From trash to trend: Lolo, Montana entrepreneur makes mark on sustainable fashion – Mallory Ottariano’s Youer brand making mark on fashion industry

People in the United States throw away more than 60 million plastic water bottles each day, filling landfills and leaving a significant burden on the environment.

While the excess of non-biodegradable waste won’t be solved overnight, one Lolo resident is tapping away at a solution in her own, stylish way.

“I think it’s just our responsibility to do business in a sustainable way,” explained Lolo entrepreneur Mallory Ottariano.