Repurposing Remaining Fabric to Reduce Waste

jijivisha zero waste
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uring the production process, scraps of fabric often get thrown in the trash. This can result in tons of fabric waste each year. We aim to have a zero-waste business which means coming up with creative ways to use our scraps.

Each of our hang tags are made from leftover scrap fabric which would normally end up in the garbage. We’ve repurposed it by creating potpourri packets for each item in our store. Our tags are filled with dried up-cycled flower petals, and it’s scented with our signature mix of essential oils. That way it can be used to scent a drawer or wardrobe.

jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
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very scrap matters. We use all of our scrap fabric to prevent anything from ending up in landfills. Larger pieces of fabric left over from production are hand loomed to create our beautiful purses. Each purse is loomed by survivors of Hansen’s disease who are often caste out of their own villages and shunned. Each purse is unique because the woman looming it chooses the colors and pattern.

Each purse has a removable strap so it can be used as a cross body bag or as a clutch. There's a cellphone pocket inside and a brass label on the front featuring our logo.

jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric
jijivisha nepal zero waste scrap fabric

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