Aquafil, a leading manufacturer of Econyl regenerated nylon through innovative recycling technology, announced today that the company has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network.
“It’s an amazing honor for Aquafil to join Ellen’s MacArthur Foundation diverse and dynamic innovators among the Network. Aquafil has committed itself to circular economy and are invested in making it a reality across key industries across the globe,” said chairman and chief executive officer, Giulio Bonazzi. “We produce Econyl nylon from waste materials such as fishing nets (ghost nets from the ocean and nets from fish farming) and used carpets because we know that we need to find innovative ways to reduce and reuse waste that is filling our oceans and landfills. It is our hope that through this network we are able to accelerate the transition to a circular economy,”
The Network is a collaborative network of businesses, innovators, cities and governments, universities and thought leaders who work together to accelerate adoption of circular economy practices and processes that maximize the use of resources. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an organization that leads in transitioning to a circular economy model built on three principles: design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural capital.
“We’re delighted to have Aquafil join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network. Aquafil is already designing, developing, and scaling circular business models and products. As part of this Network, Aquafil will work with other organizations to share ideas and drive the global transition to a circular economy,” said Joe Murphy, network lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
