NALU PROJECT
"We must stop thinking of nature as something outside of us."
Greta Thunberg
"We are not heirs of the earth, but its guardians."
Wangari Maathai
WETSUIT UPCYCLING
I love the sea. The waves. The wind.
And I love the feeling of being in the water for hours – protected and warm in a wetsuit. For many of us, the wettie is a great companion on the surfboard. But what happens when it's worn out?
Every year, over a million wetsuits end up in the trash. Around 8,000 tons of waste that doesn't rot. Doesn't disappear. Doesn't forget. A material that brings us closer to nature – and at the same time puts a strain on it. This contradiction made me rethink things.
giving new life to old material
I collect worn-out wetsuits and turn them into something new: bags with character. Because neoprene can do more than we think: it's lightweight, flexible, robust, and a durable material. Not only perfect to protect our bodies, but also our technical devices, money, and everyday essentials.
Handmade with love and full of memories
of sun, salt, and the sea༄
With this project, I want to show that sustainability doesn't have to be a grand gesture. Sometimes a small idea is enough, and the courage to pursue it. Each bag represents a piece of the ocean, a piece of responsibility—and the decision to give things a second life.