We are so proud to announce our two new partnerships with the Bangladesh based organization, Motif Ltd., and the USA based organization, Ūsful Glassworks. These exciting collaborations allow us to support the good they’re doing in the world—providing sustainable futures to those who need a little help—by promoting their exceptional products. Let us introduce you to them:

Motif Ltd.

Motif is a fair trade organization that generates and fulfills deep hope and sustainable livelihoods for Bangladeshi women and men. Motif works directly with 20 to 100 artisans at any given time, while touching the lives of many more family and community members. Women are given a ‘safe place’ where they earn a good wage with integrity and respect. Whether inspired by the local traditions and materials of Bangladesh or custom designed, all Motif products are handmade from recycled, eco-friendly materials.

Here are a couple of products we’re offering from the Motif jute collection:

Jute Shopping Bag
Handmade from jute and cotton net weave, this super-size bag is lightweight, strong, and stylish. Features an outer pocket for everything eco-friendly. Straps measure 21″. Bag measures 14.5″H x 15″W x 5″D. Socially Responsible, Fair Trade, Green.

Jute Foldaway Grocery Bag
This strong, lightweight, eco-friendly foldaway bag is made from jute and cotton, and is a statement of all things good for your groceries. Pouch measures 5.5″ square. Bag measures 14″H x 13″W x 6″D. Socially Responsible, Fair Trade, Green. 

Ūsful Glassworks

Ūsful Glassworks is a USA based nonprofit organization out of Boise, Idaho that produces repurposed glassware from empty wine, liquor, beer, and soda bottles. Ūsful’s mission is to help those with job barriers feel useful again by creating environmentally friendly products while building proficiency in workplace ethics, production operations and other vocational skills. Their job-training participants include offenders, refugees, homeless, at-risk youth, veterans, those on public assistance, and low-income seniors.

Here are a couple of products we’re offering from the Ūsful glassware collection:

Tumbler Glass Gift Set of 4, 12 oz.
This four pack of recycled wine bottle glasses is a terrific conversation piece at any gathering. Made from 750ml wine bottles, these tumbler-sized glasses come in Clear, Green, Olive, Amber, and Variety Pack. Great for serving water, wine, juice, or beer. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Socially Responsible, Fair Wage, Green, Made in the USA. 

Wine Bottle Carafe Set
This carafe set is an elegant gift for anyone on your list! Made from Italian glass, this set includes four 10 oz. glasses wine bottle glasses and a beautiful matching decanter. All five pieces are made from recycled 750 ml wine bottles. Available in Clear, Green, and Olive. Socially Responsible, Fair Wage, Green, Made in the USA.