A LITTLE ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS: Q&A with Sara and Kyra  It’s no secret that TRASHY GOODS is the happy little company it is because of founders Sara Westbrook and Kyra Padulo. When TG’s fearless leaders are not working on how to do sustainable design better, you can find them brainstorming, sipping tequila, and gathering around Smart Susan for a tapas extravaganza. (Though not necessarily in that order.) We sat down with Sara and Kyra to chat about superpowers, the “why” of their company and customers, and how vinegar can do all the things. 

Trashy Goods: Turning Plastic Waste into Home Treasure Plastic waste is everywhere, polluting our oceans, landfills, and air. But at Trashy Goods, we believe in second chances. That’s why we take discarded plastic—think old packaging, ocean plastics, and industrial waste—and transform it into durable, stylish, and sustainable home goods. Our Smart Susans and other upcycled designs use 98% recycled plastic, cutting carbon emissions and reducing landfill waste while making sustainability a bold statement. Ready to turn trash into treasure? Join us in creating a cleaner planet—one upcycled piece at a time.

Recycled Fast Fashion: Turning Textile Trash into Home Treasure Fast fashion is creating a global waste crisis, with millions of tons of textiles ending up in landfills each year. The industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of industrial water pollution—more than all international flights and shipping combined! At Trashy Goods, we’re tackling this problem head-on with circular textiles—materials that are rescued, reprocessed, and reborn as stunning, durable home goods. Our Smart Susans, for example, transform discarded denim into unique, stylish surfaces instead of adding to the waste pile.