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All about POO!

All about POO!

We currently think of poop as waste, however a more progressive way of thinking would be to think of it as a resource - a compostable resource! 
What Is Fairtrade and how does it work?

What Is Fairtrade and how does it work?

"Demand quality, not just in the product you buy, but in the life of the person who made it." - Orsola De Castro  
New Recycled Liner Inspired from Middle Eastern Scarves

New Recycled Liner Inspired from Middle Eastern Scarves

Does this pattern on the left look familiar to you?  
2019 Spring + Summer Events

2019 Spring + Summer Events

Setting up shop with some fresh goods! Stop by any or all of these shows if you're in the area. We'd love to see you.   Next Up: Portland Night Market July 19 + 20th - 4pm - 11pm...
Recycling Facts and Tips

Recycling Facts and Tips

At the end of the day, each individual only has so much power and it's up to us to use that power. We'd like to share some tips about recycling in the US and what you...
1:1 Initiative

1:1 Initiative

In honor of Earth Day 2019 and moving forward, TORRAIN implemented a new initiative called 1:1 For every bag sold, $1 goes to one of the select organizations below.
Collaboration with the Portland Trail Blazers!

Collaboration with the Portland Trail Blazers!

TORRAIN x PDX Blazers!!!  
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...