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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...
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Create Positive Change In Your Neighborhood. By Maggie Berry

Getting involved in local causes is an effective method to create significant changes in your community. Whether you are passionate about environmental protection, education, public health, or social justice, there are plenty of opportunities for...
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...
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...
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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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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...
TORRAIN embarks on 2014 with new product and ambition
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TORRAIN embarks on 2014 with new product and ambition

This past year proved to be an incredibly successful year with trade and retail shows throughout the US. We added many new prints and styles and we just released a line of recycled magazine products...