Local Company Sara Bella is "Upcycling" to NorthWest Crossing

Sara Bella* Upcycled, a retail company that creates useful products from "trash", is joining our neighborhood center. What a great fit for a Bend, Oregon neighborhood that is committed to sustainability! Sara Bella upcycles (the process of converting waste materials into new materials of higher environmental value) plastic bags and banners into fun, fashionable and functional items such as tote bags, aprons, wallets, belts and more.

Sara Wiener, who owns the company, said, “We are very excited to move to NorthWest Crossing, not only are we doubling our retail floor space, but we are looking forward to being in a community that values sustainability. The green concept of this neighborhood and its walkability fits in with our own philosophy. We love being near the schools – young people really ‘get’ upcycling and appreciate what we are doing.”

Not only do Sara Bella’s efforts rescue trash from landfills, but they also keep plastic bags out of oceans and waterways, positively affecting wildlife. All the company’s products are made made from at least 95% rescued trash (upcycled plastic bags and banners), with the remaining percentage consisting of thread, metal fittings, zippers and clips. While creating a successful business, the mission of Sara Bella is to educate and teach methods to create environmentally friendly goods in the United States as well as abroad.

We are so excited to welcome Sara Bella* to the neighborhood! Pretty soon, we'll all be sporting some of their great totes, bags and wallets!