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Adrian Membrez Collagist Extraordinaire
Collaging in itself is a sustainable art form, however, in terms of Adrian’s own personal sustainability as an artist, he always makes sure to recycle all the paper he doesn’t use.
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I come to Spare Parts for the amazing prices and for the supplies I need. Everyone who volunteers there is so friendly, too”
Alina, High School Student
I shop at Spare Parts because their prices can’t be beat. Picking up a new hobby is much easier when the supplies are not expensive. Some hobbies comes with a huge price tag and Spare Parts helps cut the cost by selling slightly used art materials. For example, I wanted to learn how to sew and bought a sewing machine for $50 at Spare Parts. This helped me get started on my sewing journey. Now I’m able to shop for fabric at Spare Parts.
Eric, Spare Parts Board of Directors
As a designer of sustainable womenswear and accessories, I shop Spare Parts for recycling inspiration, items of art and fashion all available materials to create unique jewelry and supplies to create avant-garde one-of-a-kind garments designed with the DIY aesthetic of art wearables, keeping things out of the landfill and creating RASQUACHIC & Barrio Folk Baroque fashion boutique ready to wear. ¡ Viva Fashion!
Agosto, Sustainable Fashion Designer
I shop at Spare Parts because it is great to not only find a great deal on arts and crafts supplies, but to help support sustainable habits and local nonprofit in the process.
Heather, Center for Creative Reuse Committee Member
I shop at Spare Parts to help my environment by purchasing my crafting supplies second-hand (that would otherwise end up in a landfill) for my makes. I shop at Spare Parts because saving money allows me to help my family. I shop at Spare Parts to find unique, vintage, and fun things to create with.
Marty, Mother and Maker
Collaging in itself is a sustainable art form, however, in terms of Adrian’s own personal sustainability as an artist, he always makes sure to recycle all the paper he doesn’t use.
Spring is around the corner that means you’re probably prepping to get your garden starting this year. Here are 5 easy tips to help you get started this year that cost nothing.
You can be eco-friendly while on-to-go. By taking small simple steps to prioritize sustainability, you can start living sustainably as a college student and help fight global warming and climate change.