“When did the convenience of disposable plastic everything become more important than the sustainability of our planet?” asks an ardent Albert DiPadova. “We’ve spent the past 50 years making our lives convenient with single-serving plastics. They don’t benefit the world.“
Albert and his wife, Shannon DiPadova, are the owners of the Riviera Towel Company (RTC), which sells towels that have been handmade by artisans in small, family-owned factories in Turkey. Their retail store is on West Gutierrez Street, next to D’Angelo’s Bakery.
“We provide purposeful products that make a positive impact,” explains Albert. RTC donates five percent of net proceeds to organizations working to protect and heal the oceans, including ChannelKeeper, Coral Restoration Foundation, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Surfrider, National Marine Sanctuaries, and Wild Oceans.