Co-Founder & Creative Director : Ellie Dinh

They may not be turning water into wine , but they are turning water bottles into clothes . By collecting consumer-used plastic bottles , crushing them into minuscule chips , washing them and adding a few ecofriendly additives , Girlfriend Collective makes super-soft gym wear . Their yarn is made in a zero-waste , zero-emission facility while their packaging is 100 % recycled and recyclable – so there ’ s no need to throw anything away again .

CEO : Mark Walker

Founded by 11x world champion surfer Kelly Slater , Outerknown is a trailblazing brand known for its total commitment to sustainability . With 90 % of their fibres being organic , recycled , or regenerated , along with 100 % of their trunks being made with recycled or renewable fibres , the brand is setting the bar high for the fashion industry . They believe in creating excellent-quality , sustainable products that last a lifetime , with the goal of keeping their garments out of landfills and in circulation forever . In 2021 , they launched Outerworn , a platform that breathes new life into previously owned Outerknown garments .

166 May 2023