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Small Steps Matter

The first form of plastic (celluloid) was invented in the mid 1800s to replace ivory and tortoise shell, used for billiard balls and combs and eventually became movie film and amped up the invention of...
A loop to end consumption
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A loop to end consumption

If you’re paying attention, you know one of the biggest topics of discussion in our world today is climate change and the plastic problem. Plastic straws have been replaced with paper straws, however this is...
From Landfill to Humble Home; The story of Earthships
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From Landfill to Humble Home; The story of Earthships

Here at TORRAIN, we like to recycle. That statement is obvious -- our bags and linings are all made from recycled materials! Socially, it’s hard to miss the dire reports about our climate. With all...
HEALTHY MIND. HEALTHY BODY. HEALTHY LIFE.
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HEALTHY MIND. HEALTHY BODY. HEALTHY LIFE.

A girlfriend recently asked me what I do to stay in shape. I thought about it for a second, what do I do to stay in shape? I guess the question took me by surprise because...
Interview with the founder, Nyla Jano
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Interview with the founder, Nyla Jano

What is your favorite style and/or print in the line? I'm a big fan of our clutches and backpacks. The backpacks are great for bike riding, festivals and hikes. I use mine every day for work, to...
How Do You Respect Our Environment? A Challenge.
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How Do You Respect Our Environment? A Challenge.

The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones ~ John Maynard Keynes In this day and age our world is rapidly changing right before our eyes. Climate change...
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Recent Trade Shows: A Review

What a raging month of hustling! We exhibited at two shows in February: (1) The POOLTRADESHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada, and (2) The San Francisco International Gift Fair (SFIGF). We are still catching up! Both shows...
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Press Release: The Conscious "It" Clutch!

At TORRAIN, global consciousness and modern design principles unite in every one of their meticulously sewn designs. By upcycling feed bags, magazines, and even cement bags, they're saving energy, reducing the amount of pollutants in...
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A Letter from Me to You

Hi Turf Defender :) It's happening, 2014 is coming to an end. I've found that years don't seem to turn out how I anticipate them in the beginning but looking back they always prove to be...