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Celebrate Sustainable Style: 25 Things You Can Do This Weekend at U Village

Sydney Mintle

University Village is hosting an event this Saturday, April 23 to celebrate Earth Day and highlight the retailers on property who are doing amazing things for people and the planet. Shoppers will enjoy special appearances at participating stores, giveaways, in-store activations, and more. Bring a reusable tote and earn a do-gooder discount!

Here are 25 things you can do this Saturday at University Village:

  1. Listen to LIVE music out on the green with DJ Mixxtress from 1-4 p.m.

  2. Check out the Allbirds x Adidas FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT shoe- a low carbon performance running shoe that produces just 2.94 kilograms of CO2 per pair. Bring in a reusable tote and get 15% off your purchase.

  3. Be one of the first 20 customers to shop at Everlane and you’ll take home a special gift on purchases of $200+.

  4. Stop by the Athleta store to check out the new limited-edition Simone Biles collab for girls. Bring a reusable tote and get a $15 shop card to use toward your purchase.

  5. Visit Aveda for complimentary beauty demos and spring hair styling by Michelle Wight’s award-winning styling team. Customers shopping with a reusable tote will receive 15% off their purchase.

  6. Check out Evereve’s new eco-friendly, in-house line of denim made from recycled water bottles.

  7. Stop by Reformation to meet Kelly Hanson from King 5’s Local Lens. She will be on-site from 1-3 p.m. to help customers explore sustainable style. Shoppers can also pick up a ThredUp packet to earn Ref Credit.

  8. Donate your old tees to Marine Layer’s Re-Spun recycling program, which donates excess clothing to non-profits and helps divert textile waste from landfills. (Receive a $5 credit for each tee donated.) Marine Layer will also have a donation bin set up in the U Village Center Court during the event.

  9. Learn more about Water 1st’s mission to provide permanent solutions for the world’s most vulnerable communities during their in-store activation at Cotopaxi.

  10. Check out Faherty’s new collab with Surfrider, a non-profit working to protect clean water and healthy beaches.

  11. Meet Seattle stylist Justin Leggett at The House of LR&C during his personal appearance from 1-3 p.m. as he helps customers shop for spring. Stop by to say hi and don’t miss the Earth Day-inspired dessert bar provided by Trophy Cupcakes. Customers will also enjoy 15% off their purchase.

  12. Bring in an old pair of jeans to Madewell for their 'Blue Jeans Go Green' donation event and receive a voucher for $20 off a new pair of full-priced jeans. To date, the program has saved 548 tons of waste from landfills. The store will also be donating 10% of Saturday’s sales to the ACLU.

  13. Visit Velvet and enjoy 15% off your purchase when you shop with a reusable tote.

  14. Explore Kiehl’s new range of refillable beauty products to help reduce your plastic footprint.

  15. Enjoy a colorful spring cocktail at Ba Bar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy happy hour pricing.

  16. Visit Oiselle and receive 15% off your purchase when shopping with a reusable tote.

  17. Grab a bite at Bamboo Sushi. A portion of the proceeds from all sales on Saturday will benefit the Tilth Alliance, a non-profit working to build a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food future for all.

  18. Stop by Eileen Fisher to shop a special assortment of pieces from Eileen Fisher RENEW.

  19. Head to Warby Parker and receive a limited-edition sunglasses pouch as a special gift with purchase, while supplies last.

  20. Shop sustainable jewelry at Brilliant Earth.

  21. Stop by Ravenna Gardens and pick up some plants to brighten up your home.

  22. Visit Trophy Cupcakes for special Earth Day treats.

  23. Soak up the sunshine out on the green in front of the Apple store.

  24. Bring in your growler from Rachel’s Ginger Beer for a refill.

  25. Check out the new Eco Theory Classic Slip-On shoe at Van’s, made with 50% recycled cotton and 50% hemp.

Participating Stores:

  • Allbirds*

  • Athleta

  • Aveda*

  • Cotopaxi

  • Eileen Fisher

  • Everlane

  • Faherty*

  • Kiehl’s Since 1851

  • Madewell

  • Marine Layer*

  • Oiselle*

  • Reformation

  • The House of LR&C*

  • Velvet*

  • Warby Parker

 *Bring a reusable tote and get 15-20% off

EVENT DETAILS

What: University Village Sustainable Style Event

When: Saturday, April 23, 2022

Where: University Village - 2623 NE University Village Street Seattle, WA 98105

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parking: University Village has free parking. Click here for an interactive map.

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