We recently stumbled across a non-profit doing great work in your community. The organization is Craftworks which is based in East Vancouver. Craftworks provides industrial sewing and hand-made craft training and income generating opportunities for people with mental illness, addictions, physical disabilities and other barriers to employment. They make a number of items including reusable bags which are made from repurposed street banners which have been donated to them by various municipalities, Business Improvement Associations and other organizations. Their work diverts hundreds of kilos of synthetic, non-biodegradable fabric from the landfill every year.
Craftworks also makes Christmas ornaments which are sold at the annual Circle Craft Fair in downtown Vancouver as well as on their website. This Thursday, August 16th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm they will be hosting a sale at their space located at 1275 Venables Street, Suite #340 (Clark and Venables). They will have a supply of bags available. The shopping totes are $20. There will also be a smaller book and/or lunch bag on hand for $18 as well as some backpacks for $26. Not only do these bags keep fabric out of the landfill, they also help keep single use plastics out of the landfill. With the work the organization does, we think it’s all around Win Win. We invite you to stop by and check out some of the great things Craftworks is making.
Photo Credit: Craftworks
Tags: Christmas Ornaments, Craftworks, East Vancouver, Employment Opportunities, Recycle, Repurpose, Reusable Bags, Sustainable, Tote Bags
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