- Dr. Gloria C. Duffy, CEO & President of The Commonwealth Club of California
Our hearts smiled upon stumbling across this eco-news and we knew we had to further acknowledge its greatness by selecting it as the content for this week's blog post!
Iconic San Francisco jean brand Levi's will soon be moving their headquarters into a historic building along the embarcadero which is currently undergoing an impressive green retrofit. The structure will incorporate over 8,000 pairs of old Levi's jeans for insulation which will provide toxin-free, thermal efficient, and sound absorbing benefits. Denim insulation also plays an important role in waste prevention as this sustainable design choice diverts the discarded cotton duds from entering the landfill and extends the life cycle of the garment. Now that's what we call sustainable fashion!
In addition, original reclaimed wood paneling, a rooftop garden with native plants, "LED light fixtures, Energy Star rated appliances, and a ventilation system that [uses] Bay air for cooling" will be exciting new features. The redesign will be led by a team of select engineers and architects of which The Commonwealth Club of California has carefully selected, following their recent purchase of the historic 110 Embarcadero building. We can't wait to see the beautiful results after the construction is complete!
To learn how jeans are converted into denim insulation read up on the fascinating process on Levi's website! Unzipped Blog - Denim Insulation: Another Way Jeans Can Keep You Warm
Sources:
Old Levi's Jeans Warm San Francisco Icon - Business Green
Levi's Jeans Insulate Historic Building - Environmental Leader
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