From this is then made journals, gift wraps, book marks, gift tags, greeting cards and letter paper with decorative prints block printed on by hand.

The entire process employs women to collect the wastes, process the waste and manufacture these products. The packaging is entirely done manually and the women given a reasonable hourly wage that helps support them and their families; providing a very valuable extra income (sometimes the only income).

These products have been imported and are being stocked by Susan Ghosh of Banyan Products. Susan hopes to find a market here in Canada; particularly in the western provinces that will allow her to place a repeat of the initial order and help the co-op find a steady market in future months.

Any advice and/or tips from members of the Network will be greatly appreciated as all help is needed to make a go of this.

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