Nomadix, a social purpose corporation, repurposed more than 16.9 million plastic bottles from landfills in 2022, according to the 2022 Social Purpose Corporation Report.
Nomadix is the maker of “The Only Towel You Need,” made from post-consumer recycled plastics. The diverted plastic bottles prevented more than 2.3 million kilograms of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. The move also saved more than 380 million gallons of wastewater and conserved more than 2.8 million kilowatts of energy.
“Reimagining the way textiles are made is no small feat, but the health and sustainability of our planet will continue to be our number one priority,” said Zack Helminiak, co-founder and CEO of Nomadix. “We are paving a path toward a more sustainable future and are proud of the progress we accomplished in 2022.”
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In addition, the report details progress specific to Nomadix’s 2022 Climate Commitment including:
- A decrease in all airfreight by 45 percent in 2022 from 89 tco2e to 56 tco2e
- A savings of more than 17 kilowatts in emissions by switching all headquarter energy usage to 50 percent solar energy
- Phased out 90 percent of virgin plastic by replacing it with rPET or recycled and FSC certified paper goods
Recognizing the importance of building community to advance sustainability, Nomadix’s network of partner organizations in 2022 included:
- Brave Trails: Welcomed more than 400 LGBTQ+ youth and purchased land to build their camp and community space.
- 1% For the Planet: Members donated over $66 million to environmental solutions.
- The Ecology Center: Donated 56,000 pounds of food to local families facing food insecurity.
- The Conservation Alliance: Permanently protected over 178,000 acres and river miles
- The Billfish Foundation: Worked worldwide to advance the conservation of billfish and other species.
- Surfrider Foundation: Achieved 775 victories concerning plastic pollution, ocean protection, clean water and more.
Nomadix expanded its product offerings in 2022 with the Bandana Towel and Puffer Blanket. Both are made from post-consumer, recycled materials to further reduce their impact on the planet.
