PARTNERING WITH REMOTE COMMUNITIES TO REPURPOSE COASTAL PLASTIC WASTE
This mission-based collaboration between Bionic, Gore and coastal communities in Costa Rica has resulted in the creation of new GORE‑TEX laminates, supporting community efforts to help reduce plastic waste ending up in our oceans and waterways. Together, we’re turning garbage into good, one laminate at a time, one garment at a time.
GORE-TEX products feature an innovative membrane and carefully selected textiles. They provide durably waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection and comfort with a long product life; they are PFC-free* with a reduced carbon footprint**
PARTNERING WITH REMOTE COMMUNITIES
TO REPURPOSE COASTAL PLASTIC WASTE
Our partnership with Gore is not just about environmental and social change. It’s about empowerment. Together, we’re empowering coastal communities on the Nicoya Peninsula to set up local waste management systems, repurpose waste, and create local jobs. This is a cause for hope and optimism. Gore provided investment, material science, and supply chain knowledge, helping to create a robust, scalable supply chain and local recycling infrastructure in Costa Rican communities.
