ocean dumping of dredged material are subject to EPA review and written concurrence. EPA is also responsible for designating and managing ocean disposal sites for all types of materials. more
Bionic Yarn has worked with companies outside of fashion as well, yielding boat covers, furniture and more.
Bionic Yarn is making a splash on the fashion scene.
“There is evidence that using recycled polyester, compared to virgin polyester ― there’s considerable energy savings in manufacturing,” said Rissanen. more