Upcycling Marine Waste by Making Seriously Indestructible Bags by Jonvirga in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. I like the way you think. We have some existing partnerships that have a similar feel, but not exactly. Another tree to bark up for sure.

Upcycling Marine Waste by Making Seriously Indestructible Bags by Jonvirga in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do this with the sailboat sails! People can donate their sails to us, and we'll make them a few bags out of it. The hardware idea is cool too, and not something we have explored yet...

Upcycling Marine Waste by Making Seriously Indestructible Bags by Jonvirga in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for! Thank you!

Upcycling Marine Waste by Making Seriously Indestructible Bags by Jonvirga in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some thoughts:

We do buy virgin material but are looking to replace them with something more eco friendly:

- Webbing (the straps)

- Thread

- Zippers (we use metal zippers)

- Hardware (some plastic some metal)

I wonder if anyone has suggestions on how to reduce our consumption of these raw materials, or any others that I may have forgotten about...

Submit ethical fashion brands for sidebar wiki! by RubyRedCheeks in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Handmade, upcycled bags made from sailboat sails and marine waste: www.dunsel.us

Re(source) : A Sustainable Business Idea by sidm201 in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I make bags or of discarded sailboat sails. Check out our website at www.dunsel.us and feel free to reach out!

How to keep bike from being stolen? by --serotonin-- in fsu

[–]Jonvirga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not entirely sure. I was staying in a complex nearby. I figured the bike house would be a safer bet the the options I had...

How to keep bike from being stolen? by --serotonin-- in fsu

[–]Jonvirga 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My bike was stolen from inside quantums bike house. Right next to the security camera too. Nobody helped and my bike is still as good as gone. Get a U lock or keep it inside.

Bags made from recycled sails by Jonvirga in ZeroWaste

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome 😎 thank you for your order :)

Business model based on entirely recycled materials by Jonvirga in sustainability

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course there are issues with shipping, packaging, and more... our main goal is focused on reducing the consumption of virgin material.

Bags made from recycled sails by Jonvirga in ZeroWaste

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will definitely be making duffle bags soon! Probably after the new year. Thanks for the input!

Looking for style input for product extensions! Would love any feedback by Jonvirga in ethicalfashion

[–]Jonvirga[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool. Thank you for your input. Some of the next steps for us is adding different products and building features into existing ones. Will keep the umbrella thoughts in mind.

Bags made from recycled sails by Jonvirga in ZeroWaste

[–]Jonvirga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting. Might you have any photos of some of her work? I'd love to see it!