RELAUNCH LABS
Kite recycling
Because our hobbies should
make waves, not waste
What it's about:
RELAUNCH LABS
Kiteboarding equipment is used by folks who love the ocean and the outdoors.
So why should you let used gear clog up our already-overflowing landfills?
At Relaunch Labs, we provide a more sustainable alternative to tossing old equipment in the trash by diverting kites and lines from the landfill and turning them into new goods, taking them from defunct to functional.
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Through a nationwide network of riders and a touch of kite recycling magic, we are making truly one of a kind items with unique backstories.
The Impact
SINCE JANUARY 2024
12,800
114
2,400
KITES SAVED FROM THE LANDFILL
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FEET OF KITE LINE RESCUED
SQUARE FEET OF KITE FABRIC REPURPOSED
The Story
The Launch of Relaunch Labs: January 2024
Relaunch Labs started because we had old kites in the garage that we knew had to be good for something. It felt wrong to throw away so much good fabric and also something that had so many fun memories attached to it. After making the first few projects, I knew that this was one way I wanted to help make our outdoor hobbies more sustainable in the longterm while also being able to see the fabric from our favorite retired kites on a daily basis.
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It wasn't long before I needed more fabric and turned to the fine folks of the kiteboarding world to help out. By August 2024, we collected 110 kites for recycling and needed to pause donations to handle the mass of material that came in. The sewing machine is whirring away. It's an exciting ride and I can't wait to see where it goes.
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I hope you'll join me on this fun project!
