By Wendy Gabriel for 1800recycling.com July 15, 2013 Odina uses recycled nylon and organic cotton in its line of “sustainable, highly functional and fashionable swimwear.” If you are a fashion-minded, active beach girl with a soft spot for the planet, check out Odina Swimwear. “Odina” means divine creative inspiration, and the brand’s inspiration lies in “creating sustainable, highly-functional and fashionable swimwear that is locally made from recycled and reclaimed fabrics.” The company was founded in 2010 to make swimwear for active women that wanted a sustainable, well-made swimsuit. Odina worked with surfers to get feedback on the fit of the product as well as the fabrics. A number of sustainable fabrics and a variety of recycled fibers were tested before finding the ones that meet their demands. Setting the standard in eco-swimwear: The body of Odina’s swimwear is composed primarily of nylon made from recycled plastic bottles with some lycra added…