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These
products are made in communities historically dependent on poaching
sea turtles as an income source. Your purchase of these products,
made from indigenouse materials, helps the communities maintain
incomes without relying on sea turtles. We are currently supporting
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Plastic
Bag Purses from Gandoca, Costa Rica |
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These
purses are hand crocheted in Gandoca, Costa Rica. The messenger
size bags are made with around 80 individual plastic bags. The women
in the village are payed for each purse that is created. The funds
from the project benefit the village and their Leatherback conservation
project. Who knew trash could look so beautiful! |
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bags crocheted from 60-80 plastic bags in Gandoca, Costa Rica.
Each
purse measures 11'' x 11'' (not including strap)
$38.00
each |
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photos coming soon! |
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| Misty's
Beach Bags crocheted from 25-30 plastic bags in Gandoca, Costa Rica.
Bag
measures 9'' x 9'' (not including straps)
$38.00
each |
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Glass
Beads from Trinidad, South America |
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is our newest alternative resource project. This community is crafting
handmade glass beads from recycled bottles. Each beads has a Leatherback
sea turtle design. The profits go to conservation efforts for the
endangered Leatherback sea turtles which nests on their beaches. |
SOLD OUT
Should be back in stock soon!
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Green
or brown glass beads are hand made with a leatherback sea turtle
design. Beads measure approx. 1'' square with a hole through the
center.
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SOLD
OUT
Should be back in stock soon!
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Green
or brown glass beads with a leatherback sea turtle design on leather
cord. Length of cord varies between 18-22''. Sterling
silver hook and eye clasp.
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| Coconut
Charms from Rancho Nuevo, Mexico |
These
coconut charms are made by hand in Northern Mexico by the village
of Rancho Nuevo. This project funds the Kemp's ridley conservation
efforts in Mexico and helps the community to earn an income from
an alternative resource. |
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Kemp's
Ridley coconut shell on sterling silver french hooks.
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Kemp's
Ridley coconut shell charm with silver jump ring.
(Chain
not included)
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| Ceramics
from Tepejuehes, Mexico |
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ceramics are made by hand in Northern Mexico by the village of Tepejuehes.
This project funds the Kemp's ridley conservation efforts in Mexico
and helps the community to earn an income from an alternative resource.
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Terracota
hatchling emerging from an egg. Perfect for kids to paint!
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Terracota
box with hatchling that is ideal for sugar packets, tea or other
small items.
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