Recycled Plastic Cosmetic Case

$9.80 $11.95

Recycled Plastic Cosmetic Case

$9.80 $11.95
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Design: Classic Stripe

Description

One woman's trash is another woman's treasure! Our Recycled Plastic Cosmetic Case is made from recycled plastic bags gathered from trash heaps in east New Delhi by Conserve India, a non-governmental organization (NGO) on the cutting edge of both environmental issues and women's fair trade. That's a lot of good baggage for one cute bag! Available in your choice of Classic Stripe, Newsprint (made with actual pages of the daily Hindi Times!), or Blue Flower.

Due to the handmade nature of this product, exact color and shade will vary.

  • Recycled plastic
  • Zippered closure
  • 8.5" W x 6.5" T x 3" D (21.6 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm)
  • Handmade in & fairly traded from India
Artisan Information

Over a decade ago, Anita and Shalabh Ahuja left their comfortable life and careers to launch an environmentally savvy idea that helps reduce trash in the city while helping poor women find opportunity. With their life savings and extreme dedication, the couple launched an amazing concept that started as a 'green' project but quickly developed into much more. Conserve India creates purses and other products from recycled plastic bags gathered from trash heaps and is a source of hope for low-caste women who are desperate and homeless, giving them the opportunity to grow through education and employment opportunity. Conserve now employs and empowers over 300 low-caste women who were without employment opportunities before the non-profit group was established.

Conserve has developed an impressive system of production for their products. Women gather shopping bags from the dumps of New Delhi and bring them back to the shop where the plastic is thoroughly cleaned, dried, and then fused together by a process developed by Shalabh. The fusion process creates a durable fabric that is sewn into an array of accessories ranging from bags to day planners.

The women of Conserve have refused to leave their lives to fate. In India's extreme poverty, many are forced to sift through the rubble to find shelter or food to survive. Conserve has created some hope amongst that urban waste; because of Conserve, many of these women now have a greater potential for a better living, an education and a new life.

Shipping

This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.

Returns

If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.

SKU: S- 41293
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L.G.
I love recycled goodies!

This is a gift and oh so cute!

K
K.A.
I like the blue flower cosmetic case but it is too large for several of my handbags

I really like how these cosmetic cases are made from recycled plastic and they support women's fair trade in India. The blue flower cosmetic case fits into my larger handbags but it looks bulky. I hope Conserve India will consider making smaller cosmetic cases (the newsprint made with actual pages of the daily Hindi Times would be cool).

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