Conserve was founded in 2003 in response to the vast mountains of garbage and plastic bags that littered the streets of Delhi, India. The organization employs more than 300 poor urban women in the slums of east Delhi. Conserve provides a safe and environmentally-frie ndly environment for the women to collect, sort and clean plastic bags, and craft them into unique and colorful leather panels. Women are taught sewing skills and use the panels to create a line of beautiful bags and wallets.
Fair Trade Recycled Plastic Bags Green Messenger Bag
Description
Looking trashy has never been more trendy! These messenger bags are a result of a unique non-toxic process that melts colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi together to create a durable material. Not only do they provide a sustainable living for the poor women behind them but they also do more than their fair share for the environment. | 14" x 11" x 3" | 30-60 Inch Adjustable Strap | Recycled Plastic Bags | Wipe with Damp Cloth | Handcrafted in India
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Looking trashy has never been more trendy! These messenger bags are a result of a unique non-toxic process that melts colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi together to create a durable material. Not only do they provide a sustainable living for the poor women behind them but they also do more than their fair share for the environment.
14 x 11 x 3 (in.)
30-60 Inch Adjustable Strap
Recycled Plastic Bags
Wipe with Damp Cloth
Fair trade and Unique
Handcrafted in India
More quantities of this item may be available upon request.
About Original Good
Original Good provides shoppers with a unique global shopping experience at their doorstep. The company offers access to beautiful, stylish and uniquely handcrafted gifts and accessories from artisan communities in over 30 developing countries across the world all under the Fair Trade umbrella. The companys line includes bags, books and stationery, housewares, jewelry, scarves and shawls, yoga accessories, and small gifts. Original Good donates 10% of its profits to World of Good: Development Organization, a 501(c)3 non-profit that is focused on building strategies to substantially improve socio-economic conditions for millions of artisans and their families. The organization also works to educate US consumers and corporations about the benefits of engaging in ethical trade practices to bridge the gap between the global north and south.
Conserve was founded in 2003 in response to the vast mountains of garbage and plastic bags that littered the streets of Delhi, India. The organization employs more than 300 poor urban women in the slums of east Delhi. Conserve provides a safe and environmentally-friendly environment for the women to collect, sort and clean plastic bags, and craft them into unique and colorful leather panels. Women are taught sewing skills and use the panels to create a line of beautiful bags and wallets.
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