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| OUR PHILOSOPHY At Olive, we believe you can make a tremendous difference in the world without having to sacrifice quality, style or taste. We’re making a conscious effort to reduce the wear and tear on Earth, and understand that big change can happen when people do little things. If you’re willing to slightly alter what you eat and what you wear, we’re confident it will snowball on a global scale. |
Our sustainable practices take into consideration all parts of the process, from raw materials and manufacturing ethics to end–of–life use. All Olive products, design and business decisions are driven by a desire to be environmentally and socially responsible. When you welcome organic into your life, you’re joining a forward–thinking community that promises to continue growing stronger every day. |
| OUR STORE Olive Fine Organic Living is the only retailer in the Midwest to go purely organic, inside and out. A boutique specializing in casual and tailored organic apparel for women, men and children, Olive also features linens and personal products made purely from sustainable materials and provided by some of the world’s most luxurious fashion ecobrands. Everything in Olive has been consciously crafted with a strong environmental ethic. Besides organic products, even the store itself is built with sustainability in mind—from the interior design and lead—free painted walls to the recycled product hang tags printed with soy inks. |
Olive is the brainchild of Grafton–native Michael Katarincic and Israeli Kfir Dayan, who have long held strong environmental values but only recently delved into organic apparel. In late 2006, Michael and Kfir got into the business of eco–friendly shoes, and began attending events for organic fabrics and fashion. The entire Olive team is strongly focused on giving back to the community, both on a local level (Mequon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) and around the world (1% of all proceeds go to the 1% Society, an environmental foundation). |
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