15 YEAR JOURNEY
The editorial
“Our intention with this Manifesto has been to remind the world that what you do is not enough anymore, how you do it is and inspire change both across the industry and in our daily lives. We have the capability to regenerate our planet. It is up to all of us.”
- Javier Goyeneche, Ecoalf’s Founder & President
2009 THE CONCEPT IS BORN
With a clear purpose: We exist to protect our natural resources, to create a sustainable lifestyle brand leading change with every product.
2015 ECOALF FOUNDATION BEGINS
The Foundation is a space for innovation in the circular economy, with a clear vocation for ocean preservation and a partnership-based methodology.
BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLANET B® COLLECTION
Over 1 million people have joined the movement. For each Because There is no Planet B® item sold, 10% is donated to Ecoalf Foundation. For every 1€ donated we remove 1kg of waste.
IN 2015 ECOALF FOUNDATION WAS BORN WITH THE PROJECT
UPCYCLING THE OCEANS
A worldwide adventure that has resulted in collaborating with the fishing industry to clean up the oceans, give a second life to recovered marine waste and raise awareness of the problem in order to prevent it
WE HAVE REMOVED
+1,700 TONNES OF THE WASTE FROM THE BOTTOM OF OCEAN
In collaboration with +4,000 fishermen across +72 ports around the Mediterranean Sea.
WE TRANSFORM THE RECOVERED
PLASTIC BOTTLES INTO OUR OCEAN YARN
We transform it into a high-quality recycled polyester yarn, which we use to create our top-quality garments, accessories and footwear.
SINCE 2009 WE HAVE DEVELOPED
+600 INNOVATIVE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
By using these innovative and low-impact materials across our collections, we have recycled over 300 million plastic bottles, we have saved over 54 billion liters of water and reduced C02 emissions by +12,500 tonnes.
WE HAVE OPENED
+10 STORES
In iconic cities like Milan, Paris, Tokio, Madrid and Barcelona, including our first carbon neutral store and using the latest 3D printing technology. We are also in +1,200 multi-brand stores across the world.
WE HAVE GIVEN
+1,000 EDUCATIONAL TALKS
Raising awareness and empowering the next generations. We have been nominated to +40 awards in the fashion, innovation and design industry. Highlighting the Social Entrepreneurship Award for transforming the fashion industry by the Schwab Foundation (World Economic Forum).
WE ACHIEVE OUR FIRST
100% RECYCLED COTTON COLLECTION
That can be recycled over and over again and 70% of our collections are mono-material
WE ARE THE FIRST FASHION COMPANY IN SPAIN TO RECEIVE THE
B CORP CERTIFICATION
We are recognized as “Best of the world”, positioning us in the top 5% of the +5,000 B Corps. The Merco ranking also acknowledges us as the “Most Enviromentally Responsible Company” in Spain in 2022 and 2023
WE LAUNCHED
A SPORT LINE TO LIMIT MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION
Each item is eco-designed and tailored specifically for its purpose and functionality.
WE DEVELOPED
ECOALF WELLNESS WITH ZERO PLASTIC & ZERO WATER
100% recyclable and refillable aluminium packaging, preventing 53 plastic containers from being sent to landfill each year.