From grave to cradle. Our attempt at recycling plastic.
Used plastic bags can do immense harm if allowed to choke landfill or left free to be eaten by innocent animals and marine life.
But they can be used for good if used as a raw material. That’s what we decided to do. I spoke to some of my designer friends and that is what we’ve been trying to do.
This little picture shows you the junk we started with, the very basic looms we worked with and some of the beautiful bags and textures we could create.
Feels really good to be able to take something awful and turn it into something so delightful.
Read the whole story at http://www.badlani.com/recycle
I realize that this is a modest achievement, but it is meaningful to us and I imagine even more so to the folks who can benefit from it. But I also see that it has immense potential for good.
I’d love your input on how we can take this forward from here. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with me.
I’d like to identify people and agencies who can assist in the process of bringing these products to market. Can you help? 
All thoughts will be more than welcome. And if there is anything you can bring to the table, we’d love to work with you. Whoever you are, wherever you are.
Write to me at rajiv @ badlani.com

Stumble it!Posted: April 4th, 2007 under Branding, Environment.
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Comment from ernesto
Time: April 7, 2007, 2:20 am
Your modesty backs up a very good idea. It reflects social and ecological responsability. It looks like the matter I’m looking for to complete todays posts on my blog. I’m not a business person, but actually Brazil is importing more than exporting, due to the favorable value of usdollar. Don’t know your prizes eather, but I’ll mention the possibility on line.
Some people here tried to make cords out of plastic bags, but they stopped ’cause the material caused wounds on their hands. Too hard to work with.
Be sure I’ll give you return if I get some feedback.
Just keep on trucking, you are on the right lane!
e-e_x
Comment from Mr L SHYAM
Time: September 29, 2007, 2:26 pm
Dear Sir,
AFTER GREETINGS
I would like to know much about recycling PET, plastic, that is machinery availability, consultancy etc, to start an industry with urban plastic waste.
Thanking you sir,
SHYAM……
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