Made from upcycled cotton waste
Durable
Prints, colours and patchwork based on availability
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Raw material
Scrap and waste materials from local waste management
Recycled paper and cardboard are made into paper
Difficult to recycle plastic-aluminium material is used to make boards
Textile waste is upcycled as patches or weave material
Production
Waste is collected from residential waste and corporates and segregated at the in-house waste management facility
Paper and plastic waste is upcycled by partner mills and centres
Textile waste is weaved and tailored by self-help groups (women and disabled workers)
Environmental impact
- Improves air and water quality by curbing pollution including reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- UNSDG 12.5; "reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse"
Social impact
- Empowering marginalised women and people with disabilities through safe employment opportunities in waste management and upcycling production units
- UNSDG 8.5; "achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value"
A product-specific Sustainability Report is provided with each product order.
PILLOW CASE | patchwork | upcycled cotton waste | women's empowerment
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ORDER DETAILS
- Price: send inquiry for updated prices
- Minimum OQ: 250-500 pieces
- Availability: pre-order
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Customization: available
- Branding: private label / Source For Future generic label
- Packaging/labeling: pre-packaging/labeling available [see customizable packaging/labeling solutions here]