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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...
Sustainability: It’s Not Just a Buzz Word
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Sustainability: It’s Not Just a Buzz Word

The word sustainability is a hot topic these days. If you simply Google the word, hundreds of articles come up that relate to farming, global warming, recycling and sustainable practices. But what exactly does the...
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...
TORRAIN is featured on Women's LifeStyle!
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TORRAIN is featured on Women's LifeStyle!

I'm excited that TORRAIN was recently featured in a post for Women's LifeStyle, "Your Eco-Purse-onality"!
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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...
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Press Release: NEW! TORRAIN Announces US Line of Bags!

TORRAIN introduces their new US line—the same quality you have come to love, with NEW unique US designs!