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Upcycled ocean-plastic fabrics in eco yacht interiors How eco yacht designers can lead the way There is fundamental change afoot in the yacht industry as awareness increases of the overall environmental footprint of the refit yards, ship builders and of course yachts combined all have. As a sense of collective responsibility in the face of climate change grows ever stronger, so will the demand for more eco-friendly alternatives for engine power, boat building materials, interior fit-out materials and even onboard […]
From ocean clean-up to ocean plastic product It is now accepted that the world’s plastic problem can only be solved with a twin strategy of reducing the amount of plastic entering the system at one end, essentially by deploying innovative bio-based materials as an alternative to plastic, and a massive clean-up operation at the other end, the likes of which this planet has likely never see before. The task, in other words, is truly immense and there is no time […]
Healthy materials in yacht interiors? A number of innovative products and materials now exist in the marketplace that promise added wellness benefits, be it in a home, office or hotel. This is in a sense an evolution of a previous shift towards sustainable, natural materials. For more detailed information about our preferences for sustainable materials and healthy materials on a yacht or superyacht interior, see our dedicated materials page here. While the latter has had a modest impact on the […]
