The team at Ecoworks are proud to announce a new partnership with SRFACE Wetsuits In a collaboration between environmental stewardship and product excellence. The new partnership will see us provide SRFACE with a new sustainable wetsuit solution to help with the longevity of their wetsuits by protecting them from the effects of salt waters and to keep them fresh. It’s no secret we’re big fans of surfing and so we’d been aware of SRFACE wetsuits for some time and we're fans, especially of their Eco suit made from Yulex®. So, when Srface got in contact to ask us to help them with a wetsuit was ..read more

The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973 at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which in turn is a division of the UN. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships to give it its full name, lays out regulations aimed at preventing and minimizing pollution from ships - both accidental and from routine operations.   In 1978 a more comprehensive protocol was introduced and merged with the existing one after a number of tanker accidents in 1976-1977. Further protocols were added and amendments made over the years with the addition of Annex VI ..read more

Whether sailing your 20ft sailing dinghy or managing the crew of a 75 metre superyacht, choosing sustainable yacht wear and crew uniform is a relatively inexpensive and quick way to improve your environmental footprint out on the water. It’s important that the yacht crew are looking smart and have the right gear to protect you from the elements in what can be a harsh environment, whether that’s scorching sun or freezing wind and rain. However, like much of what we use these days, as great as yacht gear can be at protecting us from the elements, it’s not always great for the environment. W ..read more

In an upcoming series we’ll be speaking with and revealing more about our friends with mutual interests. A group of great companies and people who we don’t necessarily officially have partnerships with but whom we talk with often and whom we respect and appreciate for pushing sustainability within the marine industry. Each in their own way cares about the oceans and seas as deeply as we do and are either selflessly promoting sustainability in the marine industry or providing solutions to help reduce our ocean footprints.        The issue of end of life boats and the damage ..read more

Protecting sea life by sustainable sailing on your yacht or superyacht is vital to promoting marine biodiversity. We explore why we need to.     Sailing is increasingly becoming a popular activity as more and more people turn to an alternate way of holidaying in privacy, safety, and comfort post-pandemic. The superyacht market is booming and is forecast to grow steadily as more elites become aware of the promise of unrestricted travel in luxurious comfort, while fully connected to the world of commerce through modern digital technology. According to recent studies,  yachti ..read more

We're launching a Crew Ambassador Program and are looking for active crew still working in or around the industry to join.  Father, son team, Scott and Angus Johnston founded Ecoworks in 2015 and have been championing the sustainable revolution in cleaning in the marine industry ever since. We now produce a range of cleaning products for the interior, deck and engineering departments of small yachts and ribs right up to 140 metre superyachts providing a one stop shop for greener cleaning products for the superyacht industry. We now have customer across the globe we know no ..read more

  As the yachting industry has become more and more aware of the need for a change in how they approach the need to better care for the environment, more and more companies have started to make real and token steps in the direction of sustainability. Some are doing this because they genuinely believe it is the right thing to do and some are just looking to cash in on eco-friendly cred. Whether intentional or unintentional green washing has very much become a part of the industry. What actually is sustainability? What does it mean? And, how do we know whether the product we’re using is ac ..read more

The below article originally featured on our partners Clean Sailors website here.    We all need to be aware all drains lead to the sea. When we wash dishes, take a shower, brush our teeth and clean our boats, guess where our wastewater ends up? Yup, the sea. So, let’s talk about ‘greywater’.   Greywater = wastewater. It’s the term used for the dirty water discharged from our sinks, baths, showers and, on land, our washing machines. When we are using soap to do laundry or washing dishes, when we are washing our hands or using personal care products in the shower, we are ma ..read more

Recent studies in the Mediterranean Sea show that recreational yachts impact the environment, causing a loss of biodiversity. The sailing community can commit to protecting aquatic life by following our ten tips for sustainable yachting.  Before we dive into how to avoid harming marine environments, let’s look at three levels of impact created by yachting:    1. High Impact on Biodiversity Animal collisions Noise disturbance from engines and loudspeakers Anchoring on seagrass beds, kelp, or coral reefs Toxic antifouling products released into the water Transport of exotic spe ..read more

  We have a new member of the team. Meet Nathan, our newest member of the team and our new Brand Ambassador for the Côte d'Azur. We’ve been waiting to recruit brand ambassadors in key locations across Europe for a while bringing on Nathan to the team will mean we’re able to support our local customers, visiting superyachts and local chandleries much better.  Nathan is ex yacht crew and still works within the industry doing day work, deliveries and brand ambassadorship for us part time. As part of his new role, Nathan, will be advising customers and superyacht crew how to get the b ..read more