Upcycled Wear & Share Bangle (Set of 3)

Eco-conscious, fashionable and fun, our Upcycled Wear & Share Bangle Set turns colorful waste into wonderful, wearable eye candy. What’s cool is each one-of-a-kind bracelet is handcrafted with tossed, surplus medical tubing that’s skillfully filled with cleaned, recycled pieces of plastic bags, candy wrappers and fabric thread. Our upcycled bangles are offered in sets of 3 (assorted colors), with each set created in a range of kids to adult sizes. Makes a delightful eco-gift to wear and share with friends!

TURNING GARBAGE INTO GORGEOUS

Amma’s vision of turning “Waste into Wealth” is blossoming all around the world. Amrita Upcycle, a GreenFriends project, was created by Amma to address the global problem of plastic waste. Founded in 2001, GreenFriends seeks to inspire people to serve and protect nature, so that all life-forms may live in harmony upon the Earth.

Is it possible for a thrown-away plastic bag to become a useful, durable and beautiful object that people will be eager to purchase? The answer is a clear and resounding, “Yes!” Using simple tools and a basic sewing machine, Amrita Plastic Project's global team transforms discarded food packaging, used shopping bags, tossed Tetra Pak® juice boxes and much more into beautiful, useful, long-lasting products. In the process, the waste material not only gets recycled, its value goes up as well—thus the term "upcycled”. After sorting the waste plastics from rubbish bins, then hand washing, sterilizing and drying, a wide range of unique plastic materials are conscientiously handcrafted into purses, wallets, jewelry, household items, and a variety of other accessories and items.

MATERIAL:  Plastic and other recycled materials

ORIGIN:  Handmade in USA of imported materials.

CARE:  Wipe clean with damp cloth. Avoid over-stretching or pulling (which may cause bracelets to break).