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Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
A Summer Discovery Of Brands Doing Their Part For The Planet
Sustainable Fashion As the summer season hits its stride, so does our consumption, sunglasses, sundresses, swimsuits, and all the in-between. However behind the scenes of this seasonal rush lies a more sobering truth: according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the world produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually. The reality is that a lot of fashion ends up in landfills. Amid growing calls for transparency and climate responsibility, a few under-the-radar brands are stepping up with substance, not slogans and these were made in a random summer discovery. Sustainable Summer Sunglasses Sunglasses with a purpose With summer in full swing, sunglasses are a seasonal staple, but Knockaround is proving they can be more than just stylish accessories. Knockaround, is a California-based sunglasses company proving that stylish does not have to mean unsustainable. This brand is Plastic Neutral through a verified partnership with 4ocean, meaning for every pound of plastic used in production, an equal amount is removed from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Their commitment supports full-time crews working seven days a week to clear marine debris across the globe. In 2022, Knockaround funded the removal of 36,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastic, and in 2024, they set a higher with a target of 63,000 pounds. This brand even though they use plastic in their production process, is also keeping plastic out of our waterways and is a model for summer-ready fashion with impact. Summer Fashion With A Purpose On the textile side, Reistor stands out as a brand that goes beyond fabric choice to rethink the system itself. It is a woman-owned apparel brand rooted in over 70 years of family legacy in the textile industry. Every piece they create is built with intention, stylish yet sustainable, and always designed with women in mind. What sets Reistor apart is how women are integrated across every level of the business: from stitching and design to managing accounts and leading operations, women drive the mission at every stage. Their commitment also extends outward. Reistor has partnered with NGOs to provide skill-based training and consistent employment for women in underserved communities in India, offering them practical experience, steady income, and a pathway to more secure futures. Reistor maintains visibility from seed to shelf, ensuring every material is sourced from certified vendors who meet strict environmental and ethical standards. While the brand itself is not yet certified, its operations are guided by purpose and the belief that sustainable fashion must serve both people and planet. Reistor Finally, there's Bazar, a digital marketplace redefining how we think about returns and excess inventory which are two major contributors to fashion waste. Every year, millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills, much of it unsold or returned. Bazar intercepts these garments and gives them a second life at reduced prices through curated edits and their now-viral mystery bags, making circular fashion feel fresh and exciting. They partner only with brands that meet baseline transparency and ethical sourcing criteria, reviewing ESG reports, sustainability statements, and conducting third-party audits when needed. All items on the platform are past-season, open-box, or near-perfect returns, never new production thereby keeping quality clothing in circulation without adding to the problem of overproduction. To reduce its own footprint, Bazar uses recyclable packaging, consolidates shipping, and encourages localized fulfillment wherever possible. So as summer lures us toward new purchases, these three brands offer refreshing alternatives that marry aesthetics with action. Knockaround supports cleaning oceans. Reistor weaves equity into every thread. Bazar makes circular fashion feel like a surprise worth unwrapping. They are quietly reshaping what it means to shop with purpose.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch: This caddie aced the famed 17th at TPC Sawgrass to win caddie competition
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Caddie J.J. Jakovac made sure that there would be no doubt this time that he'd be the winner of the annual Caddie Competition at the 17th hole at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday. Jakovac, who caddies for Collin Morikawa, aced the 131-yard famed island green with a 9-iron and then broke into a wild celebration. It was the ninth ace for Jakovac, a former mini-tour pro in his 17th year as a caddie, but hadn't had one in close to 15 years. Given his golf skills, he's been in the hunt for winning the closest to the hole competition. 'One time I was leading all day until 4:45 and one guy at the end stuffed it to 3 feet,' he said. Jakovac said he hardly plays golf anymore these days but he just got a new set of TaylorMade P770 irons on Tuesday. He carried the pitching wedge in the bag of Morikawa, who played a practice round with Jason Day, Min Woo Lee and Isaiah Salinda. Leaving the range this morning, Morikawa said to him, 'You aren't going to hit one?' 'No, I'm going to make it my first one,' Jakovac said. He listened to his boss and hit two practice shots at the range and liked the feel of the shafts. With the flag, positioned 4 on, 4 right, Jakovac took dead aim. 'Be good,' Morikawa said. 🚨 CADDIE ACE ON 17!!! 🚨JJ Jakovac, @Collin_Morikawa's looper makes a hole-in-one on the Island Green! — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 12, 2025 Of the shot, he said, 'It had to ride the wind to get there. Right as it came off, I was like, that's a perfect line if it lands the right distance. It started spinning, and I was like this has a heckuva chance." 'Do it, do it,' someone said. It did. Jakovac ran around in celebration until caddies and players gang-tackled him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) 'Any hole in one is special,' Morikawa said, 'A hole in one on 17 against every other caddie…' Tough to beat. As is the prize. As winner of the closest to the hole contest, Jakovac wins the donated player funds, an engraved money clip, a framed hand-drawn sketch by Casey Jones, a preferred parking spot in Lot C, an additional $10,000 present by Knockaround and recognition on the honors board in the Tunnel of Champions. And he figures his winnings will come in handy at the bar tonight. 'I'm supposed to get dinner with six other caddies tonight so I'll be buying,' he said. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: JJ Jakovac is buying drinks after acing the iconic island green at TPC
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Watch: This caddie aced the famed 17th at TPC Sawgrass to win caddie competition
Watch: This caddie aced the famed 17th at TPC Sawgrass to win caddie competition PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Caddie J.J. Jakovac made sure that there would be no doubt this time that he'd be the winner of the annual Caddie Competition at the 17th hole at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on Wednesday. Jakovac, who caddies for Collin Morikawa, aced the 131-yard famed island green with a 9-iron and then broke into a wild celebration. It was the ninth ace for Jakovac, a former mini-tour pro in his 17th year as a caddie, but hadn't had one in close to 15 years. Given his golf skills, he's been in the hunt for winning the closest to the hole competition. 'One time I was leading all day until 4:45 and one guy at the end stuffed it to 3 feet,' he said. Jakovac said he hardly plays golf anymore these days but he just got a new set of TaylorMade P770 irons on Tuesday. He carried the pitching wedge in the bag of Morikawa, who played a practice round with Jason Day, Min Woo Lee and Isaiah Salinda. Leaving the range this morning, Morikawa said to him, 'You aren't going to hit one?' 'No, I'm going to make it my first one,' Jakovac said. He listened to his boss and hit two practice shots at the range and liked the feel of the shafts. With the flag, positioned 4 on, 4 right, Jakovac took dead aim. 'Be good,' Morikawa said. 🚨 CADDIE ACE ON 17!!! 🚨 JJ Jakovac, @Collin_Morikawa's looper makes a hole-in-one on the Island Green! — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 12, 2025 Of the shot, he said, 'It had to ride the wind to get there. Right as it came off, I was like, that's a perfect line if it lands the right distance. It started spinning, and I was like this has a heckuva chance." 'Do it, do it,' someone said. It did. Jakovac ran around in celebration until caddies and players gang-tackled him. 'Any hole in one is special,' Morikawa said, 'A hole in one on 17 against every other caddie…' Tough to beat. As is the prize. As winner of the closest to the hole contest, Jakovac wins the donated player funds, an engraved money clip, a framed hand-drawn sketch by Casey Jones, a preferred parking spot in Lot C, an additional $10,000 present by Knockaround and recognition on the honors board in the Tunnel of Champions. And he figures his winnings will come in handy at the bar tonight. 'I'm supposed to get dinner with six other caddies tonight so I'll be buying,' he said.
