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Jenelle Montilone, trashn2tees founder
TrashN2Tees was born from my frustration with the lack of clothing available for my young boys. I really wanted to dress my dudes in fashion that reflected their own quirky personalities- so I pulled out an old sewing machine, gathered up outgrown clothing, and whipped up a monster truck design. Little did I know, I was yearning for a creative outlet and a platform to raise awareness for a cause that I am passionate about, environmental protection. I spent a lot of time honing my craft & mastering different aspects of sewing so that I could provide not only clever designs but do so with handmade heirloom quality. All designs are original, hand cut, and made using 100% reclaimed materials. Did you know the average American tosses 68 pounds of clothing and textiles in the trash each year? These items can be recycled or repurposed. What else are we throwing away that can be reused or recycled? My goal is not only to encourage and inspire you to consume less and recycle more but to transform discarded materials into practical, fun, personalized and stylish works of art. When we find creative ways to repurpose what we no longer need we can inject color, texture, joy, and wonder into our lives and communities. Not only do I create tees, I also create change. A TrashN2Tees Clothing Recycling Program recently launched in Central Kentucky, where I am teaming up with several county facilities, agencies, and local charities to help dispose of unwanted clothing. Textile/clothing waste makes up for nearly 6% of municipal waste and 95% of the that material can be recycled! For the past 3 years I have offered incentives to my own customers with a mail in recycling program called TrashN2Cash, with the expansion of my clothing recycling program & along with the great partnerships we’ve diverted more than 34 tons of clothing from our landfills. Connect through my website, Twitter and Facebook to be a part of creating change with me!
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To learn more about TrashN2Tees, shop our Fall/ Winter line, place a wholesale order, or contact Jenelle for media inquiries please visit our website.
www.trashn2tees.com Thanks to Kimberly Kling of Joyful Roots for lookbook illustrations & design and to the Oh My! Handmade Community for their support.
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