The problem with wetsuits
When choosing a wetsuit we tend not to think about the potentially destructive nature of the garment. Yet conventional neoprene, an oil-based synthetic rubber that will never biodegrade, is hugely energy intensive to produce. It can also create an allergic reaction.
While the bulk of wetsuits sold still use problematic petroleum-derived neoprene, a growing number of companies are using new or sustainably sourced