
Notebooks and Journals
Available in A6is (15 X 10 cms), A5is (21 X 15 cms) and A4is (30 X 21 cms) sizes. Please note the sizes may vary a little due to available materials. Please do look out for larger sizes in our Limited Edition collections.
Gift wrapping papers
Newspapers - Our upccyled newspapers are of a standard full spread of a newspaper block printed. However teh size may vary around 54 cm X 69 cm.
Filmposter - Our upcycled filmposters are avaialble in 94 cm X 66 cm. Please note these too may vary based on available materials.
100% recycled paper - Our 100% recycled papers are avaialble in 94 cm X 66 cm. Please note these too may vary based on available materials.
Gifting boxes
Our gifting boxes are available in 3 regular sizes, A6is (6.5 cm height), A5is(6.5 cm height) and A4is(7 cm height). We do offer customisation for various requiremetns. Please do write to us at info [at]thesecondlife.co or call us at +91 96321 25143.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Sampurnata Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd for The Second Life brand for it's brand THE SECOND LIFE offers shipping options to it's customers.
Methods & prices
Currently, we offer only standard shipping to all our cusotmers. Standard shipping is processed for shipping with in 1-3 days of the order.
The shipping prices are defined based on weight. Each 0.5 kg of weight is charges at Rs 50.00 (Actual weight vs volumetric weight whichever is higher) including packing and handling.
Domestic & international shipping
Currently we offer our products to Indian continent only. We are working on our international shipping and will be available to a larger international market.
Shipping time frames
All domestic orders are processed for shipping within 1-3 days of the orders. Once shipped all orders are expected to be delivered within 72-96 hours.
Have a question?
We’ve been questioned by many who visit us - why are sustainable products expensive? ☘️
After giving it a lot of research and exploration we decided to do it based on simple available option and human trust. We want everyday to a sustainable day and make choosing sustainable alternate easier for everyone, especially for the lower income groups.
If you think you fit into a lower income group, we’re here to help you make an easy switch. We are offering a range of discount codes on our website applicable on all our listed products.
The process is fairly simple -
• Head on to our website - www.thesecondlife.co (link in bio)
• Pick your favorite products and add them to cart.
• As you checkout, select the discount code based on your spending capacity.
Based on our research offer is suitable for people making INR 65000 and less.
If you would like to pay more to support our intitiative there is an option to tip and that will go to the artisans.
All we ask is that you stay true to yourself while you choose a suitable code for you and trust you to not misuse it. No cheating 😉
Give it a shot, share it with your friends, people who work for you in the house or in the office and do let us know what you experience in the exchange. We look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Note -
For now this is available only in India as we figure out international shipping.
Discount ranges from 5% to 60% in increments of 5. Use code - PEOPLEPLANET(discount%)
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These tool kits are hand-cut and made from discarded tyre tubes. These toolkits can be used for multiple types of tools and use cases like pencils, pens, hand tools of appropriate thicknesses. The kit can be rolled up and secured with an elastic that makes it easy to be carried around. The tyre tubes have a long life span and durability. These measure 30 cm X 20 cm in size.
The slots are of varies length to accommodate different thickness of tools.
Materials | The upcycled discarded tyre tube Recycled polyester felt A wooden bead from waste wood Discarded elastics from large scale factories |
Process | Hand-cleaned tyre tubes using soap and coconut oil Lathe turned wooden bead from waste wood |
* Please note that the tyre tube textures may vary based on available raw materials.
** Please note the pencils and tools in the image are only for reference on how to use it. The tool kit does not come with any tools/pencils.
Pencils are a great source of inspiration for many who write, sketch, design, illustrate or even calculate. These set of 6 pencils are made using recycled papers and hand-dyed using organic colours. Available in 3 types of patterns. A flat colour, a twister and a spiral style visual design feature.
Available in three styles and packs of 6 and 9 based on one's curiosity and personal style.
Materials | Recycled paper Organic colours HB / 2B leads |
Process | Pencil leads rolled in recycled papers or newspapers using glue are hand-coloured using organic colours to create solid and pattern styles |
** Mix sets will have a mix of three visual styles in the same number of pencils.
This is an earphone holder or organizer to ease the tangle of your earphones. These are made from an old tyre tube by upcycling and repurposing the tube part of it.
Unlike many other designs one does not need to carry a box or a piece around separately. This organiser can be left on the earphones while in use or not.
Find a tutorial video at the link here.
