We’d hope by now y’all have cut most, if not all, single-use plastic out of your lives, have at least skimmed the back of your favourite products to check they aren’t being tested on animals and maybe even dabbled with flexitarianism.

But fashion is typically an area where being environmentally-conscious is trickier. While the industry is slowly improving its eco credentials, swimwear is leading the way with pieces made from recycled plastic bottles, fishing lines, and biodegradable, deadstock and vintage fabrics.

And, with summer firmly underway, we’re avoiding the old school ‘holiday shop’ (read: buying a lot of poorly-made, unethical, cheap clothing) in favour of greener habits. There’s nothing like buying bikinis, swimsuits and trunks made from plastic to justify costs or soothe our eco-consciences.

We’ve rounded up the best eco swimwear brands…