Re-gifting takes on a whole new level when consumers decide to give gifts from the earth. Why not truly give recycled gifts?
Warm weather is here and fashion conscious individuals, in an attempt to keep up with the latest in foot wear, run out to buy a whole new wardrobe of the convenient, colorful and very comfortable flip-flops. It's not that last year's flip-flops no longer fit, it's just that they are last year's flip-flops.
Unless they're donated to someone who can put them to use, most often they are discarded only to wind up forever living in a landfill. Landfills are littered with beautifully colored non-biodegradable flip-flops that will never be worn again.
There's hope for the discarded
Imagine taking the discarded flip-flops, cleaning them up and converting them into pieces of art. The organization Gifs With Humanity is doing their part to make that happen. Kenyan artisans have created colorful coffee table art, mantelpiece figurines and hip reusable jewelry with the unused flip-flops. They even have flip-flop bottle stops to help preserve the bouquet of that unfinished bottle of wine.
The beauty of transforming trash to art doesn't stop there. The artisans, for the most part, are financially underprivileged individuals who collect, clean and turn the old discarded flip-flops into beautiful pieces of art. The process of transforming these otherwise land pollutants is the means by which they earn money to put food on the table. Cleaning the environment, providing gainful employment and feeding the hungry, it's a triple win situation.
Gifts With Humanity is making a difference, one purchase at a time. They are doing their part to help communities worldwide by providing a place where these goods can be sold.
The internet brings it all together
It's no longer necessary to take a trip to these countries to view the unique artwork. Anyone with an internet connection can take a look at the gifts offered by Gifts With Humanity. Individuals can browse throug the unique collection of gifts ranging from attractive bowls made in South Africa from discarded telephone wire to hand bags from the Philippians made out of old juice boxes. Imagine the conversation one could generate carrying a Mexican clutch bags made from candy foil. These unique items add a whole new meaning to socially and environmentally friendly conversation pieces.
Think unique and green for any gift-giving occasion
Before running to the store for the next birthday, holiday or special occasion gift, why not think of Gifts With Humanity. The gifts are not only unique,but the chances are slim that the 'hard to buy for person who has everything' will have another elephant made from recycled South African aluminum cans in their closet. For the truly difficult to please person, a Gift With Humanity gift certificate might be the answer.
