Recycled

This colorful desktop pen holder holder is handmade using old plastic bags and recycled materials. Made by villagers living in the remote mountains of Nepal as part of a recycling program to protect the local environment.

The perfect size for holding pens and other office items.

The Spiral Foundation is a non-profit, humanitarian organization that provides income generating opportunities to disadvantaged artisans in Nepal and Vietnam.

This colorful business card holder with a top is handmade using old plastic bags and recycled materials. Made by villagers living in the remote mountains of Nepal as part of a recycling program to protect the local environment.

The perfect size for holding standard size business cards or other small items.

The Spiral Foundation is a non-profit, humanitarian organization that provides income generating opportunities to disadvantaged artisans in Nepal and Vietnam.

This delightful bag is handmade using old plastic bags and recycled materials. The bag is sturdy and washable, made by villagers living in the remote mountains of Nepal.

Approximately 12" wide x 9 " high by 3 inches deep. The handles are black textile.

The Spiral Foundation is a non-profit, humanitarian organization that provides income generating opportunities to disadvantaged artisans in Nepal and Vietnam.

This sophisticated recycled clutch bag is hand woven by a women's group in Mexico. Made using misprinted foil candy sheets. Very durable, high quality. Zipper closure. Measures 8.5 x 7 inches deep with a sturdy woven strap.

$49.95

The past and the future are fused together in the creation of this beautiful tapered wire basket. South African Zulu weavers have taken the intricate designs and incredible craftsmanship of their natural fiber baskets, and turned them into vibrant high art from plastic-coated telephone wire. Mesmerizing designs and vibrant colors are a hallmark of this functional art. Wash gently with warm soapy water.

You will receive a basket very similar to this one. Approximately 5.5 inches diameter by 2.5inches deep, flared bowl with copper accent.  

I have recycled glass, paper and plastics for years thanks to my environmentally aware mother. Although i do recycle, I have been concerned about not 'closing the loop', i.e using recycl-ED products. Sure, plastic bags and cardboard boxes all carry the recycle logo and can be recycled, but as I mentioned in a previous blog, is this cycle progressing at a sustainable rate?

This delightful 'Good Luck' charm keyring is made using recycled glass and ceramic beads! The recycled beads are made in Odumase-Krobo in Ghana, West Africa. The beads are then strung together by women of the non-profit Global Mamas at their new Fair Trade Center.

This delightful 'Good Luck' charm keyring is made using recycled glass beads! The recycled beads are made in Odumase-Krobo in Ghana, West Africa. The beads are then strung together by women of the non-profit Global Mamas at their relatively new Fair Trade Center.

This cute recycled clutch purse is hand woven by a women's group in Mexico. Made using misprinted foil candy sheets. Black cotton strap 16 inches length. Very durable, high quality. Zipper closure. Measures 9 x 4 inches deep. A cute fair trade accessory for all eco-conscious women!

This stylish bag is hand woven by a women's group in Mexico. Made using misprinted foil candy sheets. Very durable, high quality. Zipper closure. Measurements are 8.5 inches by 7 inches deep. The handle is 18 inches long and comes in red or black. An essential fair trade accessory for all eco-conscious women! Aware of poverty among the indigenous groups in its local area of Mexico, MYO Accessories is helping people live better lives by employing them, mostly women, to make these products from foil candy wrapper purses and potato chip bags.