Update your summer swimwear with these 6 sustainable and ethical brands

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By , Audacy

Summertime is almost here and we are long over due for long day at the beach. Most people stayed at home during summer last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means now's a good time to update your swimwear wardrobe.

We've got you covered. These fashion-forward swimwear brands are stylish, and most importantly, environmentally friendly and sustainable. These brands can help you reduce your carbon footprint without having to make any fashion sacrifices.

Whether you are traveling for the first time in months, or planning a stay-cation right in your back yard, check out these ethically and sustainably made swimwear brands before summer is here.

Vitamin A Jenna Bodysuit | One Piece Bodysuit
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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a sustainable and ethical brand with a commitment to the environment in every aspect of its operation. The California company prides itself on using 100% LED lightbulbs, solar cooling fans in the headquarters and warehouse, and 100% recycled post-consumer waste products. The luxury clothes line creates its fabrics from recycled plastic bottles and recycled nylon fibers.

Purchase this one-piece bodysuit on Amazon for $80.50

O'NEILL Women's Spaghetti Strap Midi Cover Up Dress
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O'NEILL

Relax by the beach or pool in style with this light-weight and eco-friendly swimsuit coverup from O'Neill. While the company specializes in surf wear, each clothing item is made from a smooth blend of eco-friendly fabrics for a minimal, sleek look. O'Neill takes pride in its commitment to keeping the oceans clean by using as few materials as possible.

The company's Blue Collection uses Repreve, a global textile company that specializes in making high-quality fibers from 100% recycled materials post-consumer plastic bottles and pre-consumer waste. Each material used is also certified and traceable to boost accountability.

Purchase O'NEILL's Spaghetti Strap Cover Up Dress on Amazon for $35.57

Frankies Bikini Women's Jeanette Metallic Bikini Top
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Frankies Bikinis

Frankies Bikinis is a fashion-forward swimwear line committed to creating swimsuits for every body type. The company launched a sustainable collection made with Amni Soul Eco an eco-friendly fabric that takes roughly three years to decompose after being properly disposed of in landfills. The company aims to minimize water waste and reduce greenhouse gasses.

Buy Frankies Bikini Metallic Bikini Top on Amazon for $90

Flap Happy Girls' Baby UPF 50+ Delaney Hip Ruffle Swimsuit
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Flap Happy

It's important to keep your little one's safe from the sun. Flap Happy is true pioneers of UV protective baby and children’s sustainable swimwear. The company's quick dry fabric is made from 100% recycled materials and provides your child with 97.5% UV protection, the highest UV protection certification available. The recycled polyester and spandex material eliminates the risk of diaper rash to maximize comfort and ensure a fun day splashing around. The company provides swimwear and sun-protecting child hats for both girls and boys.

Purchase the Flap Happy UPF 50+ Ruffle Swimsuit on Amazon for $22.49.

Ramé Bottoms Sprint bikini bottoms
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Hulya Swim

Hulya Swim is committed to being a voice for the oceans and keeping the beaches free from pollution one bikini at a time. The company is a 1% Planet partner, and has also partnered with organization including the Ocean Rescue Alliance and the 1000 Mermaid Project, a Flordia-based non-profit that works to enhance marine habitats and expand fish populations.

Purchase the Ramé Bottoms Sprint Bikini Bottom on Hulyaswim.com for $89.99

Island Time Cheeky Bottoms
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Do Good Swimwear

Do Good Swimwear a small, minority women-owned and -run swimwear brand that supports eco-friendly and ethical practices, and provides affordable, sustainably and ethically made swimsuits. Each swimsuit is made out of recycled materials using ocean waste, including fish nets, plastic bottles, and old nylons.

The company also provides an assortment of colors for mixing and matching that helps to encourage "slow fashion," a movement of designing, creating, and buying garments for quality and longevity. "Slow fashion" encourages slower production schedules, fair wages, and lower carbon footprints.

Buy the Island Time Cheeky Bottoms for $42 on Dogoodswimwear.com

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