Fair Trade^TM Paper High – Elephant Dung Greetings Cards

Description

The products in this elephant dung range are made by skilled and creative artisans using elephant dung paper from the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust. The ultimate in recycling, elephant dung is collected and boiled to sterilise it before the paper-making process.

The paper is acid-free and coloured with only natural dyes. As unique as the animal that helped to produce it, each piece of paper is different depending on the diet of the elephant. Improving the outlook for the majestic elephants of Sri Lanka, Maximus has its workshop in the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF), a wonderful small charity that cares for sick, old, and disabled elephants. Working with initiatives like Maximus, the foundation is able to show the positive relationship local economies can have with these amazing animals, and work towards resolving the conflict between the elephants and the local communities as they turn to eat farmers’ crops, as their natural habitat is destroyed.

Greeting Cards: £3.50 + £1.50 p&p (any quantity)

These joyful elephant dung greetings cards are full of colour and character. Each one is hand painted so the person you send the card to will receive a lovely piece of art along with your message. The cards are made from 25% recycled paper and 75% elephant dung and come in a range of colours. Each card comes with a matching envelope, also made from elephant dung. All the cards are Fair Trade and hand-painted by artists at the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust in Sri Lanka.

Currently available in Naturale, Green, Orange, Cream, Blue and Yellow