Product Description
§ Material: 25% Recycled Paper and 75% Elephant Dung.
§ Size: approx. 20.5 x 14 x 3.5cm.
§ Available in 7 colours.
§ Choose the colour you would like and you will receive one of the designs pictured in each photo chosen at random.
§ Fair trade and eco-friendly.
§ Handmade.
§ Brand new.
§ Each set contains 10 envelopes and 20 sheets of paper, each made from elephant dung and recycled paper too.
§ A fun and quirky birthday or Christmas present for your letter-writing, eco-friendly loved ones!
FAQ
How is elephant dung paper made?
The process of making elephant dung paper is a little different to making handmade paper! The fibres are pulped by the elephant, instead of by hand or machine, whilst they are digesting, then the ready made pulp comes out the back! The elephant dung is collected and then vigorously boiled with margosa leaves, which are a natural disinfectant, then made into paper after mixing with 25% recycled paper. The coarseness and shade of the elephant dung paper is entirely dependent on the elephant’s diet making each sheet unique.
Where do you get the paper from?
We source our paper from the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust in Sri Lanka, they have their workshop on the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation which is a charity that cares for sick and disabled elephants.
Why should I go for elephant dung over normal paper?
The more people who buy, the more we order, the more money the elephants get. We are helping to educate rural villages that are plagued by elephants eating crops, after their natural habitats have been taken over by humans, to see elephants as a form of income and not just as a pest. The Sri Lankan villagers get paid for collecting elephant dung therefore giving them a reason to live with, rather than against the elephants. By buying this product you can give yourself a pat on the back as you are helping to preserve the lives of these majestic creatures as well as the earth!
Anything else I should know?
Due to the fact that these products are individual, rustic and handmade, the colour and designs may slightly vary but loveliness comes as standard.
When can I expect my delivery?
We aim to process and dispatch your delivery on the same day. Please allow up to 3 working days to receive this.
More about us:
We are a Fair Trade company and regularly visit our suppliers to ensure the highest standards are met.
We pay our suppliers 50% upfront and send money to them whenever they need it and we never send anything back, even if it’s damaged. To incentivise the staff, we have a bonus system in place, and they can earn up to 5% of our total order value, which can equate to an extra month’s wages per year.