Made by:
Women’s Co-operative
Location:
Philippines
Background:
The co-op began as an environmental cleaning project which expanded into developing 'livelihood opportunities from garbage'. It now employs 200 women.
Inspiration:
‘Doypack’ pouches of popular drinks were traditionally burnt, buried or left as litter. The co-op discovered that these colourful, tough and non-biodegradable packs were well suited to 'creative
recycling' and began to collect, clean and sew packs together to create bags.
Best compliment:
The co-op has won awards for environmental concern, contribution to recycling and employment generation.
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