Materials | Discarded tyre tube |
Process | Hand-cleaned tyre tubes die punched to needed shapes |
Embroidered cover travelogue cum planners made using upcycled, recycled and discarded materials giving you an alternative to the machine-made or leather products. The embroidery is inspired by the traditional form of Kasuti embroidery and also some contemporary style cross-stitches. These are in size close to an A5 size book. Sized at 20 X 14 centimetre.
Materials | Upcycled and hand-cleaned tyre tubes Recycled polyester felt Discarded threads from production units |
Process |
First, the waste and discarded tyre tubes are hand-cleaned and cut to size for the Redori covers and prepared by sticking the embroidered recycled felt to it. |
** Please note that the embroidered threads may vary in colour and thickness based on available discarded materials.
These goggle cases are hand-cut and made from discarded tyre tubes. They have an inner lining of recycled felt that forms a soft cushioned surface for the spectacles. The cases make a good environmentally conscious substitute for the existing cases in the market. The tire tubes have a long life span and durability. These measure 17 cm X 5.5 cm X 6 cm in size.
Materials | Discarded tyre tubes Recycled polyester felt Metallic button |
Process | Hand cleaned tyre tubes infused with recycled polyester felt for soft cushioning for the goggles Hand-cut and hand-stitched finish |
* Please note that the product textures and colours may vary based on available raw materials.
An upcycled tyre tube cardholder for a variety of needs, such as business cards, credit or debit cards and offers and membership cards. A perfect fit for a sustainable and vegan alternative to leather or machine-made cardholders.
Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Recycled felt Metallic buttons fixtures |
Process | These are made using hand-cleaned and hand-cut tyre tube by attaching recycled felt for a clean outcome for a cardholder, which protects and keeps the cards clean. 100% handmade product using discarded and recycled materials |
** Please note that the textures and thickness of the tyre tubes may vary based on available tyre tubes used as raw materials.
** Customised felt colour and screen printed branding is possible on no above 50
An upcycled tyre tube and recycled felt wallet for women is designed to fit multiple items like payment cards, cash and also a mobile phone. These wallets are handmade out of tyre tubes and recycled felt.
Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Recycled felt Metallic buttons fixtures |
Process | These are made using hand-cleaned and hand-cut tyre tube by attaching recycled felt for a clean outcome for a cardholder, which protects and keeps the cards clean. 100% handmade product using discarded and recycled materials |
** Please note that the textures and thickness of the tyre tubes may vary based on available tyre tubes used as raw materials.
** Customised felt colour and screen printed branding is possible on no above 50
Sometimes one needs that odd size for their tools, nick-nacks or other creative supplies. These are for those times and to be organised and relaxed. These pouches are a unique combination of our own (invented) stitching process and will tickle the sustainable bone in you.
Size - 15 x 11 x 2 centimetres
Materials | Hand-cleaned Upcycled tyre tubes Hand-stretched upcycled VHS (video) tapes Metallic buttons |
Process | The VHS tape used as threads is first hand-stretched with proper tension to convert them into threads for stitching. Hand-cleaned tyre tubes are prepared with punching holes manually for sewing. Then using a strip hand-cleaned upcycled tyre tube and VHS tape thread the pieces are hand-stitched to perfect shape. For finishing and closure, the final metallic button is added for an intriguing look. |
** Please note that the texture and thickness of tyre tubes may vary based on available raw materials.
** Customisation is possible for orders above 50 pieces.
They are targeted to a sustainable traveller’s need for the security and safekeeping of passports and other immigration documents. These are smallholders that can hold up to 2 passports, few cards and small folded papers.
These are made using a combination of upcycled tyre tubes, recycled felt and upcycled Flex as inner layers.
Materials | Upcycled and hand-cleaned tyre tubes Recycled polyester felt Upcycled Flex (billboard materials) |
Process | The waste and discarded tubes are hand-cleaned and prepared to be fused with recycled felt for a range of colour covers for passports. The waste flex is prepared to shape and size to be used as inner layers for holding cards and stuck together with the cover. |
A recent addition to our handmade, upcycled and recycled product range are these versatile pouches of different shape and sizes. Handmade using upcycled tyre tubes, upcycled waste wood and recycled felts. The diversity of colours provide a choice fo one’s taste. One can use select a suitable size for the need of the hour.
Materials | Upcycled tyre tubes Upcycled waste and leftover wood Recycled felt |
Process | The tyre tubes are hand-cleaned and prepared to a variety of shapes and sizes to be fused with a set of coloured recycled felt. Waste wood is shaped into thin strips, cleaned and finished for use with tyre tubes. These materials are put together using templates for a final finish into a multipurpose pouch. |
** Please note that the wood is of rescued and discarded materials. It may vary in texture and colour based on available waste materials.