Parley for the Oceans created 3D printed trophies out of ocean plastic for the Fashion Awards this year. The environmental organization gathered marine plastic waste from remote island waters for the project. Once collected, the material is shredded and reworked into polyester yarn, ready for 3D printing. Every year, the trophies awarded at the Fashion Awards in London are designed by the environmental organization and designer Jabzes Barlett.
This year, the trophies are made from black plastic and contain approximately 75 plastic bottles each. Parley for the Oceans hopes to encourage positive change in the industry through its eco-friendly design. According to the brand, "the trophy stands as a symbol of change and has a direct impact as the materials are derived from the mega-polluter; marine plastic pollution."
Ocean Plastic Trophies
Parley for the Oceans Created 3D Printed Trophies for the Fashion Awards
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Design - More businesses can benefit from using recycled materials for their products or services, similar to Parley for the Oceans' use of marine plastic waste for 3D printing.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The fashion industry can reduce its environmental impact by promoting sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, and supporting environmental initiatives like the Fashion Awards' use of ocean plastic trophies.
3. Circular Economy - Businesses can adopt circular economy principles by collecting waste materials and repurposing them into new products, similar to how Parley for the Oceans collects and reworks ocean plastic waste for 3D printing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to implement eco-friendly designs and reduce environmental impact.
2. Waste Management - Waste management companies have an opportunity to increase their recycling efforts and partner with businesses to collect waste materials for repurposing.
3. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can uniquely harness the potential of recycling by printing products using repurposed materials and promoting eco-friendly design solutions.