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Humm Kombucha – “THE SUGAR HUMM FAIRY“ —Auction Item—

Designers: Zhenya Cotita, Kevin Coneys, Syd Becker Model: Zhenya Cotita Materials: Used hairnets, sugar bags, used plastic wrap, an assortment of materials such as bottle caps, can tabs, bucket lids Garment Description: Inspired by folktales of Fairies, and their deep and abiding connection to the natural world this garment has been constructed using 99% industrial trash from the Humm factory. We hope to inspire further imagination in what is possible using industrial waste, and may we learn from the fairies that a relationship and care for the earth is not just possible, but filled with magic. Sustainable Practices: Use of cans: In the US, aluminum is recycled more often than glass or plastic. Unlike plastic that degrades over time, aluminum can be infinitely recycled. Cans also cost less to ship, both in dollars and in carbon emissions. At Humm, since having produced kombucha in cans, we have taken over 380 trucks off the road over 3 years. Humm is on a path to become B Corp certified. The B Corp Mission is: Make Business a Force for Good. B Lab is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech – “SEAS THE DAY”

Designers: Nahi Ortiz, Thyia Scott, Kari D’Angona Model: Nahi Ortiz Materials: old Lonza t-shirt, crocheted deflated plastic bubble bags, soda can cardboard packaging Garment Description: The designer and model Nahi has crocheted the top using plastic packaging. The hexagon shapes were meticulously stitched to an outdated Lonza t-shirt. Using unconventional materials for a garment, Lonza has created a marvelous mermaid inspired piece. Sustainable Practices: No more single use plastic cups and utensils. Multiple bins for proper recycling. Lonza is setting up it’s own compost this year to better support our onsite garden in future years. Lonza’s Vision Zero is an initiative to continually strive to reduce their impact on natural systems and the environment, conserve energy and resources, assure safety, health and wellbeing of their employees and help to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they operate.

DIYcave – “A FLUTTER OF IDEAS”

Designers: Mak Sales & Quentin Gooding Model: Allyson Laughlin Materials: Acrylic cut off, foam, discarded banner, metal wire scrap Garment Description: There’s less waste at the maker’s space! Those who enjoy being creative always find a use for other people’s scraps. We flutter idea to idea, similar to butterflies flying flower to flower. Our outfit is inspired by our deep appreciation for pollinators, while also embodying an array of acrylic cutoff butterflies, foam and plastics from tool packaging, and an old shower curtain and ripped hammock. Sustainability Practices: Since we are a space that incorporates so many different trades, we gather most of our materials through recycling, scrap and keep and reuse the majority of our waste.

The Gear Fix – “MOTH MESS MONSTER” – Winner of the Coveted Trash Trophy

Designers: nico brilmyer, kasey boyd, kate weatherholtz Model: Bill Arnot Materials: a moth like suit made from old sleeping pads, tents, jackets, climbing rope and tent poles Garment Description: A cosmic guardian of the wild, the moss mess monster fights pollution across the stars clad in a battle-garb made from discarded camping gear. Glowing with the spirit of lost wilderness, he appears where ecosystems are under siege—silently gliding in on upcycled wings to confront the litterlords and smog barons. His message is clear: the things we leave behind can still protect what matters Sustainable Practices: By selling clothing on consignment, we decrease the initial investment of getting outside, and through repairing damaged gear, we help people recreate while keeping materials out of the landfill. These platforms allow us to promote and highlight companies that are doing their part in making quality gear that lasts, which in turn reduces their overall environmental impact.

ReCoHere – “LET YOUR CLOTHES DO THE TALKING” —Auction Item—

Designers: Nicole Potter Model: Bella Powers Materials: Plastic marketing signs and up cycled/discarded clothes and garment items Garment Description: Even without voices of their own, clothes can say so much. Instead of chanting “new new new” and “more more more,” let them scream that Old is the New Black! United on the right side of history, we’re all making it today with creativity, joy, and sustainable revolution because actually, we really DO care! I believe that art and fashion are windows and mirrors into our society and this moment inspires me to make my message louder. This garment has a lot to say about consumerism, power, and how we can all do more even simply by what we choose to dress in each day. Sustainable Practices: We divert, upcycle, and connect waste destined for the landfill to those who need, want, or use the waste.

Bend Anesthesiology Group – “BAG LADY” —Auction Item—

Designer: Karen Holm Model: Jess Lawro Materials: Sterile “Blue” Polypropylene (#5 plastic) wrap from OR supplies, discarded umbrella skeleton Garment Description: Bag Lady is not just a sustainable fantasy, but a testament to the transformation of discarded waste. Bend Anesthesiology Group is actively championing a change to the medical waste stream. One action is using poly wrap, destined for the landfill, to create tote bags for new families leaving the Family Birthing Center. Bag Lady, fashioned by prolific Rubbish renewed designer Karen Holm, highlights the simple, clean, beauty our future could hold by lessening our impact on the planet. Sustainable Practices: As an anesthesia group, BAG is committed to enhancing environmental stewardship and sustainability. Practices include recycling plastic wrap from surgical instruments, reducing our use of anesthetic gases—particularly desflurane—and initiating efforts to collect and send unused medical supplies to Ukraine.

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore – “CREATURE OF FASHION”

Designer: Lisa Mcluskie, DeeDee Johnson with help from Restore employees Brian and Keegan Model: Lisa Mcluskie Materials: discarded backer rod, stained and trashed construction pants, discarded speaker wire scraps, vent tubing, tea strainers, window sunshade, two broken children’s fishing rods, outdated marketing materials and conference swag Garment Description: This Restore creature sees everything with a different lens. Walk the floor of the store any day of the week and you too can imagine a whole new world. Sustainable Practices: Sustainable shopping isn’t always about organic cotton and recycled plastic shoelaces. Sometimes it’s about discovering the perfect tile for your kitchen remodel from someone’s donated scraps. Shopping at ReStore helps support the construction of Habitat homes that are built for energy efficiency using net-zero, net-zero ready and half-net design. These affordable homes ensure families have every opportunity to thrive and grow.