Creative Reuse

Description We love this product as it is made from remnants of fabrics from the garment industry. This truly is creative re-purposing. The remnants are carefully laundered before being beautifully assembled together to create unique and useful bags. The colours are vibrant and the patching...

Description Your purchase has the power to make a real difference. Help to break the cycle of poverty in Mathare slum, Nairobi, Kenya.  These earrings are also the ultimate in Upcycling - hanging an upcycled bottle top covered in upcycled fabric from your ear....

Description Your purchase has the power to make a real difference. Help to break the cycle of poverty in Mathare slum, Nairobi, Kenya.  These earrings are also the ultimate in Upcycling - hanging an upcycled bottle top covered in upcycled fabric from your ear....

Description Indulge in the charm of Bali with this one-of-a-kind shelving unit, skilfully handcrafted using mostly upcycled teak wood from retired fishing boats. With 3 deep shelves and 4 drawers, this beauty is not just a practical storage solution for your home, but it's...

Description Introduce a touch of Bali's enchanting coastal heritage into your home with this exquisite handcrafted coffee table/TV stand, made primarily with upcycled teak wood from retired fishing boats. Each table is a one-of-a-kind piece, preserving the unique history and character of the original...

Description The ultimate in upcycling is hanging a recycled bottle top from your ear. Now THAT is a talking piece! What story do your earrings tell? These earrings are ingenious creations from a waste product. The fabrics are all off cuts of local materials with...

Description This unique and beautiful piece of furniture has been hand-made in Bali using mostly upcycled teak wood from retired fishing boats. This table will be ideal used as a sideboard in a dining room or kitchen or in a hallway. With its three...

Description This is a versatile piece. Rustic but soft cotton makes it ideal as a nonchalant throw, casually tossed over the sofa or chair, or a bedspread for the chilly nights. It also fares well as a picnic in the park blanket, or for...

Description Talk about a human connection. These Upcycled Cooking Pot Bracelets are made from (you guessed it) old cooking pots. Aside from looking absolutely captivating, each one a unique piece of art; every dot of black seared in over a charcoal pot; every pit,...

Description This tough & versatile bag is SHORTLISTED FOR ‘GIFT OF THE YEAR’ 2023. Cycle of Good's strongest and most versatile bag to date and it’s 100% upcycled!This bag is made from super-tough waterproof, lorry-curtain fabric, which was going to be thrown away until...

Description The Nzeru eyewear case is made from recycled inner tube by fairly paid tailors in Malawi. This eyewear case will help to keep your glasses safe and protected. Lined with eye catching “Chitenge” fabric-a wax-printed 100% cotton. Engraved with the iconic Cycle of...

Description Organise, tidy, store and travel. Upcycled lorry curtain cube bags come in three useful sizes and are made by tailors in Malawi, Fair Trade.  The Big Limbani Cube Bag is in stunning blue with white and is big enough to toss in your...

Description These are truly useful bags. The little and medium sizes are perfect for toiletries, cable tidy or for holding your puncture repair kit. These cube bags are super tough, waterproof, wipeable and washable. Literally “Anything Goes”! We’ve used them when packing for holiday...

Description Transform your entryway into a coastal oasis with this magnificent console table, handcrafted in Bali with upcycled teak wood from retired fishing boats. Each table is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, preserving the distinct character and history of the original material.With three spacious drawers, this...

Description Windchime in rainbow colours, perfect for outdoors or indoors, made from driftwood and recycled glass.  Bring nature inside with these absolutely beautiful Glass Wind Chimes.  Handcrafted by a small family businesses in Bali, using beach source materials such as driftwood and glass, a great...

Description Watch these gorgeous handmade Christmas Stockings in action here. Beautifully handcrafted festive stocking to keep for years to come. Each one is a piece of unique textile art.  Kantha stitch is used to patchwork together upcycled offcuts to create these beautiful Christmas stockings....

Description You will notice how we love products re-purposed from waste materials. We love the idea that you could be standing, sitting, playing, laying on something that might otherwise have ended up in landfill. From India and fairly traded these hand-made rugs are eye-catching,...

Description Organise, tidy, store and travel. Upcycled lorry curtain cube bags come in three useful sizes, fairly made by tailors in Malawi.  This Upcycled Lorry Curtain Cube Bag is in stunning blue with white and is a perfect size to toss in tools, make-up,...

Description These are truly useful, bags. The little and medium sizes are perfect for toiletries, as a cable tidy bag or for holding your puncture repair kit. Literally “Anything Goes”! We’ve used them when packing for holiday to keep luggage organised. You will wonder how...

Description Your purchase has the power to make a life changing difference.  Made using upcycled wire these large butterfly earrings are quirky and unique.  I bought these earrings for RainbowLife because butterflies are very special. They are indicators of the health of our environment....

Description Upcycled Kantha Stitch Bunting is perfect for any celebration, be it a street party ( yes, they are back!) garden party, or indoors-anywhere that needs an 'upcycled uplift'. Sure to add colour and panache to any affair. No plastic, no waste. Just Vintage.Giving...

Description Is your old wash bag washed up and washed out? If so we have the perfect replacement… The Usipa from ‘Cycle of Good’ is made from upcycled inner tubes by fairly paid tailors in Malawi. This roomy wash bag will hold everything you...

Description Another ingenious use of waste materials. Handmade in Bangladesh using recycled saris on a wire frame. The upcycled material is tightly attached to the sturdy frame and stitched in place. Comes with hanging loop. Specifications Diameter 15 cm. Height 17 cm.Each product is handmade...

Description Multi-coloured, fair- traded upcycled rag rug made from leftovers and waste pieces from the garment industry. Waste reborn into something so useful, another of our favourites. By cutting out white rags, this rug is packed with more intense colour.Please note that colours will...

Description Another ingenious use of waste materials. Handmade in Bangladesh using upcycled saris on a wire frame. The upcycled material is tightly attached to the sturdy frame and stitched in place. Comes with hanging loop. Specifications Approximate size: Diameter 15 cm.  Height 17 cm.Each...

Description Your purchase has the power to make a real difference. Help to break the cycle of poverty in Mathare slum, Nairobi, Kenya.  These earrings are also the ultimate in Upcycling - hanging an upcycled bottle top covered in upcycled fabric from your ear....

Description Your purchase has the power to make a real difference. Help to break the cycle of poverty in Mathare slum, Nairobi, Kenya.  These earrings are also the ultimate in Upcycling - hanging an upcycled bottle top covered in upcycled fabric from your ear....

Description Your purchase has the power to make a real difference. Help to break the cycle of poverty in Mathare slum, Nairobi, Kenya.  These earrings are also the ultimate in Upcycling - hanging an upcycled bottle top covered in upcycled fabric from your ear....

Description Long statement earrings with a quirky look.  I chose these earrings not only because they are stunning but because my purchase supports a great social enterprise that began in the slums of Nairobi.  Your purchase has the power to make a life changing...