Recycled Coastal Plastic
Originalhome combats plastic pollution by supporting a coastal clean-up initiative in Indonesia and turning plastic waste into beautiful, handcrafted lampshades. About 80% of ocean plastic comes from land via rivers or
coastlines due to poor waste management,harming biodiversity. This program collects plastics from coastal areas, rivers, and the ocean, sorting and recycling the coastal plastic waste into plastic rattan-like strings. Local artisans then craft these strings into eco-friendly lampshades, contributing to a greener planet and reducing plastic waste.
80% of ocean plastic comes from land
About 80% of ocean plastic comes from land via rivers or coastlines due to poor waste management, harming biodiversity and spreading toxins.
Coastal cleanups are crucial
Originalhome sources plastic waste from a coastal clean-up project in Java, Indonesia that incentivizes locals to collect plastic waste.
Coastal plastic waste is recycled into strings
Coastal plastic waste is recycled into strings using simple machinery. This process perfectly supports small local businesses.
The recycled plastic strings are handcrafted into lampshades
The recycled plastic strings are traditionally handcrafted into lampshades by our lamp makers by our lamp makers. This low impact process provides jobs in rural east Java Indonesia.
Combining innovative use of waste materials with modern design
By combining innovative use of waste materials with modern, clean design the originalhome in & outdoor lampshade gives plastic waste a 2nd life!
Creating job opportunities
From collecting the plastic waste to crafting the end product, the creation of these lampshades is executed by hand as much as possible. Multiple people have to be involved, which means more jobs and income for the rural communities.
Other Materials & Production
Nature is at the origin of the originalhome collection. To minimize a negative impact on our eco-system we solely use natural, organic, biodegradable, non-toxic and eco-friendly materials and/or materials that would otherwise be considered as waste. The products have been sourced and produced with the lowest environmental impact possible.
