The next time your umbrella turns inside out beyond repair, think about mailing it to Taryn Zychal and giving it a second life. Recycling Zychal upcycles rescued umbrellas into hoods, umbrella dog rain coats, and organic cat nip filled kitty toys. Based in Philadelphia, her team takes their rule “No Broken Umbrella Left Behind” very seriously – scouring through trash in search of discarded umbrellas after a hard rain. Her styles have become quite worldly with donations of umbrellas coming from as far as France. For every broken umbrella donated to Recycling Zychal, the company donates $1 to a list of animal assistance organizations, shelters and causes.

2 Responses to “Recycling Zychal: Hoods and Doggie Coats Made from Broken Umbrellas”

MaurizioMaranghi says:

March 15, 2010 at 4:43 am

This is such a cool, innovative, and eco-friendly concept to recycle umbrellas. You deserve all the success you will get.

- Maurizio Maranghi -

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Francesca Rosa says:

April 1, 2010 at 11:47 am

Can we still bring dead umbrellas to 613 Clay in San Francisco for resurrection?