L’ivresse Lingerie Joins The Bra Recyclers as a Recycling Ambassador in Vermont
If you have ever stood in a fitting room and finally felt comfortable, supported, and understood, you know how powerful the right lingerie can be.
That belief sits at the heart of L'ivresse Lingerie, a woman-owned boutique in Essex Junction, Vermont, known for inclusive sizing, thoughtful fittings, and a deep respect for how clothing impacts confidence and daily life.
It is also what makes L’ivresse a natural fit as a Recycling Ambassador with The Bra Recyclers.
Sustainability That Extends Beyond the Fitting Room
Owner Nicolette Baron came to lingerie retail from a sustainability background, with a desire to support products at every stage of their life cycle, not just the moment they are sold.
L’ivresse already partners with the local prison system, sending gently used garments to people reentering the community after incarceration.
But like many retailers, Nicolette found that not every donated item is suitable for reuse.
Rather than letting those garments go to waste, recycling offered a clear next step.
Becoming a Recycling Ambassador allows L’ivresse to prioritize second-life opportunities for donated bras and lingerie, while ensuring items that cannot be reused are managed responsibly rather than sent to landfill.
How L’ivresse Lingerie Supports Recycling in the Community
As a Recycling Ambassador, L’ivresse Lingerie provides a practical, accessible way for the community to recycle gently used bras and lingerie.
This partnership includes:
Serving as a public drop-off location for bras and lingerie
Offering a 10% discount to customers who participate in recycling through The Bra Recyclers program
Supporting textile waste reduction through responsible end-of-life solutions
For customers, it is a simple way to close the loop on garments that have reached the end of their wear, while being rewarded for making a sustainable choice.
Recycling with L’ivresse Lingerie in Essex Junction, Vermont
L’ivresse Lingerie is located at 21 Essex Way, Suite 413, Essex Junction, Vermont, and is an official Recycling Ambassador drop-off location with The Bra Recyclers.
Drop-off hours:
Monday–Saturday: 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Customers can bring in gently used bras and lingerie for recycling during store hours. Items collected are responsibly processed to support textile waste reduction, circular economy practices, and dignity-led reuse programs.
Inclusive Lingerie, Thoughtful Design, and Circular Choices
L’ivresse specializes in inclusive inventory, offering A–J cup bras and lingerie sized 2–18, along with brands designed for specialized fit needs. Comfort, beauty, and confidence are treated as essentials, not luxuries.
The store’s approach to sustainability mirrors this philosophy. From working with certified and recycled materials to using reclaimed display fixtures, L’ivresse operates with an understanding that lingerie is a category with real waste challenges and real opportunities for improvement.
Recycling creates a way for garments to complete their journey responsibly, even when reuse is no longer possible.
A Model for Retailers Looking to Reduce Waste
L’ivresse Lingerie shows how independent retailers can integrate recycling into their business in a way that feels natural, ethical, and aligned with customer values.
Retailers play an important role in reducing textile waste and meeting growing expectations around responsible consumption.
Becoming a Recycling Ambassador offers a practical way to support sustainability goals, strengthen community impact, and give customers a clear next step for items they no longer wear.
If you are a retailer interested in bra and lingerie recycling, circular solutions, or becoming a Recycling Ambassador, we would love to connect and explore what partnership could look like for you.
Because dignity starts with feeling good, undie-neath.
