The Green Garmento
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| Company type | Privately held company |
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| Industry | Reusable packaging |
| Founded | 2008 in Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Founders | Jennie Nigrosh and Rick Siegel |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Reusable dry cleaning garment bags |
| Website | thegreengarmento |
The Green Garmento represents a reusable packaging innovation created by Jennie Nigrosh as a sustainable substitute for disposable plastic bags commonly used in dry cleaning. This versatile garment bag doubles as a hanging hamper, duffel bag, and pick-up bag for dry cleaning. Beyond this, The Green Garmento brand extends its eco-conscious product line to include items designed for laundry, storage, travel, and organizational purposes.
History
Jennie Nigrosh conceived the reusable and environmentally responsible Green Garmento to combat the environmental issues posed by single-use plastic dry-cleaning bags and twist ties, focusing on the detrimental effects of plastics and wire hangers utilized annually within the dry cleaning sector. Together with her husband Rick Siegel, she established the business in 2008.
The enterprise is committed to lowering the worldwide carbon footprint by delivering sustainable packaging options to both businesses and end-users, aiming to phase out disposable plastic bags. Crafted from breathable non-woven polypropylene—the same fabric found in most grocery bags—the garment bags may incorporate both post-industrial and post-consumer recycled materials. Additionally, The Green Garmento runs a product take-back initiative for clients who cannot recycle their items themselves and provides an optional donation program that supports multiple charitable organizations and environmental efforts.
Application
The Green Garmento functions as an eco-friendly replacement for plastic dry cleaning bags and has been adopted by over a thousand dry cleaners and chains throughout the United States as well as in twenty-eight other countries. It is also embraced by prominent hospitality brands including Hyatt, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Intercontinental, and Cavallo Point.[1][2] Furthermore, the product has gained prominence through its inclusion in gift bags distributed at the Academy Awards.[3]
The Deluxe version of The Green Garmento is produced using recyclable non-woven polypropylene and is offered in four different sizes across eight color options.
Recognition
The company was honored with the Design Defined Award from The International Housewares Association in 2009. The following year, it earned a spot on Entrepreneur (magazine)'s list of Top 100 Brilliant Companies to Watch.
In 2013, founder Jennie Nigrosh made an appearance on the television show Shark Tank. Additionally, the business has been showcased on local news outlets including KTRK-TV ABC-13 Houston and KUTV News Salt Lake City.
Founders
The Green Garmento was established and is promoted by Jennie Nigrosh alongside her husband, Rick Siegel. Prior to launching the enterprise, Siegel's profession was in personal management, while Nigrosh served as a creative copywriter at Warner Bros. Records, overseeing advertising efforts for album and soundtrack launches.