The Create + Restore Brand sells sustainable goods. We find opportunities to connect style, sustainability and affordability. And we empower women and their families to curate wardrobes and homes that give back to their environments.
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THE CYCLE OF WASTE: RETRAINING OUR MINDS TO THINK ABOUT TRASH
We've been talking a lot about waste over the last month, but what exactly is waste? Waste is anything that is disposed of after use. It could include food waste, textile waste, packaged goods, disposable goods, or used electronics. In 2017, the United States generated about 268 million tons of waste, or 4.51 pounds per person per day. Currently, when we trash something, it goes in one of three directions. It will either go to the landfill, into recycling, or into the incinerator.
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10 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN YOUR HOME TODAY TO LIMIT WASTE
If you've read our last blog post, "The Scary Facts About Waste: An Overview", you probably felt shock and horror to find out the amount of waste people produce in a single year. After all, waste that would fill up about 329 women's purses seems like a hard load to carry (pun intended). If you've been moving closer to living a sustainable lifestyle, this figure might leave you disheartened and directionless, but believe it or not, there are some things you can do in your home TODAY that will help you limit the amount of waste you produce.
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THE SCARY FACTS ABOUT WASTE: AN OVERVIEW
Sustainability can be defined as "avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance." It can also be defined as, "the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level." If we think about this in the context of environmental sustainability, we can view it as avoiding the depletion of natural resources by maintaining a certain rate or level of consumption that keeps an ecological balance. I haven't always been interested in sustainability but I've always tried to see how I could reuse things, like the very first time I repainted a dresser for my son's room. It wasn't until I started working at a resale store that I had a chance to see how much we buy and give away. Some of the things we received were older. Some of the thing were new with the tags on it. And yet it would all get donated well before its time.
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Shop Our Current Collection, "In the Garden", Inspired by the Love of Gardening and Food
The Zoey, Our Denim Jean Farmers Market Tote Bag (Made with Repurposed Denim)
The Zoey is our take on the Farmers Market tote bag. It is made from the top of a pair of repurposed jeans and sewn closed at the bottom to create a deep place to hold fruits and veggies. The exterior pockets have been left open for extra storage, while a pocket has been added to the interior lining to hold your phone or tablet. The strap is made from 100% repurposed denim.
$42-46 + Free Shipping
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Set of 6 Reusable Produce Bags (Made with Repurposed Materials)
Our reusable produce bags are the perfect way to minimize your plastic use at grocery stores and markets. Made from repurposed fabrics, these food-friendly bags are also dyed using a natural, food-safe dying process. For use with fruits, veggies, and dry foods like beans, grains and coffees.
$12 + Free Shipping
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Restore Your Home Lavender & Lemongrass Scented Soy Candle and Room & Linen Spray
A six (6) ounce soy candle and a four (4) ounce room & linen spray in our signature blend of lavender and lemongrass essential oils. We've blended these scents because they have been shown to relax your body, relieve stress and refresh your mood. Add these items to your beginning or end of day routine to help you mentally detox. They're also perfect to accompany naps, long bubble baths and weekend getaways.
$12-$24 + Free Shipping
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